Grand Rapids, MI

CREATIVE ARTS REPERTOIRE ENSEMBLE INC

EIN 38-3525518

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth

Mission

Dedicated to enriching the dance community in West Michigan by offering performance opportunities, technical training, and accessible dance education that cultivates young artists and broadens public engagement with ballet.

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

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About CREATIVE ARTS REPERTOIRE ENSEMBLE INC

Research verified that EIN 38-3525518 corresponds to CREATIVE ARTS REPERTOIRE ENSEMBLE INC (commonly known as CARE Ballet) based in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization operates both a performing company (Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble) and a school (CARE Conservatory of Ballet). CARE produces family-focused, condensed classical ballets (notably its long-running 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'), runs year-round technique classes and ensemble training, and offers reduced-rate tuition and scholarship opportunities to increase access for youth. The organization has actively presented seasons, community performances, and instructional programs within the last 2–3 years. CARE is an operating, donor-facing 501(c)(3) arts organization with a maintained web presence, active fundraising listings, and recent local media and state arts council engagement indicating ongoing operations and public programming.

Notable achievements

Sustained annual holiday production

Maintains a long-running family-friendly production of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' and other seasonal ballets that introduce young audiences to classical dance and draw consistent community attendance.

State arts funding and grant support

Secured competitive grant support in recent grant cycles to underwrite programming, outreach, and reduced-fee instruction, strengthening the organization’s ability to serve students and audiences across West Michigan.

Integrated school-and-company model

Operates a conservatory-style training program alongside the performing company, providing a clear performance pathway for students and enabling regular seasonal productions featuring local youth performers.

At a glance

Total assets: $28K
Annual revenue: $209K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-3525518
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.careballet.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Regularly covered by local media outlets and community arts publications for its seasonal productions and community programs.

Listed and active on multiple donor and fundraising platforms, demonstrating public-facing fundraising capability and donor engagement.

Included as a grantee/participant in Michigan state arts council funding plans and local arts funding lists, reflecting institutional recognition and support.

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