irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0TO PROVIDE COACHING AND DANCE INSTRUCTION
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Classical Competition
Competitive division for dancers aged 9–26, with categories from Pre Youth to Senior, requiring classical variations from an approved repertoire and including pas de deux for Junior and Senior levels.
Contemporary and Neo Classical Competition
Division for dancers aged 11–26 performing original contemporary or neo-classical works, including solo, duet, and ensemble categories, with choreography created between 2017 and 2027.
Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition (VKIBC)
Annual international ballet competition for dancers aged 9–26, divided into Classical, Contemporary, and Neo Classical categories, featuring multiple rounds, master classes, and stage rehearsals.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Dance Program Access and Scholarship Support 1 activity
- Award scholarships, performance opportunities, and training placementsProvides grants in the form of full or partial tuition scholarships, performance opportunities, and international study placements to young dancers through competition results, with awards supporting programs in locations including Tokyo, Vancouver, Nice, Riga, and New York.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver classical ballet instruction and coachingProvides ongoing coaching and dance instruction in classical ballet, supporting dancer development through structured training programs.
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Theatre Awards and Honors Administration 1 activity
- Host gala events for emerging dancersProduces gala performances to celebrate competition participants and recognize artistic achievement, such as the event held at Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in New York.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide master classes and rehearsal opportunities during competitionsOffers master classes, stage run-through rehearsals, and professional development experiences to participants during the Classical and Contemporary/Neo Classical competition weeks in New York City.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate international ballet competitionsOrganizes and hosts the Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition, including Classical, Contemporary, and Neo Classical divisions for dancers aged 9–26, with events held in New York City and semi-finals in international locations such as São Paulo, Brazil and Asunción, Paraguay. The competition includes structured rounds, stage rehearsals, professional sound management, and adherence to performance time limits.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$15K17%
Program service revenue$73K83%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$118K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash$7K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$7K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -29.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALENTINA KOZLOVA | CEO & CHAIRMAN | 15 | $13K |
board members · 5
- AUDREY ROSS — DIRECTOR
- CARLO MONTALI — VICE PRESIDENT
- IRENE ROTH — DIRECTOR
- SATOKO BELL — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN HOWARD PHD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Apple Pay Partner — Accepted digital payment method for registration
- Ballet de Santiago Partner — Collaborated on staging productions of Swan Lake and Don Quixote.
- Boston Ballet School, USA Partner — Partner school offering full tuition and accommodation scholarships to VKIBC awardees
- Carnegie Corporation of New York Government — Recognized Valentina Kozlova as part of the Great Immigrants, Great Americans initiative.
- Charles Jude, The Jude Mikhalev Ballet Academy, Nice, France Partner — Partner academy offering a one-week summer scholarship to a VKIBC awardee
- English National Ballet Partner — Guest artist appearances with the company.
- GOH Ballet, Canada Partner — Partner school offering 4-week summer scholarships in Vancouver to VKIBC awardees
- Hong Kong Ballet Partner — Guest artist appearances with the company.
- International Dance Council CID at UNESCO Network — Member organization of the International Dance Council CID at UNESCO, Paris, France
- International Federation Ballet Competitions Network — Member of the International Federation Ballet Competitions
- Joffrey Ballet School, USA Partner — Partner school offering multi-week and one-year full tuition scholarships to VKIBC awardees
- K-Arts, South Korea Partner — Partner school offering short-term full tuition scholarships to VKIBC awardees
- Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College Partner — Hosts the gala event for the competition.
- La Scala Partner — Guest artist appearances with the company.
- Margo Sappington Partner — Co-founded The Daring Project and collaborated on choreographic works including Calling.
- Mi Sook Jeon Partner — President of the Contemporary Competition in South Korea, indicating a leadership role in the organization's international programming.
- New York Live Arts Partner — Hosts competition rounds at its venue, NYLA.
- New York Live Arts Partner — Hosts the competition rounds and audition class for VKIBC.
- New York Theater Ballet USA Partner — Partner company offering a 2-week touring opportunity in Japan to a VKIBC awardee
- Nina Ananiashvili Partner — Chairman of the Jury for Georgia, involved in leadership for the contemporary competition.
- PayPal Partner — Accepted payment processor for competition registration fees
- Riga National Ballet School, Latvia Partner — Partner school offering study and performance opportunities to VKIBC awardees
- Teatro Colon Partner — Guest artist appearances with the company in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Teatro Guaraní Partner — Hosted the Asunción, Paraguay Semi-Finals competition.
- Teatro Ítalo Brasileiro Partner — Venue hosting the São Paulo, Brazil Semi-Finals competition.
- The Ailey School, USA Partner — Partner school offering full tuition scholarships to VKIBC awardees
- The Austrian Ballet School in Tokyo, Japan Partner — Partner school offering scholarship opportunities to VKIBC awardees
- The Kaye Playhouse Partner — Hosts the VKIBC Gala event.
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.
- Competitive Engagement for Artistic Developmentmethodology: competition-driven_developmentBy using a competitive format to identify talent and award scholarships, the foundation stimulates artistic growth, motivates high-level training, and advances emerging dancers through performance-based advancement and recognition.
- Contemporary and Neo-Classical Artistic Frameworkmethodology: contemporary_ballet_evolutionBy focusing on neo-classical and contemporary dance forms—including requiring recent choreography and promoting original works—the foundation fosters innovation in ballet, ensuring its evolution as a living, relevant art form.
- Embodied Performance as Transformative Practicemethodology: embodied_artistryBy teaching dancers to fully embody movement—not just execute steps—the foundation transforms performance into a state of being, deepening artistic expression and cultivating a more profound connection between performer and audience.
- Fair and Impartial Talent Evaluationmethodology: fair_evaluation_systemBy evaluating dancers based on individual ability using standardized rubrics independent of institutional affiliation, the foundation ensures impartiality and promotes equitable recognition of artistic merit, which supports talent development grounded in fairness.