Aiken Center for the Arts Inc
To create and sponsor educational opportunities in the arts
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Mission
To create and sponsor educational opportunities in the arts
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Aiken Center for the Arts Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% 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
- Established in 1971, it predates 81% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAiken Center for the Arts Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Aiken, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237249651. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $622K in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Aiken Center for the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237249651. 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.
Aiken Center for the Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.
Aiken Center for the Arts Inc is located in Aiken, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Aiken Center for the Arts Inc has $622K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Aiken Center for the Arts Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $622K in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Aiken Center for the Arts Inc. 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, Aiken Center for the Arts Inc 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 85% 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.
Discover inspiring visual and performing arts at Aiken Center for the Arts. Explore local exhibitions, take art classes, shop unique handmade goods, and join community events in historic downtown Aiken, SC. Aiken Center for the Arts Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $622K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Aiken Center for the Arts Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aiken Center for the Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237249651, 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 (FY2025): 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.
AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 103 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 103 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 · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Aiken Center for the Arts Inc
- What is Aiken Center for the Arts Inc?
- Aiken Center for the Arts Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Aiken, United States. Discover inspiring visual and performing arts at Aiken Center for the Arts. Explore local exhibitions, take art classes, shop unique handmade goods, and join community events in historic downtown Aiken, SC.
- When was Aiken Center for the Arts Inc founded?
- Aiken Center for the Arts Inc was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Aiken Center for the Arts Inc?
- Caroline Gwinn serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Aiken Center for the Arts Inc located?
- Headquartered in Aiken, SC, United States.
- What is Aiken Center for the Arts Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Aiken Center for the Arts Inc trustworthy?
- Aiken Center for the Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Aiken Center for the Arts Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237249651.
- What is Aiken Center for the Arts Inc's website?
- http://www.aikencenterforthearts.org