Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc
The babylon citizens council on the arts (bacca) is a not-for-profit cultural resource center for the arts serving the needs of residents, artists and art organizations in the …
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Visual arts: conduct classes in painting, life drawing with models and still lifes using acrylics, watercolors. Oils - most mediums. Create juried art shows and photography and sculptur exhibitions. Benefits 6200. Native american festival: promote native american culture with authentic crafts, drums, food, and dance. 2day event. Long island bluegrass festival: all day music festival with educational music tents, etc. This year was held virtually. Benefits 7,300. Presenting professional cultural programs to community. Examples are: theatre, 4th friday concerts, sunday song swap, book signings, open mic night, music - all genres. Low cost admissions. Benefits 6,500. Other program services
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Mission
The babylon citizens council on the arts (bacca) is a not-for-profit cultural resource center for the arts serving the needs of residents, artists and art organizations in the township of babylon. Incorporated in 1974, bacca is designed to sponsor and develop artistic, cultural, and educational programs or services. The board of trustees has set goals to promote and encourage artists in their endeavors through consulting, promotion, technical assistance, and other resources. Our objective is to present quality cultural programs and opportunities for local artists to promote their craft.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc 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
- 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 governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBabylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Babylon, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 112396836. 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 $194K in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 112396836. 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.
Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts 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 84% 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.
Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc is located in Babylon, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc has $194K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc 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 $194K in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Babylon Citizens Council on 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, Babylon Citizens Council on 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 84% 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.
Visual arts: conduct classes in painting, life drawing with models and still lifes using acrylics, watercolors. Oils - most mediums. Create juried art shows and photography and sculptur exhibitions. Benefits 6200. Native american festival: promote native american culture with authentic crafts, drums, food, and dance. 2day event. Long island bluegrass festival: all day music festival with educational music tents, etc. This year was held virtually. Benefits 7,300. Presenting professional cultural programs to community. Examples are: theatre, 4th friday concerts, sunday song swap, book signings, open mic night, music - all genres. Low cost admissions. Benefits 6,500. Other program services Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $194K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 112396836, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BABYLON CITIZENS COUNCIL ON 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 - 79 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 79 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 · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc
- What is Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc?
- Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Babylon, United States. Visual arts: conduct classes in painting, life drawing with models and still lifes using acrylics, watercolors. Oils - most mediums. Create juried art shows and photography and sculptur exhibitions. Benefits 6200. Native american festival: promote native american culture with authentic crafts, drums, food, and dance. 2day event. Long island bluegrass festival: all day music festival with educational music tents, etc. This year was held virtually. Benefits 7,300. Presenting professional cultural programs to community. Examples are: theatre, 4th friday concerts, sunday song swap, book signings, open mic night, music - all genres. Low cost admissions. Benefits 6,500. Other program services
- When was Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc founded?
- Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc?
- Shawn S Cullinan Esq serves as President.
- Where is Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc located?
- Headquartered in Babylon, NY, United States.
- What is Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc trustworthy?
- Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts 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 Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 112396836.
- What is Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Inc's website?
- http://www.babylonarts.org