Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 06-01-2014 , and ending 05-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3630 REDMON STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NASHVILLE, TN37209
D Employer identification number

58-1440788
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 5,675,306
F Name and address of principal officer:
PATRICIA EASTWOOD
3630 REDMON STREET
NASHVILLE,TN37209
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NASHVILLEBALLET.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: TN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 56
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 56
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 141
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 255
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,157,092 2,176,988
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,339,777 2,673,589
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 25,781 27,107
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 242,557 326,178
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 6,765,207 5,203,862
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,157,233 2,321,633
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet437,095    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,220,521 2,562,548
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,377,754 4,884,181
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,387,453 319,681
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 8,736,991 12,671,957
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,520,141 6,132,714
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,216,850 6,539,243
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,244,962 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,715,103 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,244,962
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
61
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
141
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
56
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
56
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
TN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletANGIE ADAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3630 REDMON STREET
NASHVILLE,TN37209 (615) 297-2966
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KATE ABRAMS........................................................................
EX-OFFICIO, YOUNG LEADERS BOARD INTERN
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) JOHN BETTIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) AMY ATKINSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) KERRI CAVANAUGH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) LESLIE DOUGLAS CHURCHWELL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) ANITA BALTIMORE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) MONICA CINTADO-SCOKIN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) JIM DEDMON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) LISA RAMSAY COLE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) ROSEMARY DICKERSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) BRENDA CORBIN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) CHANDRA DOUGLAS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) LAURA CURRIE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) EMMELY DUNCAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) JANE FABIAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) BRIAN FITZPATRICK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) PATRICIA EASTWOOD........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MICHAEL FLUCK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) LISA ELLIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) CATHERINE GEMMATO-SMITH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) LAURIE ESKIND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) ASHLEY GOLDMAN........................................................................
EX-OFFICIO, YOUNG LEADERS BOARD INTERN
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) AMOS GOTT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) JEFF HERRING........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ELIZABETH GREER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) HUNTER HILL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) BILL HARALSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) JACQUELINE HUTTON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) GERRY HAYDEN........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(30) MARTHA IVESTER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) ASHLEY HENRY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) CHARLYN JARRELLS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) SUSAN SHORT JONES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) NEIL KRUGMAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT-ELECT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(35) LOIS JORDAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) SANDRA LIPMAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) JAY JOYNER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) MELISSA MAHANES........................................................................
EX-OFFICIO, CO-CHAIR, BALLET BALL 2015
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) ADRIENNE MCRAE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) CHRIS KEATON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) DON MOODY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) JIM MUNRO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) VEE VEE SCOTT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) RACHEL ODOM........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) MARY JO SHANKLE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) DAN SLIPKOVICH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) JENNIFER PURYEAR........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) RONNIE SCOTT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) JOE SOWELL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) MARY SPALDING........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) BRAD WENSEL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) ANGIE SWINFORD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) DALLAS WILT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) HEATHER THORNE........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) BARBARA TURNER........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(56) JOYCE VISE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) PAUL VASTERLING........................................................................
CEO/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       131,094 0 6,542
(58) ANGIE ADAMS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       96,093 0 5,554
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 227,187 0 12,096
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
RC MATHEWS CONTRACTOR

