Minneapolis, MN

Threads Dance Project

EIN 27-3479875

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Communities of color Children & youth

Mission

Threads Dance Project was founded to examine, expose, and celebrate the threads that connect people. The organization uses dance, education, and community programming to foster human connection, artistic excellence, and equitable access to the performing arts.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Threads Dance Project

Threads Dance Project is a Minneapolis-based, BIPOC-led 501(c)(3) dance organization founded by Karen L. Charles in 2011. The company produces concert dance works, commissions emerging choreographers (with emphasis on BIPOC and female creators), and operates community-facing programs that include youth training (NexGen), adult classes, and public workshops.

Threads maintains a community home called the Threads Dance Nexus where it offers discounted rentals to BIPOC creators, need-based scholarships for youth participants, and space for rehearsals and classes. In recent years the organization has continued its Tapestries commissioning program, presented season performances and film work, expanded artist support practices, and marked its 15th anniversary of programming and community engagement.

Notable achievements

Tapestries Emerging Choreographer Program

Established a recurring commissioning and development program that focuses on supporting emerging BIPOC and female choreographers, increasing the number and visibility of diverse voices in concert dance.

Threads Dance Nexus — community home

Built and operates a community-facing studio hub that provides discounted rentals to BIPOC artists and organizations, youth programming, and space for performances and classes.

Sustained operating growth and institutional funding

Secured multi-year grant support and operating funding from regional funders and foundations while reporting organizational revenues and expenses consistent with a mid-sized regional arts nonprofit.

At a glance

Total assets: $417K
Annual revenue: $328K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 27-3479875
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.threadsdance.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Identified as an active 501(c)(3) arts organization in national nonprofit databases and local giving platforms (public filings and listings confirm tax-exempt status).

Recipient of competitive foundation support and program grants in recent grant cycles, reflecting regional philanthropic recognition of its artistic and community impact.

Featured in regional dance networks and arts directories for its NexGen youth training, summer intensives, and public performance initiatives.

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