Dance Fairies is a Boerne, Texas 501(c)(3) (EIN 83-4269566) founded in 2018 that has redistributed more than 30,000 gently used dance costumes to aspiring dancers in need across the United States and internationally. It publishes the most specific intake rules of any dance program in this directory. It accepts ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop costumes with no stains or odor and in very good condition; ballet slippers, jazz shoes, and tap shoes that are new or were worn only once or twice and have been cleaned and sanitized; leotards that are new or very gently used; and tights only if they are new. It asks donors not to send visibly used shoes or anything more than ten years old. Because redistribution costs the organization roughly three dollars per pound, donors are asked to contribute toward shipping, and in return can buy a discounted twenty dollar label covering a box of up to thirty pounds. Intake runs year-round rather than on a seasonal window. Tax receipts are issued by email and take about four to six weeks. Contact (210) 535-8822 or contact@dancefairies.org for the current shipping address and the label.
Dance Fairies is not listed as running a single seasonal collection window, so donations are generally accepted year round. Capacity still varies. Volunteer-run programs pause intake when storage fills up, so check before sending a large donation.
Yes. Dance Fairies accepts mail-in donations from anywhere in the United States. Their stated service area is Based in Boerne TX, ships nationally. Only 7 of the 99 programs in this directory accept nationwide mail-in donations, so this is one of the more flexible options if nothing is near you. Assume you pay shipping unless the program says otherwise.
Dance Fairies is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on August 10, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.