Keshet Dance Company
Keshet Dance Company
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1996, Keshet's mission is "to inspire and unite community by fostering unlimited possibilities through dance, mentorship and a creative space for the arts." A defined philosophy of mentorship and social responsibility is integrated into all programming. Any person regardless of ability, income or personal barriers should have access to dance. Therefore, Keshet allows every person who wishes to participate to become a part of its dynamic and diverse dance community. Keshet values inclusion, excellence, personal growth, authenticity, fluidity & opportunity. Keshet opened Keshet Center for the Arts in August 2013. KCA is home to Keshet's dance education programming and the Keshet Ideas & Innovation Community (KIIC), a business incubator & resource center for arts entrepreneurs.
About
FOUNDED IN 1996, KESHET'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND UNITE COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES THROUGH DANCE, MENTORSHIP, AND A CREATIVE SPACE FOR THE ARTS. UNITING THE ARTS, THE ARTIST AND THE AUDIENCE, KESHET INVITES INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE, EXPERIENCE, AND BE INSPIRED THROUGH BOLD EXPLORATIONS OF MOVEMENT AND CELEBRATIONS OF COMMUITY. WHILE BASED IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, KESHET ACTIVELY PROVIDES PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO AND TOURS AND CONDUCTS RESIDENCIES REGIONALLY AND GLOBALLY. KESHET'S PHILOSOPHY IS THAT DANCE OPENS DOORS, AND ACCESS TO THESE DOORS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, SITUATIONAL AND/OR PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. AS SUCH, KESHET PROGRAMMING ACTIVELY FOCUSES ON REACHING STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS, INCARCERATED, LIVING BELOW THE ECONOMIC POVERTY LINE AND THOSE WHO LIVE WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. KESHET IS BUILT UPON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT PROFESSIONAL ART SHOULD BE DEEPLY ROOTED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. KESHET'S CORE VALUES OF INCLUSION, EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AUTHENTICITY, FLUIDITY, AND OPPORTUNITY SUPPORT THIS PHILOSOPHY, PROPELLING KESHET'S PROFESSIONAL DANCE COMPANY AND ITS COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM PERMEATING A WIDE SCOPE OF SOCIAL SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL AVENUES IN NEW MEXICO AND BEYOND. KESHET OPERATES MULTIPLE PROGRAMS FALLING INTO FOUR BROAD CATEGORIES - SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH DANCE; GLOBAL TO LOCAL, LOCAL TO GLOBAL; THE BUSINESS OF ART; COMMUNITY DANCE EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Keshet's mission is to inspire and unite community by fostering unlimited possibilities through dance, mentorship, and a creative space for the arts.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Keshet's mission is to inspire and unite community by fostering unlimited possibilities through dance, mentorship and a creative space for the arts.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is NM.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 4121 CUTLER AVE NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 39.
- The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $217,998.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- 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 $507,655 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $80,130 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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