3 Dots Downtown
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Each month, the organization awards 1000 to a community member to pursue a creative venture. The organization funded 10 individuals to run projects in 2021. These projects included a mix of justice and equity initiatives, artistic efforts and creative community infrastructure. The goal of the gallery is to expose the community to art and artists that they might not otherwise connect with by attaching our gallery alongside our primary event space. During our time of closure over the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization pivoted to artwork that could be experienced outside, including an led installation on the outside of our building by artist ian brill that brought art to our community safely when entering our physical space was not an option. …
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To inspire a more vibrant community by promoting local arts, cultivating innovative experiences and offering an inclusive, welcoming community
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, 3 Dots Downtown has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodology3 Dots Downtown is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in State College, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 834518375. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $550K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
3 Dots Downtown's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 834518375. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
3 Dots Downtown has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
3 Dots Downtown is located in State College, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, 3 Dots Downtown has $550K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
3 Dots Downtown is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $550K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for 3 Dots Downtown. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, 3 Dots Downtown holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Each month, the organization awards 1000 to a community member to pursue a creative venture. The organization funded 10 individuals to run projects in 2021. These projects included a mix of justice and equity initiatives, artistic efforts and creative community infrastructure. The goal of the gallery is to expose the community to art and artists that they might not otherwise connect with by attaching our gallery alongside our primary event space. During our time of closure over the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization pivoted to artwork that could be experienced outside, including an led installation on the outside of our building by artist ian brill that brought art to our community... 3 Dots Downtown is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $550K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to 3 Dots Downtown are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 3 Dots Downtown is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 834518375, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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3 DOTS DOWNTOWN is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (18)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 47 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about 3 Dots Downtown
- What is 3 Dots Downtown?
- 3 Dots Downtown is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in State College, United States. Each month, the organization awards 1000 to a community member to pursue a creative venture. The organization funded 10 individuals to run projects in 2021. These projects included a mix of justice and equity initiatives, artistic efforts and creative community infrastructure. The goal of the gallery is to expose the community to art and artists that they might not otherwise connect with by attaching our gallery alongside our primary event space. During our time of closure over the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization pivoted to artwork that could be experienced outside, including an led installation on the outside of our building by artist ian brill that brought art to our community safely when entering our physical space was not an option. 15,000 walk past our windows on the corner of beaver ave. And pugh st. Each month and experience this installation. 3 dots hired an executive director in april 2021 and reopened to the public in june 2021 with a free weekly community block party series called tuesdays on the terrace. Our monthly numbers tripled, from 1000/month to 3000+/month. We re-embraced first fridays in summer 2021 and expanded our programming partnerships to include local arts and culture individuals and organizations as leaders. We hosted a regional gathering of arts and community leaders from across the mid-atlantic called the creative communities convening in november 2021.
- When was 3 Dots Downtown founded?
- 3 Dots Downtown was founded in 2019.
- Who leads 3 Dots Downtown?
- Ted Graef serves as Treasurer.
- Where is 3 Dots Downtown located?
- Headquartered in State College, PA, United States.
- What is 3 Dots Downtown's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is 3 Dots Downtown trustworthy?
- 3 Dots Downtown has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is 3 Dots Downtown's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 834518375.
- What is 3 Dots Downtown's website?
- http://3dotsdowntown.com