irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KExit12 Dance Company traveled to the Lebanon VA Medical Center to facilitate an Exit12 Movement Workshop in collaboration with the recreational therapy team, followed by a small performance for veterans and staff. The program engaged 20 veteran participants, many of whom are long-term residents at the VA and several of whom were wheelchair users. The workshop was designed to foster connection, expression, and community through movement, with exercises emphasizing mirroring, trust, teamwork, and creative participation. The performance component offered the veterans and staff an opportunity to experience professional dance while reflecting on shared humanity, camaraderie, and resilience.
- #2 $25KExit12 Dance Company completed a deeply impactful and community-centered artistic residency and performance tour in Missoula, Montana, presented in partnership with Westside Theater, Red Willow, and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theater. Rooted in our mission to use dance to spark dialogue about war, peace, and shared humanity, this residency brought together veterans, service members, military families, Indigenous community members, students, local artists, and Missoula residents for a transformative week of movement, storytelling, and performance.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Everett’s Peace
Choreographic work reimagined in collaboration with local dance companies and performed in public spaces as part of arts initiatives like LoCoMotion
Exit12 Movement Workshop
Facilitated movement workshops for veterans and military-connected individuals, often in collaboration with VA recreational therapy teams, focusing on connection, expression, and healing through dance
Stories of War
Annual performance event at the Intrepid Museum combining dance, music, and storytelling created through an eight-week workshop series with veterans and military-connected participants
We Are America
Performance piece presented at public events such as the New York City Veterans Day Parade, aiming to bring emotional resonance and reflection to national moments of remembrance
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Produce annual and thematic dance performances addressing military experiences and traumaProduces and stages original dance performances that explore war, trauma, and the military experience, including annual events on the USS Intrepid for Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and productions such as "Stories of War," "We Are America," "KIVA," "War Leaves Pieces 2020," "Sometimes, Silence," "Honoring the Ghosts," and "Homecoming." Performances integrate storytelling, poetry, and concert dance and are presented at cultural and academic venues nationwide.
- Produce annual dance season supported by public and private arts fundingProduces an annual dance season in New York City with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts and Dance/NYC’s Dance Advancement Fund.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for the role of arts in military and veteran health through policy engagementParticipates in high-level advocacy by serving as a panelist in Congressional briefings and national symposia to promote the integration of the arts in healthcare for military populations.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Deliver dance performances and educational programs at national and international academic and cultural institutionsConducts performances, lectures, and demonstrations at universities, conferences, and cultural events across the U.S. and abroad, including Stanford University, York St. John, Montgomery College, the Mayo Clinic Humanities in Healthcare Symposium, and international engagements in Missoula, Nashville, New Mexico, and Havana, Cuba, often in partnership with arts organizations.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate movement workshops and performances for veterans and military-connected individualsConducts movement workshops and collaborative performances with veterans, military-connected individuals, and their families at VA medical centers, museums, and community organizations, including the Intrepid Museum, Lebanon VA, Manhattan VA, Brooklyn VA, and DAR Constitution Hall. These workshops support healing, reintegration, and creative expression, often culminating in public performances.
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Film Distribution and Screening Programs 1 activity
- Produce and share multimedia documentation of performances and collaborationsProduces and distributes professional photographic, video, and media content—including interviews, news spots, and mini-documentaries—of choreography, performances, and community collaborations to extend public engagement and preserve artistic work.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$176K
Contributions & grants$163K92%
Program service revenue$9K5%
Investment income$5K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$89K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$145K
Cash$145K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$145K
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROMAN BACA | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & BOARD DIRECTOR | 20 | $23K |
| ADRIENNE DE LA FUENTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & BOARD DIRECTOR | 20 | $22K |
| LISA FITZGERALD | ASSC ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & BOARD DIRECTOR | 10 | $14K |
| TAYLOR GORDON | BOARD SECRETARY & ARTISTIC ASSC | 1 | $2K |
board members · 5
- CALIA BRENCSONS-VAN DYK — BOARD DIRECTOR
- DAVID DE LA FUENTE — BOARD PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH FREEMAN — BOARD DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW MITCHELSON — BOARD DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN KAPLAN — BOARD TREASURER
relationships · 65
Who they work with
- Armed Services Arts Partnership Partner — Collaborated on DC Gala workshops and performance at DAR Constitution Hall.
- Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) Partner — Partnered on a workshop and performance for veterans and military-connected individuals in Washington, D.C.
- Art State Arizona's Catalyst Creative Partner — Hosted Exit12 as artists in residence during a residency in Tucson, AZ.
- Ballet Beyond Borders Partner — Engaged in cultural exchange and joint programming, including performances in Havana, Cuba and online workshops.
- Boston International Trauma Conference Partner — Presented lecture on the art of releasing trauma from the body.
- Brooklyn VA Medical Center Partner — Hosted Exit12 Dance Company workshops for veterans
- Civic Arts Partner — Manages the Creative Forces initiative in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Columbus Modern Dance Company (CoMo Dance) Partner — Collaborated on the premiere of "Everett’s Peace" as part of the LoCoMotion 2025 bus tour.
- CreatiVets Partner — Collaborated on a workshop and performance for veterans and military-connected individuals in Washington, D.C.
- CreatiVets Partner — Collaborated on a workshop and performance in Nashville.
- Dance/NYC Funder — Administers the Dance Advancement Fund that supports Exit12’s season.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Partnered on a three-day workshop and gala performance at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
- George Mason University Partner — Guest lecturer on art, health, and the military.
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Partner — Manages the Creative Forces initiative in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Intrepid Museum Partner — Collaborated on the annual "Stories of War" performance and workshop series.
- Intrepid Museum Partner — Hosted Exit12 Dance Company workshops
- James J. Peters VA Medical Center Partner — Site for performances and outreach to veteran communities.
- Keshet Dance Funder — Provided support for the creation of the dance performance KIVA.
- Lebanon VA Medical Center Government — Collaborated with the recreational therapy team to deliver a movement workshop and performance for veterans.
- Lebanon VA Medical Center Partner — Collaborated with recreational therapy team to facilitate a movement workshop and performance for veterans.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Performance venue for public audiences in New York City.
- Mailchimp Partner — Uses Mailchimp as marketing platform for email communications
- Manhattan VA Medical Center Partner — Hosted Exit12 Dance Company workshops for veterans
- Mayo Clinic Partner — Conducted a workshop and performance at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
- Mayo Clinic Partner — Keynote speaker at Humanities in Healthcare Symposium.
- Mid-America Arts Alliance Partner — Manages the Creative Forces initiative in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
- Montgomery College Partner — Presented performances as part of the Frank Islam Athenaeum Symposia series.
- NM Arts Art and the Military Funder — Provided support for the creation of the dance performance KIVA.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Supports Creative-Op in New Mexico and Stories of War on the Intrepid through the Creative Forces Military Healing Arts Network.
- National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) Partner — Hosted a performance of "Everett’s Peace" as part of the LoCoMotion 2025 tour.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art as Advocacy and Civilian-Military Dialoguemethodology: art-for-connection-and-educationBy presenting dance performances and lecture-based storytelling, the organization advances veterans' advocacy and fosters mutual understanding between military and civilian communities because art creates accessible, emotionally resonant narratives that challenge stereotypes and bridge experiential divides.
- Arts-Based Healing for Veteransmethodology: arts-for-healingBy using dance, movement workshops, and choreography, the organization facilitates psychological healing and trauma processing among veterans and military-connected individuals because somatic expression enables emotional release and reconnection to self, community, and purpose.
- Choreography as Trauma Processingmethodology: choreography-as-trauma-processingBy using choreography rooted in military metaphors and personal narratives, veterans process trauma and reframe their experiences because structured artistic repurposing of movement transforms disruptive memories into coherent, shared stories that support psychological integration.