523 3RD AVE S
NASHVILLE,TN37210 		GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES 4,643,273
AMERICAN HARLEQUIN

1531 GLEN AVE
MOORESTOWN,NJ08057 		FLOORING INSTALLATION 232,237
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 29,459
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 206,250
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,941,279
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		327,903
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,176,988
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a SCHOOL TUITION 611600 1,328,226 1,328,226    
b TICKET SALES 711120 1,298,187 1,298,187    
c OUTREACH 900099 28,088 28,088    
d RENTALS & TOURING 900099 19,088 19,088    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 2,673,589
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 20,578     20,578
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 261,353 13,547
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 268,371 0
c Gain or (loss) -7,018 13,547
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 6,529 13,547   -7,018
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 29,459
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 481,989
b Less: direct expenses ...b 183,778
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 298,211   298,211
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 29,353
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 19,295
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 10,058 10,058    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 17,909 17,909    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 17,909
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 5,203,862 2,715,103 0 311,771
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 259,398 113,032 81,816 64,550
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 1,666,848 1,450,589 63,426 152,833
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 16,086 15,917 169  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 193,354 175,101 7,434 10,819
10 Payroll taxes ........... 185,947 152,619 12,476 20,852
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 5,218 5,218    
c Accounting ........... 20,250 16,824 1,367 2,059
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 5,159 3,869 314 976
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 64,563 28,723 2,301 33,539
12 Advertising and promotion .... 313,925 296,247 40 17,638
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 407,724 380,494 7,204 20,026
17 Travel ............ 75,094 73,865 172 1,057
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 89,130 74,052 6,015 9,063
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 338,400 306,074 12,897 19,429
23 Insurance .............. 56,999 43,161 3,506 10,332
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ARTIST FEES, LICENSES, 483,122 480,254 0 2,868
b THEATER AND PRODUCTION 350,673 348,132 190 2,351
c BANK & TICKET FEES 209,785 174,541 216 35,028
d EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 84,502 69,950 1,132 13,420
e All other expenses 58,004 36,300 1,449 20,255
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 4,884,181 4,244,962 202,124 437,095
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 992,737 1 924,475
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 187,249 2 214,624
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 2,569,970 3 1,532,042
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 78,260 4 79,191
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 8,110 8 9,567
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 33,098 9 8,743
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 11,571,484
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 2,599,648 4,010,434 10c 8,971,836
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 576,333 11 582,636
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 280,800 15 348,843
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 8,736,991 16 12,671,957
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 125,547 17 342,511
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 745,146 19 711,664
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 1,649,448 23 5,078,539
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 2,520,141 26 6,132,714
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 4,922,761 27 5,910,338
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,159,624 28 483,840
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 134,465 29 145,065
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 6,216,850 33 6,539,243
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 8,736,991 34 12,671,957
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
5,203,862
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
4,884,181
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
319,681
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
6,216,850
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
5,410
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-2,698
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
6,539,243
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
 
Employer identification number

58-1440788
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 1,926,063 1,063,639 2,455,530 4,157,092 2,176,988 11,779,312
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 1,926,063 1,063,639 2,455,530 4,157,092 2,176,988 11,779,312
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 683,427
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 11,095,885
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 1,926,063 1,063,639 2,455,530 4,157,092 2,176,988 11,779,312
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 7,663 8,285 12,167 13,858 20,578 62,551
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..     3,718 379   4,097
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 6,682 10,583 6,268 23,005 17,909 64,447
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 11,910,407
12
12
10,580,709
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
93.160 %
15
15
93.840 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
 
Employer identification number

58-1440788
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
  		Employer identification number

58-1440788
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 3
Name of organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
  		Employer identification number

58-1440788
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
  		Employer identification number

58-1440788
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
 
Employer identification number

58-1440788
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014

Schedule D (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 288,153 273,446 207,217 212,030 54,543
b Contributions ........ 7,100 4,100 54,875 340 150,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 5,925 26,061 27,974 -3,848 7,487
d Grants or scholarships ..... 0        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		9,075 15,454 16,620 1,305  
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 292,103 288,153 273,446 207,217 212,030
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet43.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet48.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet9.000 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   23,958 23,958
b Buildings ................   8,753,410 1,127,613 7,625,797
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   2,755,431 1,450,694 1,304,737
e Other .................   38,685 21,341 17,344
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 8,971,836
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 5,611,352
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 5,410
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 201,705
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -2,698
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 204,417
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 5,406,935
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -203,073
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -203,073
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 5,203,862
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 5,288,959
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 201,705
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 203,073
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 404,778
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,884,181
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 4,884,181
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL IS INVESTED INDEFINITELY AND INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PRINCIPAL IS USED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF NASHVILLE BALLET.
PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT PERFORMS AN EVALUATION OF ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE BALLET'S INCOME TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INCOME TAX POSITIONS MEET A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" STANDARD OF BEING SUSTAINED UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS PERFORMED ITS EVALUATION OF ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ON ALL OPEN INCOME TAX RETURNS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO POSITIONS TAKEN THAT DO NOT MEET THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" STANDARD. ACCORDINGLY, THERE ARE NO PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES, PENALTIES OR INTEREST RECEIVABLE OR PAYABLE RELATING TO UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE ENDOWMENT -2,698.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -183,778. GIFT SHOP COSTS -19,295.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 183,778. GIFT SHOP COSTS 19,295.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
 
