DONATION PAGE
What Your Support Goes Towards
Ice Studios School of Dance Director, Isha "ICE" Williams, has been spearheading the functionality of the studio for over 15 years. As a nonprofit organization, the studio relies on the generosity of donors like you to help cover the gaps between tuition fees and the actual costs of running our programs. Fundraising allows us to keep classes affordable, provide scholarships, and maintain a welcoming, inclusive space for dancers of all ages and backgrounds. Your support is essential in ensuring that we can continue to thrive as a community-driven organization and provide exceptional dance education to all.
Below is a breakdown of how your donation can make a direct impact on the daily operations of our studio. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference—thank you for supporting the arts!
Cost Breakdown
Nutritional Needs
• 150 kids weekly x $1.50/snack (avg) x 48 weeks (Sept–Aug) = $10,800/year
Snacks for recitals:
• 175 people (students + staff/volunteers) x $2/snack = $350 per recital x 2 recitals = $700/year
• Yearly Health/Nutrition Class: $2,000/year
• Snacks for Interns: $1,200/year
Staffing Needs
• Teacher Contracts: $40,000/year
• New Admin (Part-Time): $30,000/year
• Full-Time Director: $75,000/year
• Grant Writer (Part-Time Contract): $25,000/year
Facility Needs
• Current Rent: $24,000/year
• New Building Rent: $60,000/year
• Utilities Estimate: $12,000/year
No goods or services are provided for donations and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable under the law
Build the Future
Our Goal: Raise $1.5 million to build a state-of-the-art performing arts facility from the ground up and expand ICE Studios’ programs, providing free resources and opportunities to underserved youth in Kansas City.
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ICE Studios has always been a hub of creativity and empowerment for Kansas City’s youth. Now, we’re taking the next leap forward: building our very own 5,000-square-foot facility designed to support and inspire every child who walks through our doors.
With your support, we will provide free performing arts programs, healthy snacks, life skills training, and a safe space for kids in the urban core of Kansas City. Together, we can ensure no child misses the opportunity to dream, dance, and thrive.