Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
THE BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION & THE ARTS (BOPA) WAS CREATED IN 2002 WITH A MISSION TO MAKE BALTIMORE A MORE VIBRANT AND CREATIVE CITY. BOPA SERVES AS …
Baltimore Office Of Promotion
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Visit www.promotionandarts.orgAbout Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is a arts culture organization based in BALTIMORE, United States. Annual revenue: $4.5 million. EIN: 900091850.
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Mission
The baltimore office of promotion & the arts (bopa) was created in 2002 with a mission to make baltimore a more vibrant and creative city. Bopa serves as baltimore city's designated arts council and film office and coordinates a wide variety of arts programming for the benefit of all people in baltimore. Bopa is responsible for producing special events and promotions throughout baltimore as well as managing several city landmarks and attractions.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it 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 comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBaltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Baltimore, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 900091850. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 900091850. 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.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is located in Baltimore, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is 7 Saint Paul St Ste 100, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. 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, Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts 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 60% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is a arts culture organization based in BALTIMORE, United States. Annual revenue: $4.5 million. EIN: 900091850. Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 60% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 900091850, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION AND THE ARTS 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 (18)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 48 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts
- What is Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts?
- Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Baltimore, United States. Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is a arts culture organization based in BALTIMORE, United States. Annual revenue: $4.5 million. EIN: 900091850.
- When was Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts founded?
- Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts?
- Brian Wentz serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
- Where is Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts located?
- Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, United States.
- What is Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 60% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts trustworthy?
- Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 900091850.
- What is Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts's website?
- https://www.promotionandarts.org