View our 2023 Annual Impact Report
Columbia Dance is a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit Organization committed to enriching lives through dance. By supporting Columbia Dance, you partner with us to ensure our long-term sustainability, and help us to reach our goals to present dance as a life-enhancing experience for our students and our community.
At Columbia Dance we are focused on mentoring youth. We believe wholeheartedly in the positive impact dance has on our students’ lives, both inside and outside of the dance studio. The combination of physical exertion and artistic expression in dance classes cultivates numerous physical and mental benefits . . . discipline, self-motivation, self-esteem, stress relief, the list goes on and on. We also believe in bringing the benefits of dance to as many people as possible.
Columbia Dance awards over $30,000 yearly in financial aid, donates Nutcracker tickets to families in need, provides curriculum to our public schools, and offers our beautiful building up to other arts organizations in our community. Among our many class offerings for dancers ages 3 to adult is our INCLUDE program. These classes are designed for accessibility and equal participation in dance for all dance students. These classes promote an accessible environment that integrates the experiences of children with and without disabilities.
Does your employer offer matched giving? Below is a list of employers that do!
Nike
HP Inc.
The Standard
Costco
Fred Meyer (Kroger)
Walmart
New Seasons Market
Columbia Credit Union
Waste Connections of Washington
Clark Public Utilities
PeaceHealth Medical Centers
Legacy Health Systems
Providence Health & Services
Cambia Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
First Independent Bank
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Not on the list? Many companies use platforms like Benevity or Double the Donation, so check with your HR department for details!
End-of-Year Giving & Tax Strategies
As you reflect on your year-end financial giving, there are a few ways you can maximize your impact while receiving tax benefits:
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): If you contribute to a DAF, now is a great time to recommend a grant to Columbia Dance.
- Appreciated Stock Donations: Avoid capital gains taxes and claim the full market value of your stock donation.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you’re over 70½, consider making a direct contribution from your IRA to meet your required minimum distribution (RMD).
Donating Stock: A Smart Way to Give
Columbia Dance now accepts gifts of stock! Donating appreciated stock can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give, as you can avoid capital gains taxes while making a significant impact on our dancers. CLICK HERE or contact becky.moore@columbiadance.org to learn more about how to donate stock.
Why Your Support Matters
Every contribution helps Columbia Dance continue offering high-quality dance education and performances to our community. Our dancers give so much of themselves, and with your support, we can ensure their hard work shines on stage this holiday season.
Donate online by clicking the donation button below or mail a check to
Columbia Dance, 1700 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663
Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us reach our $115,000 annual fundraising goal.
On behalf of our board, staff, dancers, and their families we express our sincere appreciation of your support of our organization.
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Past fundraising campaigns
Watch “Outside the Box“
Watch “First Glimpse“
Watch “The Barre is Wherever You Are”
Watch “A Word From Our Director”