509 Cultural Center
The center organizes contemporary art exhibitions, performing arts events, arts education, public art programs and an artist in residency program designed to amplify the voices of the downtown …
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509 Cultural Center is a arts culture organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $663K. EIN: 943095774.
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Mission
The center organizes contemporary art exhibitions, performing arts events, arts education, public art programs and an artist in residency program designed to amplify the voices of the downtown tenderloin/6th street neighborhoods diverse artists and residents.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· 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, 509 Cultural Center 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 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodology509 Cultural Center is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 943095774. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $88K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
509 Cultural Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943095774. 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.
509 Cultural Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.
509 Cultural Center is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, 509 Cultural Center has $88K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% 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.
509 Cultural Center 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 small organization. It has $88K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for 509 Cultural Center. 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, 509 Cultural Center 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
509 Cultural Center is a arts culture organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $663K. EIN: 943095774. 509 Cultural Center is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $88K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to 509 Cultural Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 509 Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943095774, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
509 CULTURAL CENTER 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 (8)
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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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 31 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 · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about 509 Cultural Center
- What is 509 Cultural Center?
- 509 Cultural Center is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. 509 Cultural Center is a arts culture organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $663K. EIN: 943095774.
- When was 509 Cultural Center founded?
- 509 Cultural Center was founded in 1987.
- Who leads 509 Cultural Center?
- Laurie Lazer serves as Co-Director.
- Where is 509 Cultural Center located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is 509 Cultural Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is 509 Cultural Center trustworthy?
- 509 Cultural Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 509 Cultural Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943095774.
- What is 509 Cultural Center's website?
- http://www.luggagestoregallery.org