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American Art Therapy Association Inc

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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About American Art Therapy Association Inc

AATA is a not-for-profit professional, and educational organization dedicated to the growth and development of the art therapy profession.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E52Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

The american art therapy association is a non-partisan, professional membership association. The mission is to advocate for expansion of access to professional art therapists continued on sch o

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E52Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.8% of total expenses ($166,615 of $1,542,339).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show American Art Therapy Association Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Established in 1969, it predates 86% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Art Therapy Association Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 363823033. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

American Art Therapy Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363823033. 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.

American Art Therapy Association Inc 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 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

American Art Therapy Association Inc is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Art Therapy Association Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Art Therapy Association Inc is classified as a Health 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for American Art Therapy Association 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, American Art Therapy Association 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

AATA is a not-for-profit professional, and educational organization dedicated to the growth and development of the art therapy profession. American Art Therapy Association Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to American Art Therapy Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 363823033, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Cynthia Y••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Role of Art Therapy in Treating Schizophrenia - HealthCentral
Dec 2025
www.healthcentral.com
Toward emotional mediation: generative AI in art therapy for psychosocial health support - Frontiers
Oct 2025
www.frontiersin.org
How art therapy helps the brain - NPR Illinois
May 2025
www.nprillinois.org
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Art therapy and neuroscience: evidence, limits, and myths - Frontiers
Oct 2024
www.frontiersin.org
Grabie Art Fund Collaborates With American Art Therapy Association (AATA) to Make Art Therapy Accessible to All - Newswi
May 2024
www.newswire.com
Effectiveness of Art Therapy With Adult Clients in 2018—What Progress Has Been Made? - Frontiers
Feb 2024
www.frontiersin.org
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Pre-Art Therapy Program Combines Compassion and Creativity - Taylor University
Aug 2023
www.taylor.edu
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Fostering Self-Awareness, Emotional Regulation, and Personal Growth Through Art Therapy - University of Utah Health
Aug 2022
healthcare.utah.edu
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Art Therapy: A Complementary Treatment for Mental Disorders - Frontiers
Aug 2021
www.frontiersin.org
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Pratt Remembers Cliff Joseph, Founding Art Therapy Faculty Member and Alumnus - Pratt Institute
Dec 2020
www.pratt.edu

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 63 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1969
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Art Therapy Association Inc

What is American Art Therapy Association Inc?
American Art Therapy Association Inc is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Arlington, United States. AATA is a not-for-profit professional, and educational organization dedicated to the growth and development of the art therapy profession.
When was American Art Therapy Association Inc founded?
American Art Therapy Association Inc was founded in 1969.
Who leads American Art Therapy Association Inc?
Cynthia Young serves as Executive Director.
Where is American Art Therapy Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
What is American Art Therapy Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Art Therapy Association Inc trustworthy?
American Art Therapy Association Inc 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 American Art Therapy Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363823033.
What is American Art Therapy Association Inc's website?
http://www.americanarttherapyassociation.org