Employer identification number

58-1440788
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ
filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

BALLET BALL
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

BEN FOLDS AFFAIR
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 467,809 17,561 14,115 499,485
2 Less: Contributions . . 28,449 861 149 29,459
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		439,360 16,700 13,966 470,026
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . 1,678   678 2,356
6 Rent/facility costs . . 18,162 2,459   20,621
7 Food and beverages . 57,874 1,343 4,638 63,855
8 Entertainment . . . 16,353 2,183 211 18,747
9 Other direct expenses . 69,216 179 2,646 72,041
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 177,620
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow 292,406
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $  
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
 
Employer identification number

58-1440788
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 6 242,137 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( LOCKERS ) X 1 52,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( FOOD & BEVERAGE ) X 3 16,692 FAIR MARKET VALUE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( BRICKS ) X 1 8,107 FAIR MARKET VALUE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( COSMETICS ) X 1 5,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( GRAND PIANO ) X 1 2,500 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EXTERIOR SIGN ) X 1 1,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( PICNIC TABLES ) X 1 447 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( LEOTARDS FOR SCHOOL USE ) X 1 20 FAIR MARKET VALUE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): NASHVILLE BALLET HAS REPORTED BY THE TYPES OF PROPERTY THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF SUCH TYPE THAT WERE RECEIVED.
PART I, LINE 32B: GIFTS OF STOCK ARE TO BE TRANSFERRED INTO AN ESTABLISHED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.) OPERATED BY NASHVILLE BALLET. IT IS THE POLICY OF NASHVILLE BALLET TO IMMEDIATELY LIQUIDATE ALL GIFTS OF STOCK/SECURITIES FOR ALL PURPOSES EXCEPT ENDOWMENT GIFTS. THE LIQUIDATION OF STOCK INTENDED FOR ENDOWMENT GIFTS WILL BE MANAGED BY THE CONTRACTED INVESTMENT MANAGER ACCORDING TO INVESTMENT POLICIES APPROVED BY THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES AND DONOR RECORDS, THE VALUE OF THE GIFT IS CALCULATED BASED ON PREVAILING IRS GUIDELINES. (TYPICALLY THE AVERAGE OF THE HIGH AND THE LOW ON THE DATE OF TRANSFER.) BROKERAGE FEES INVOLVED IN THE SALE OF STOCK ARE BORNE BY NASHVILLE BALLET AND NOT DEDUCTED FROM THE VALUE OF THE GIFT.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NASHVILLE BALLET
 
