Avon Hills Folk School
Build and enrich community through the sharing and teaching of traditional practices, craft and art.
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Central to fulfilling Avon Hills' Mission is building community through the teaching and sharing of traditional skills, craft and art. We do this through connecting local and regional artists from many cultural backgrounds with members of our local and regional community. In the past year we estimate to have reached between 120-150 adult learners, 230-250 youth learners (under 18 years of age), engaged 15-20 artists/makers and offered between 12-15 experiences and classes. Given our location within the Avon Hills Conservation Overlay District we weave nature into many of our experiences and classes, constantly exploring what is possible at the intersection of Art & Nature. TimberNook Programming at Avon Hills Folk School provides for child-led, unrestricted free play in nature. Children …
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Mission
Build and enrich community through the sharing and teaching of traditional practices, craft and art.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Avon Hills Folk School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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
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- financial records (3 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 + methodologyAvon Hills Folk School is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Avon, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 820638008. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $250K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Avon Hills Folk School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 820638008. 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.
Avon Hills Folk School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% 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.
Avon Hills Folk School is located in Avon, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Avon Hills Folk School has $250K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% 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.
Avon Hills Folk School 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 $250K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Avon Hills Folk School. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Avon Hills Folk School 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 77% 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.
Central to fulfilling Avon Hills' Mission is building community through the teaching and sharing of traditional skills, craft and art. We do this through connecting local and regional artists from many cultural backgrounds with members of our local and regional community. In the past year we estimate to have reached between 120-150 adult learners, 230-250 youth learners (under 18 years of age), engaged 15-20 artists/makers and offered between 12-15 experiences and classes. Given our location within the Avon Hills Conservation Overlay District we weave nature into many of our experiences and classes, constantly exploring what is possible at the intersection of Art & Nature. TimberNook Programming at Avon Hills Folk... Avon Hills Folk School is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $250K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Avon Hills Folk School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Avon Hills Folk School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 820638008, 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
3 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.
AVON HILLS FOLK SCHOOL 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 (6)
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6 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 19 officers on file
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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 · 2016
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Avon Hills Folk School
- What is Avon Hills Folk School?
- Avon Hills Folk School is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Avon, United States. Central to fulfilling Avon Hills' Mission is building community through the teaching and sharing of traditional skills, craft and art. We do this through connecting local and regional artists from many cultural backgrounds with members of our local and regional community. In the past year we estimate to have reached between 120-150 adult learners, 230-250 youth learners (under 18 years of age), engaged 15-20 artists/makers and offered between 12-15 experiences and classes. Given our location within the Avon Hills Conservation Overlay District we weave nature into many of our experiences and classes, constantly exploring what is possible at the intersection of Art & Nature. TimberNook Programming at Avon Hills Folk School provides for child-led, unrestricted free play in nature. Children from 18 months to 12 years old are offered the opportunity to establish and grow a life-long relationship with nature. Children grow in their confidence and experience in: creativity, collaboration, physical, social-emotional, conflict resolution, moving within and experiencing the natural world, in community with other children.
- When was Avon Hills Folk School founded?
- Avon Hills Folk School was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Avon Hills Folk School?
- Chris Schellinger serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Avon Hills Folk School located?
- Headquartered in Avon, MN, United States.
- What is Avon Hills Folk School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Avon Hills Folk School trustworthy?
- Avon Hills Folk School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Avon Hills Folk School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 820638008.
- What is Avon Hills Folk School's website?
- http://avonhillsfolkschool.org