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American Institute of Graphic Arts

Provide education and program services to graphic arts professionals.

Arts & Culture San Francisco, CA EIN: 942998197 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About American Institute of Graphic Arts

The professional organization for design, serving The Bay Area and beyond.

Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A4XC
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Mission

Provide education and program services to graphic arts professionals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 19%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2028.73%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 773.3% of total expenses ($185,000 of $23,923).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.18
Program$0.18

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Institute of Graphic Arts 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
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for American Institute of Graphic Arts draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. 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
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Institute of Graphic Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 942998197. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

American Institute of Graphic Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942998197. 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 Institute of Graphic Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

American Institute of Graphic Arts is located in San Francisco, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, American Institute of Graphic Arts has $9K in annual revenue. It allocates 19% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

American Institute of Graphic Arts 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 small organization. It has $9K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for American Institute of Graphic Arts. 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 Institute of Graphic Arts is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 19% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.

The professional organization for design, serving The Bay Area and beyond. American Institute of Graphic Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 19% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $9K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to American Institute of Graphic Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Institute of Graphic Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942998197, 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
Under $10K
19% 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
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
Dawn Z••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 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
Not available · 2
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Institute of Graphic Arts

What is American Institute of Graphic Arts?
American Institute of Graphic Arts is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. The professional organization for design, serving The Bay Area and beyond.
Who leads American Institute of Graphic Arts?
Dawn Zidonis serves as Executive Director.
Where is American Institute of Graphic Arts located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is American Institute of Graphic Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K. 19% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Institute of Graphic Arts trustworthy?
American Institute of Graphic Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Institute of Graphic Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942998197.
What is American Institute of Graphic Arts's website?
http://www.aigasf.org