Employer identification number

58-1440788
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE, PERFORM, TEACH, AND PROMOTE DANCE AS AN ESSENTIAL AND INSPIRING ELEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR SEASON PERFORMANCE REPERTORY, WE CREATE AND PRESENT OUTSTANDING WORKS OF ART IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NOTABLE NASHVILLE ARTISTS, INCLUDING THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY, ALIAS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AND LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITERS. THESE INSPIRATIONAL WORKS OF ART REACH MORE THAN 34,000 MIDDLE TENNESSEANS EVERY YEAR. OUR SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET IS A NATIONALLY KNOWN LEADER IN CLASSICAL BALLET TRAINING AND TOP OF MIND LOCALLY FOR RECREATIONAL DANCING, WITH MORE THAN 1,400 STUDENTS ENROLLED ANNUALLY. OUR OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PERMEATE THE COMMUNITY AND REACH OVER 40,000 UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN MORE THAN 18 COUNTIES ACROSS TENNESSEE.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 8: CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS NASHVILLE BALLET'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BEGINNING IN DECEMBER 2012. THIS REVENUE IS RESTRICTED TO THE PURPOSE OF OUR CAPITAL EXPANSION AND OTHER ASSOCIATED EXPENSES. THE BREAKDOWN OF THIS REVENUE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRIOR YEAR: REPORTED ON LINE 8 4,157,092 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2,179,428 ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 1,977,664 CURRENT YEAR: REPORTED ON LINE 8 2,176,988 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 1,143,621 ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 1,033,367 COMPARISON OF PRIOR YEAR TO CURRENT YEAR "ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS" REVEALS A DECREASE IN CONTRIBUTIONS OF $944,297. THE MAJORITY OF THIS DECREASE IS DUE TO THE PROPER RECORDING OF A SIGNIFICANT ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION TWICE IN THE PRIOR YEAR REVENUE, TOTALING $916,000. THIS ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FROM A SINGLE DONOR WAS RECEIVED IN THE PRIOR YEAR FOR USE IN THE PRIOR YEAR AND THEN PLEDGED AGAIN IN MAY 2014, BUT RESTRICTED FOR USE IN THE CURRENT REPORTING YEAR. THIS ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION HAS ALREADY BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE SUBSEQUENT REPORTING PERIOD, BUT NO SUCH CONTRIBUTION WAS RECEIVED NOR PLEDGED DURING THE TAX REPORTING PERIOD, RESULTING IN AN APPARENT SHORTFALL DESPITE THE ANNUAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS REMAINING CONSTANT.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 18: TOTAL EXPENSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE RELEVANT, COMPARATIVE DATA FROM THE PRIOR YEAR TO THE CURRENT YEAR, ESTIMATED EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE LAUNCH OF NASHVILLE BALLET'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, FOR WHICH REVENUE IS DELINEATED ABOVE, AND DEPRECIATION EXPENSE (A SIGNIFICANT, NON-CASH EXPENSE) ARE EXPLAINED BELOW: PRIOR YEAR: REPORTED ON LINE 18 4,377,754 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 164,586 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 278,142 ALL OTHER EXPENSES 3,935,168 CURRENT YEAR: REPORTED ON LINE 18 4,884,181 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 323,377 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 338,400 ALL OTHER EXPENSES 4,222,404 COMPARISON OF PRIOR YEAR TO CURRENT YEAR "ALL OTHER EXPENSES" REVEALS AN INCREASE OF $287,236. THIS INCREASE REFLECTS AN APPROXIMATE 7% INCREASE IN EXPENSES OVER THE PRIOR YEAR EXCLUSIVE OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN-RELATED EXPENSES AND DEPRECIATION. MORE THAN $140,000 OF THIS INCREASE IS RELATED TO AN INCREASE IN STUDENT HOUSING EXPENSE AT BELMONT UNIVERSITY, WHICH IS OFFSET BY STUDENT-PAID ROOM AND BOARD FEES. WITH