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SHARE THE MOVEMENT INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 853028604 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE A25 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · sharethemovementnow.org
revenue
$13K
expenses
$18K
net assets
$13K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE SHARE THE MOVEMENT FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL DANCERS OF COLOR BY OFFERING BOTH FINANCIAL AND INSPIRATIONAL SUPPORT TO PROMISING YOUNG DANCERS OF COLOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

Share the Movement is a nonprofit organization founded to increase diversity in the professional dance community by providing financial, educational, and inspirational support to promising young BIPOC dancers. The organization offers scholarships, mentorship programs, and community-led dance initiatives to reduce barriers to training and career development. It operates nationally across the United States with a focus on equitable access and representation in dance.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Brown Girls Do Ballet - College Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship for full-time undergraduate BIPOC students, with preference for first-generation college students demonstrating financial need
Brown Girls Do Ballet - Micro Grant Program
Rolling micro-grant program supporting small dance programs and individual dancers with education, travel, and professional development expenses
Dance Clinics with BAND-AID® Brand OURTONE®
Free national dance events offering classes, performances, and scholarship opportunities in partnership with corporate sponsor
Kennedy George and Avan Holloway Dance for Change Scholarship
Annual scholarship for female dancers of color aged 6–16 with financial need to cover dance training and related costs
Mentorship Program
Pairs scholarship recipients with BIPOC dance professionals for monthly virtual guidance, career advice, and resources
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships and financial support to BIPOC dancers
      Provides financial assistance including scholarships and micro-grants to young BIPOC dancers for dance training, tuition, attire, travel, and professional development. The organization has awarded over $30,000 in summer scholarships and operates an ongoing scholarship program, including an annual award for female dancers of color aged 6–16 and a $1,000 scholarship for full-time undergraduate students.
  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting free dance clinics in partnership with community organizations
      Organizes and hosts free dance clinics across multiple U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York, in collaboration with local dance groups and partners such as BAND-AID® Brand OURTONE®, Loyola Marymount’s Community Dance Project, The Black Artists Dance Collective, and Urban Bush Women.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating mentorship programs for young BIPOC dancers
      Runs a structured mentorship program that connects promising young BIPOC dancers with professional dancers and choreographers through monthly virtual meetings, career guidance, and resource sharing to support professional development.
  • Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Supporting community-led dance education and cultural representation
      Funds BIPOC community members to teach free dance classes that highlight dance genres originating from communities of color, and runs a community program that shares the stories of professional BIPOC dancers to increase representation and inspiration for young dancers.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +93.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • BRAD BAUNER — TREASURER
  • BRITT STEWART — PRESIDENT
  • KATE HARPOOTLIAN — EXECUTIVE DI
  • NIKOLE VALLINS — DEVELOPMENT
  • PAM CHU — SECURITY
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • BAND-AID® Partner — Supported the scholarship program in 2025 and 2024
  • BAND-AID® Brand OURTONE® Partner — Partnered to host a series of dance clinics across the United States.
  • Broadway Dance Center Partner — Supported the scholarship program
  • Brown Girls Do Ballet Partner — Collaborates on micro grant and college scholarship programs for dancers.
  • Columbia City Jazz Partner — Dance studio where Daniel Gaymon and Kate Harpootlian trained and a model for future partner studios in the scholarship program.
  • Dominique Kelley Partner — STM Community Member & Mentor who supports the organization's mission
  • Footlocker Partner — Supported the scholarship program in 2024
  • Joffrey Dance School Partner — Supported the scholarship program in 2023
  • Joffrey School of Ballet Partner — Supported the scholarship program in 2025
  • Loyola Marymount’s Community Dance Project Partner — Co-hosted a dance clinic in Los Angeles, CA.
  • Movemeant Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the 2022 scholarship program
  • Peridance Partner — Supported the scholarship program
  • Professional BIPOC dancers, choreographers and dance educators Partner — Collaborates with BIPOC dance professionals to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the dance community.
  • Reina Hidalgo Partner — BIPOC dance professional serving as a mentor in the STM Mentorship Program.
  • The Black Artists Dance Collective Partner — Co-hosted a dance clinic in Atlanta, GA.
  • Urban Bush Women Partner — Co-hosted a dance clinic in New York, NY.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Culturally Rooted Education and Integrated Training
    methodology: culturally_rooted_education
    By offering free dance instruction in genres originating from communities of color and integrating cultural-historical context with technical training, the organization strengthens dancers’ connection to their heritage because culturally affirming education increases engagement and long-term retention in the arts.
  • Mentorship with BIPOC Industry Professionals to Enable Career Access
    methodology: career-aligned_mentorship
    By pairing young BIPOC dancers with mentorship from industry-aligned BIPOC professionals, the organization increases career access and success in dance because relatable, culturally competent mentors provide guidance, networks, and navigational capital critical to breaking into the field.
  • Representation Matters: Visibility of BIPOC Role Models to Inspire Participation
    methodology: representation_matters
    By showcasing professional BIPOC dancers in media, leadership, and teaching roles, the organization inspires young BIPOC dancers to pursue careers in dance because visible representation strengthens self-efficacy and belonging in the field.
  • Support for Underrepresented Artists via Financial and Holistic Development
    methodology: support-for-underrepresented-artists
    By providing financial support, educational opportunities, and inspirational role models to young BIPOC dancers, the organization increases diversity in the professional dance field because removing economic barriers and fostering identity-affirming training enables sustained participation and career advancement.