American Women Artists
American women artists (awa) is a non-profit organization qualified under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. The organization is dedicated to the inspiration, celebration and encouragement of …
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National museum exhibition: awa organized a national museum show in 2023 at brookgreen gardens in south carolina. These annual juried exhibitions provide our members with all-too-rare exposure and promotion of their work on a national scale and in a museum setting. This helps to elevate the work of all women artists. There were purchases at each of the past museum shows, providing an invaluable opportunity to increase the number of women artists in permanent collections of museums and fine art collectors. Program service accomplishments: all members in the show are juried for awards of cash and donated merchandise which helps to support their work in the field of the visual fine arts and to further their careers on a national …
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Mission
American women artists (awa) is a non-profit organization qualified under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. The organization is dedicated to the inspiration, celebration and encouragement of women in the visual fine arts by creating professional exhibition opportunities for its members in galleries and museums around the country, increasing public awareness of women's accomplishments in the visual fine arts, and providing educational opportunities through workshops, artist demos, and the organization's website and newsletter.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Women Artists has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- 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 contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Women Artists is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Knoxville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 742816298. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $464K in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
American Women Artists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742816298. 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 Women Artists has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
American Women Artists is located in Knoxville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Women Artists has $464K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
American Women Artists 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 $464K in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for American Women Artists. 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 Women Artists 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 74% 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.
National museum exhibition: awa organized a national museum show in 2023 at brookgreen gardens in south carolina. These annual juried exhibitions provide our members with all-too-rare exposure and promotion of their work on a national scale and in a museum setting. This helps to elevate the work of all women artists. There were purchases at each of the past museum shows, providing an invaluable opportunity to increase the number of women artists in permanent collections of museums and fine art collectors. Program service accomplishments: all members in the show are juried for awards of cash and donated merchandise which helps to support their work in the field of the visual... American Women Artists is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $464K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Women Artists are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Women Artists is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742816298, 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
6 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
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AMERICAN WOMEN ARTISTS 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 (17)
Source: Public filings
17 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 - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 52 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Women Artists
- What is American Women Artists?
- American Women Artists is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Knoxville, United States. National museum exhibition: awa organized a national museum show in 2023 at brookgreen gardens in south carolina. These annual juried exhibitions provide our members with all-too-rare exposure and promotion of their work on a national scale and in a museum setting. This helps to elevate the work of all women artists. There were purchases at each of the past museum shows, providing an invaluable opportunity to increase the number of women artists in permanent collections of museums and fine art collectors. Program service accomplishments: all members in the show are juried for awards of cash and donated merchandise which helps to support their work in the field of the visual fine arts and to further their careers on a national level. The museum show opportunity has opened new levels of exposure and awareness of our women artists. Awa self-publishes an annual museum catalog which futher promotes the mission of the organization and its artists to a broad audience. Public programming: awa organizes an annual symposium on women in the arts which has been held in person and online. It was held at brookgreen gardens in 2023 and recorded for posting online. A panel of artists, gallery owners, and musuem professionals participated in a roundtable discussion about various roles of the art world and their impact on women artists' career. A presentation by historian jan gilmore, phd was given on the 30- year history of awa. Other program services: general program.
- When was American Women Artists founded?
- American Women Artists was founded in 1997.
- Who leads American Women Artists?
- Miriam Esteve serves as Treasurer.
- Where is American Women Artists located?
- Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, United States.
- What is American Women Artists's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Women Artists trustworthy?
- American Women Artists has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Women Artists's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742816298.
- What is American Women Artists's website?
- http://www.americanwomenartists.org