AN ANNUAL PERSONNEL EXPENDITURE OF OVER $2 MILLION, A LARGE SHARE OF THE REMAINING INCREASE IS DUE TO STANDARD SALARY AND WAGE INCREASES AND THE INCREASED EXPENSE OF NASHVILLE BALLET'S HEALTH INSURANCE AND BENEFIT PACKAGE, WHICH PROVIDES TWO HEALTH PLAN OPTIONS AT ZERO COST TO OUR STAFF AND DANCERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: NASHVILLE BALLET'S MISSION IS TO CREATE, PERFORM, TEACH AND PROMOTE DANCE AS AN ESSENTIAL AND INSPIRING ELEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE FULFILL THAT MISSION BY OFFERING A DIVERSE RANGE OF DANCE PROGRAMS IN OUR SEASON REPERTORY, EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET AND BRINGING DANCE INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH & EDUCATION PERFORMANCES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 IN WHAT WE CONSIDER OUR MOST AMBITIOUS SEASON TO DATE, NASHVILLE BALLET EXPANDED OUR EXISTING PROGRAMS AS FOLLOWS: NASHVILLE BALLET CREATED NEW WORKS AND PERFORMED ESSENTIAL PIECES WITHIN THE BALLET CANON, INTRODUCING CHOREOGRAPHY INTO OUR OWN REPERTORY AND EXPOSING A NEW GENERATION OF NASHVILLIANS TO THESE ESSENTIAL WORKS OF ART. OUR WINTER CONTEMPORARY SERIES, ATTITUDE, CONTINUES TO SERVE AS AN "AUDIENCE BUILDING" SERIES, ATTRACTING NEW PATRON HOUSEHOLDS TO THE BALLET EACH YEAR. WORLD-RENOWNED CHOREOGRAPHER CHRISTOPHER BRUCE SET MOONSHINE ON THE COMPANY, WHICH EXPLORED THE EMOTIONAL STORIES OF FOUR TRAVELING PERFORMERS TO THE MUSIC OF EARLY BOB DYLAN. ADDITIONALLY, PAUL VASTERLING AND GRAHAM LUSTIG EXCHANGED WORKS OF ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY TO BE PRESENTED BY NEW JERSEY'S LUSTIG DANCE THEATRE AND NASHVILLE BALLET, RESPECTIVELY. LUSTIG'S FANFARE JOINED THE LINEUP FOR OUR WINTER ATITTUDE PRESENTATION, AN ENERGETIC, ELEGANT BALLET THAT RECEIVED RAVE REVIEWS. WE CLOSED OUR 2014-2015 PERFORMANCE SEASON WITH OUR CUTTING-EDGE EMERGENCE SERIES, WHICH INCLUDED THREE BRAND NEW WORKS. EMERGENCE FEATURED MUSICAL COLLABORATIONS WITH THE WORLD-RENOWNED FISK JUBILEE SINGERS (ONE OF THEIR FIRST COLLABORATIONS WITH AN OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION), NASHVILLE OPERA AND SINGER-SONGWRITER MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES. THE SUCCESS OF THE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET IN FY15 INDICATES THAT NASHVILLE BALLET IS ALWAYS DEVELOPING A LOVE OF DANCE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. ENROLLMENT IN THE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET WAS MORE THAN 1,400 STUDENTS IN FY15. TOGETHER WITH OUR ELITE FIVE-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AND MASTER CLASSES, WE REACHED APPROXIMATELY 2,300 STUDENTS TOTAL. BY EDUCATING STUDENTS AS YOUNG AS 2 YEARS OLD, WE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE LEGACY OF BALLET AS AN ART FORM BY CULTIVATING FUTURE DANCERS, DONORS, PATRONS AND ARTS ENTHUSIASTS. THE EXPONENTIAL GROWTH OF THE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE MOTIVATED US TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY IN 2012 TO ASSESS OUR ABILITY TO RAISE THE FUNDS NEEDED TO EXPAND OUR SPACE AND ACCOMMODATE ALL OF THE STUDENTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO STUDY DANCE IN OUR SCHOOL. AS A RESULT, OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED A $5.5 MILLION FUNDRAISING GOAL TO FUND AN EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT AND THE PURCHASE OF THE NEIGHBORING FACILITY, FORMERLY CLIMB NASHVILLE. THE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN MAY 2015 AND INCLUDES 13,000 SQUARE FEET OF ADDITIONAL SPACE WITH THREE NEW STUDIOS (FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN), UPDATED FACILITIES FOR DANCERS AND STUDENTS, A LARGER AND UPDATED LOBBY, BETTER TRAFFIC FLOW BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING, AND MORE. AS A RESULT OF THE EXPANSION, MORE STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE PERSONALIZED, HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING. THE GOAL OF THE