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Midland Festival Ballet

Midland Festival Ballet

Midland, TX 79705
Tax ID75-2510710

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About this organization

Revenue

$645,881

Expenses

$651,157

Website

midlandfestivalballet.org

Mission

To promote and present the art of classical ballet through education, performance, and outreach.

About

THE NUTCRACKER, A HOLIDAY CLASSIC, CONTINUES TO DELIGHT AUDIENCES AS A PERMIAN BASIN FAVORITE THAT FEATURES THE TALENTS OF OUR CIVIC COMPANY WHO ARE JOINED BY MIDLAND FESTIVAL BALLET'S SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND OTHER LOCAL DANCERS AT THE WAGNER-NOEL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. MFB'S PRODUCTION FEATURES OVER 120 DANCERS AND VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS AND REQUIRES BETWEEN 50-75 VOLUNTEERS FOR PRODUCTION SUPPORT. WE PARTNER WITH MIDLAND-ODESSA SYMPHONY AND CHORALE WHO THRILLS AUDIENCES WITH TCHAIKOVSKY'S ICONIC SCORE. JOINING OUR CAST ARE PROFESSIONAL GUEST ARTISTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS HOUSTON BALLET, COLORADO BALLET, MILWAUKEE BALLET, AND DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM. IN 2018, MFB HELD 2 PRODUCTIONS. THE FIRST NIGHT WAS CONSIDERED "SOLD OUT" AND AN AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE ALSO SOLD WELL. A TOTAL OF 2,981 TICKETS WERE SOLD INCLUDING 456 TICKETS PROVIDED FOR FREE TO LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-PROFITS TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PATRONS.MFB'S CIVIC COMPANY PRESENTED THE CLASSIC, GISELLE AT THE WAGNER-NOEL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. MFB'S CIVIC COMPANY WAS JOINED BY PROFESSIONAL GUEST ARTISTS FROM HOUSTON BALLET, COLORADO BALLET, BALLET SAN ANTONIO, AND BOULDER BALLET. MFB COLLABORATED WITH MIDLAND-ODESSA SYMPHONY AND CHORALE FOR LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT FOR THIS FULL-LENGTH PRODUCTION. THE PERFORMANCE SOLD 791 TICKETS INCLUDING 223 TICKETS GIVEN FOR FREE TO LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-PROFITS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PERFORMANCE, THE MFB CIVIC COMPANY UNDERTAKES A LARGE OUTREACH PERFORMANCE AT THE WAGNER-NOEL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER REACHING BETWEEN 1500-2000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Midland festival ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote and present the art of classical ballet through education, performance, and outreach.”.

When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “With a strong legacy, midland festival ballet (mfb) continues to serve as a beacon of artistic excellence in our community. offering unparalleled training to approximately 200 students, the school of midland festival ballet continues to thrive and grow exposing students ages 3 through adult to the beauty of ballet through the finest teaching by a professional faculty.the award-winning civic company is comprised of local dancers selected by audition and serves as the only civic ballet company in the area. the civic company delights patrons and audiences by presenting two full-length ballet productions each season with live accompaniment most often in partnership with midland-odessa symphony and chorale (e.g., the nutcracker in december and a full-length production typically held in march-april) at the beautiful wagner-noel performing arts center.devoting 15-25 hours weekly for education, performances, and community outreach, the civic company brings the beauty of ballet through outreach”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
  • The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is PO BOX 52034, MIDLAND, TX, 79710.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 6 employees on their form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$5,276.
  • The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $213,609 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $15,345 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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