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Form 990-EZ for tax year 2023

Filed by ARGA NOVA DANCE.

What the amendment changed

Compared with the return it replaced , filed 8 July 2025. matched by us Only the Part I totals and the names listed in Part VII are compared. We relate returns by organization, tax year and form, and order them by each return's own timestamp; the filer's own "amended return" checkbox is a separate fact.

Total revenue
$92,060 changed to $99,110
Total expenses
$92,060 changed to $84,153
Contributions and grants received
$88,211 changed to $94,636
Grants paid
$1,500 changed to $0
Program service revenue
$3,849 changed to $4,474
Total assets, end of year
$0 changed to $14,957
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$0 changed to $14,957
Program service expenses (Part III)
$29,925 changed to $44,998

Listed only on the later return

  • Michael Richardson
  • Tarviant Campbell
  • Tiffani Rogers

Listed under a different title

  • Loris Anthony Beckles: Artistic Director then Artistic Director & Board Member

Totals

Total revenue
$99,110
Total expenses
$84,153
Contributions and grants received
$94,636
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$4,474
Membership dues (line 3)
$0
Investment income (line 4)
$0
Gain or loss on sale of assets (line 5c)
$0
Gaming and fundraising events, net (line 6d)
$0
Gross profit on inventory sales (line 7c)
$0
Other revenue (line 8)
$0
Total assets, end of year
$14,957
Total liabilities, end of year
not reported
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$14,957
Program service expenses (Part III)
$44,998

Program services were 53.5% of total expenses calculated — Part III's total program service expenses over total expenses, both as filed.

Mission and programs · 2023

Primary exempt purpose

Beckles Dancing Company produced community-based dance performances, educational programming, and artist development initiatives during the fiscal year. Activities included festival presentations, seasonal concerts, community engagement performances, rehearsals, and culturally responsive dance works highlighting African American history and artistic innovation. Financial assistance and tuition support were provided as part of programming to reduce financial barriers and expand access. Programs directly served approximately 840 audience members and engaged dancers, teaching artists, and community participants. All activities furthered the organizations charitable and educational mission by presenting culturally significant dance works, supporting artists, and increasing community access to the performing arts.

  • Performance & Community Dance Programming. Beckles Dancing Company produced community-based dance performances, educational programs, and artist development initiatives during the 20232024 fiscal year. Programming included festival presentations, seasonal concerts, community engagement performances, rehearsals, and culturally responsive dance works highlighting African American history and artistic innovation. Financial assistance, scholarships, and tuition support were provided as part of programming to reduce barriers and expand access. Programs directly served approximately 840 audience members and participants, including dancers, teaching artists, and community members. All activities advanced the organizations charitable and educational mission, supported professional and youth artists, and expanded access to the performing arts.

    Expenses $44,998

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part IV

  • Loris Anthony Beckles

    Artistic Director & Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

  • Dedra Brent

    Managing Director

    Total calculated
    $22,074
    Compensation
    $22,074
    Benefit plans
    $0
    Expense account
    $0
    Hours/week
    35

  • Michael Richardson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Tiffani Rogers

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Tarviant Campbell

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part IV of the Form 990-EZ: compensation, contributions to benefit plans, expense account, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990_ez
Tax year
2023
Filed
24 February 2026
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202610559349200506

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