EXPANSION IS TO ALLOW SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET TO INCREASE ITS ENROLLMENT BY APPROXIMATELY 1,200 NEW STUDENTS AND ADD NEW CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGE 2-70 BY FY18. WE ALSO HOPE TO INCREASE OUR SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO FUND TRAINING. SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET PARTNERS WITH 25 METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EACH YEAR THROUGH ITS OUTREACH PROGRAM AND OFFERS 14 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR METRO NASHVILLE TITLE 1 SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET AT NO COST. WITH THE EXPANSION, SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET HOPES TO GROW ITS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY, WITH A GOAL OF 10% OF SCHOOL ENROLLMENT TO BE SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS WITHIN THREE TO FIVE YEARS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: THE PERFORMING COMPANY: NASHVILLE BALLET WANTS TO BE WHERE NASHVILLE MEETS BALLET - WHERE NASHVILLIANS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE ART FORM AND WHERE A CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CITY MERGES WITH THE FINE ART OF BALLET. LAST SEASON FULFULLED THAT GOAL AND PROVED TO BE OUR MOST DARING YET. WE OPENED THE 2014-2015 SEASON TO GREAT ACCLAIM WITH SWAN LAKE. WE BROKE TICKET SALES GOALS AND SAW BOX OFFICE REVENUES THAT WERE GREATER THAN OUR LAST PRESENTATION OF SWAN LAKE BY 51 PERCENT. IN DECEMBER 2014, NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER BROKE BOX OFFICE RECORDS TO BECOME THE HIGHEST-ATTENDED PERFORMANCE IN NASHVILLE BALLET'S 29-YEAR HISTORY. MORE THAN 22,000 NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER TICKETS WERE ISSUED FOR 12 PERFORMANCES. FEBRUARY 2015'S ATTITUDE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS IN THE BOX OFFICE AS WELL AS ARTISTICALLY. INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CHOREOGRAPHER CHRISTOPHER BRUCE SET MOONSHINE ON THE COMPANY, AN HONOR AND INDICATOR OF NASHVILLE BALLET'S ARTISTIC INTEGRITY AND STRENGTH. 2015'S EMERGENCE SERIES ONCE AGAIN UTILIZED MEANINGFUL AND ARTISTICALLY REMARKABLE COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS, INCLUDING FISK JUBILEE SINGERS, NASHVILLE OPERA AND MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES. THIS YEAR WE PRESENTED TWO SHOWINGS OF PETER AND THE WOLF ALONGSIDE THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY FOR THE FIRST TIME. WE ALSO PRESENTED ANOTHER CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE IN THE SPRING, CLOWNS AND OTHERS, WHICH WAS HOSTED AT THE MARTIN CENTER FOR NASHVILLE BALLET. ALL DANCES WERE PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONAL, RESIDENT ARTISTS FROM OUR COMPANY OF 22 PROFESSIONAL DANCERS AND SECOND COMPANY (NB2) CONSISTING OF 35 MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ALONGSIDE OUR MAIN COMPANY. NB2 DANCERS PERFORM ALL OF OUR OUTREACH & EDUCATION PERFORMANCES WHILE ALSO DANCING IN SEASON PRODUCTIONS AS THE CORPS DE BALLET. OUR PERFORMANCES ALONE REACH MORE THAN 34,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS, WHILE OUR OUTREACH & EDUCATION INITIATIVES REACH AN AUDIENCE OF 40,000, MANY OF WHOM MAY NOT OTHERWISE EXPERIENCE BALLET OR A NASHVILLE BALLET PERFORMANCE. SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET: AS THE ONLY PREPARATORY BALLET SCHOOL IN TENNESSEE LINKED WITH A PROFESSIONAL COMPANY, OUR GOAL IS TO SET THE STANDARD FOR INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE ACROSS THE STATE AND TO BE A NATIONALLY KNOWN LEADER IN CLASSICAL BALLET TRAINING. THAT UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO QUALITY HAS HELPED THE SCHOOL GROW FROM 662 STUDENTS IN 2011 TO MORE THAN 1,400 STUDENTS IN 2015. TOGETHER WITH OUR ELITE FIVE-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AND MASTER CLASSES, WE REACHED 2,300 STUDENTS IN FY15. THIS EXPONENTIAL GROWTH MOTIVATED OUR PLANS TO EXPAND