Dance Ready Inc
Accepts applications
Dance Ready Inc is a private foundation in Powell, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $354,325 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $71,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$354,325
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$71,250
- Assets$28,483
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $424,982 the year before.
65% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $434,982 | 61 | $33,564 |
| 2022 | $411,560 | 41 | $74,152 |
| 2023 | $424,982 | 26 | $74,612 |
| 2024 | $354,325 | 51 | $28,483 |
How to apply
| Contact | Simone Sodono 625 Woods Hollow Way, Powell, OH 43065 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 848-7827 |
| What to submit | A letter requesting funds for dance lessons or advancement of education in dance. This could include travel, etc. |
| Restrictions | Each application is reviewed individually by the board of trustees as to need. |
What Dance Ready Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $126,635 |
| Ohio | 4 | $69,950 |
| Arizona | 2 | $49,875 |
| California | 29 | $31,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $11,495 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $4,970 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Paramonov | Dance instruction | $71,250 |
| Peoples Choice | Dance instruction | $42,750 |
| Ohio Star Ball | Dance instruction | $40,850 |
| Millennium Dancesport | Dance instruction | $34,385 |
| Tommy Radon | Dance instruction | $30,000 |
| Arnold Dancesport Classic | Dance instruction | $25,000 |
| Mark Baker | Dance instruction | $15,000 |
| Constitution State Challenge | Dance instruction | $11,495 |
| Michael Zumbrum | Dance instruction | $10,000 |
| Forrest Vance Production | Dance instruction | $7,125 |
| Nikolay Georgiev | Dance instruction | $7,000 |
| Amy Hanson | Dance instruction | $6,000 |
| Platinum Dancesport | Dance instruction | $4,750 |
| Dmitry Gerasimov | Dance instruction | $4,400 |
| Eddie Rivera | Dance instruction | $4,000 |
| Yelena Palatvikova | Dance instruction | $4,000 |
| Holiday Dance Classic | Dance instruction | $3,800 |
| Brian Baker | Dance instruction | $3,000 |
| Miami Vibe Dancesport | Dance instruction | $2,850 |
| Jason Daly | Dance instruction | $2,500 |
| Janos Bogre | Dance instruction | $2,000 |
| Collette Levay | Dance instruction | $2,000 |
| Kye Piveer | Dance instruction | $2,000 |
| Luibov Dinolnihov | Dance instruction | $2,000 |
| Yanina Babenko | Dance instruction | $1,750 |
| Vladimir Velev | Dance instruction | $1,600 |
| Andrey Dragunov | Dance instruction | $1,500 |
| Fordney Foundation | Dance instruction | $1,300 |
| Sarah Hajduk | Dance instruction | $1,150 |
| Travis Tuft | Dance instruction | $1,000 |
| Kirill Nelsvelaev | Dance instruction | $1,000 |
| Riverfront Danceport Festival | Dance instruction | $950 |
| Irene Garber | Dance instruction | $750 |
| Sophia Jaworuk | Dance instruction | $500 |
| Helen Livson | Dance instruction | $450 |
| Julie Bartfield | Dance instruction | $400 |
| Olga Khelmer | Dance instruction | $400 |
| Arsonu Moios | Dance instruction | $350 |
| Best of the Best Dancesport | Dance instruction | $300 |
| Amanda Baker | Dance instruction | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Simone Sodano
- Brenda Burger
- William Sparks
Questions people ask
Does Dance Ready Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dance Ready Inc give?
$354,325 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs Dance Ready Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Simone Sodano (President), Brenda Burger (Secretary) and William Sparks (Vice Preside).
What does Dance Ready Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.