OUR FACILITY TO ACCOMODATE THE DEMAND FOR THESE TRAINING PROGRAMS. WITHIN THE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET IS FIVE DIVISIONS: OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAM INTRODUCES BALLET TO OUR YOUNGEST STUDENTS (AGE 2 THROUGH 7) THROUGH MOVEMENT, MUSIC AND CREATIVE PLAY, IN THE HOPES THAT THEY WILL BECOME FUTURE BALLET DANCERS, FANS AND ADVOCATES WHO CAN CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THE ORGANIZATION INTO THE FUTURE. THE ACADEMY DIVISION (AGES 8-18) NURTURES EACH STUDENT'S TECHNICAL EXECUTION, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND MATURITY, HELPING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN ARTISTRY THROUGH PURE CLASSICAL TECHNIQUE. OUR BRAND NEW STUDIO DIVISION (AGES 8-18), DEBUTING FALL 2015, PROVIDES THE SAME LEVEL OF TRAINING AS IN THE ACADEMY DIVISION, BUT ON A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES ARE OFFERED, INCLUDING BALLET, JAZZ, HIP HOP AND MUSICAL THEATER. OUR COMMUNITY DIVISION IS AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS WHO ARE NEW TO DANCE, REDISCOVERING A PASSION FOR MOVEMENT, CONTINUING THEIR DANCE EDUCATION OR LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO STAY FIT. OUR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DIVISION WAS DEVELOPED TO GIVE DANCERS AGE 16-20 A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FURTHER DEVELOP TECHNIQUE, STRENGTH AND ARTISTRY IN A RIGOROUS PRE-PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT. DANCERS SELECTED FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE CHOSEN FOR THEIR TALENT AND POTENTIAL TO PURSUE A CAREER IN PROFESSIONAL DANCE. OUTREACH & EDUCATION: NASHVILLE BALLET BRINGS DANCE INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, HEAD START CENTERS, ARTS FESTIVALS AND ARTS VENUES. WE REACH APPROXIMATELY 18 MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNTIES, BRINGING DANCE TO MANY PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A LIVE PERFORMANCE. DURING THE 2014-2015 SEASON, WE GAVE MORE THAN 200 PERFORMANCES AND REACHED MORE THAN 40,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS. THIS REPRESENTS AN 8 PERCENT INCREASE OVER THE 37,000 INDIVIDUALS REACHED IN FY14. WE INTEGRATE DANCE EDUCATION WITH CORE SUBJECTS SUCH AS READING, MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES, WHILE MEETING THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS SET BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ONCE THEIR REVIEW IS COMPLETE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT BOTH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACCEPT THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AS PRESENTED. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY VIA E-MAIL TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING. ANY BOARD MEMBERS WHO CANNOT RECEIVE DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY ARE PROVIDED WITH A PAPER COPY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND OTHER BOARD OFFICERS REVIEW THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND NOTE CONFLICTS SO THEY CAN ASK SELECT BOARD MEMBERS TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES ON TOPICS WITH WHICH THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED A CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THEY ALSO BENCHMARK THE COMPENSATION AGAINST COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO SIMILAR POSITIONS IN COMPARABLE DANCE COMPANIES VIA INFORMATION PROVIDED ON OTHER COMPANIES' FORM 990S.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 NASHVILLE BALLET MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ANNUAL AUDITS AND SIGNIFICANT OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE WWW.GIVINGMATTERS.COM.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE ENDOWMENT -2,698.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS REGARDING THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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