Bidoun Projects Inc
Bidoun projects is a publishing and curatorial initiative whose aim is to present new and unexpected ideas about middle eastern arts and culture. Bidoun produces an avant-garde magazine …
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Bidoun.orgbidoun.org is the comprehensive archival website and publishing platform for bidoun magazine. Comprised of 6,039 images, 1071 articles, 512 authors and 29 issues, bidoun.org presents 10 years of the print magazine in a digital archive made available online for free. In addition, newly commissioned long-form articles, translations, and artist projects were published on the platform throughout the calendar year on a monthly basis reaching over 23,000 unique viewers online and over 15,000 followers on social media nicolas moufarrege publicationbidoun conducted research and planning for a forthcoming large-scale monograph on the life and work of artist nicolas moufarrege. This included editorial and scholarly research, the commissioning of long-form essays, editorial photography and documentation of archival works. Etel adnan publicationbidoun conducted research …
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Mission
Bidoun projects is a publishing and curatorial initiative whose aim is to present new and unexpected ideas about middle eastern arts and culture. Bidoun produces an avant-garde magazine that combines elements of an art magazine and literary journal. It is circulated to approximately 4,500 individuals and institutions, and more than 23,000 readers view the material via our website, newsletters and social media feeds. Our contributors include artists, writers, activists, filmmakers and entrepreneurs from across the globe and our curatorial activities take form as exhibitions, film screenings, lectures and book launches.
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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, Bidoun Projects Inc has a complete profile, sourced from 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- 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 + methodologyBidoun Projects Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272832354. 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 $991K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bidoun Projects Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272832354. 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.
Bidoun Projects Inc 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.
Bidoun Projects Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bidoun Projects Inc has $991K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bidoun Projects 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 $991K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bidoun Projects Inc. 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, Bidoun Projects 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 59% 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.
Bidoun.orgbidoun.org is the comprehensive archival website and publishing platform for bidoun magazine. Comprised of 6,039 images, 1071 articles, 512 authors and 29 issues, bidoun.org presents 10 years of the print magazine in a digital archive made available online for free. In addition, newly commissioned long-form articles, translations, and artist projects were published on the platform throughout the calendar year on a monthly basis reaching over 23,000 unique viewers online and over 15,000 followers on social media nicolas moufarrege publicationbidoun conducted research and planning for a forthcoming large-scale monograph on the life and work of artist nicolas moufarrege. This included editorial and scholarly research, the commissioning of long-form essays, editorial photography... Bidoun Projects Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $991K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Bidoun Projects Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bidoun Projects Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272832354, 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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BIDOUN PROJECTS 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 (11)
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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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 41 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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Bidoun Projects Inc
- What is Bidoun Projects Inc?
- Bidoun Projects Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Bidoun.orgbidoun.org is the comprehensive archival website and publishing platform for bidoun magazine. Comprised of 6,039 images, 1071 articles, 512 authors and 29 issues, bidoun.org presents 10 years of the print magazine in a digital archive made available online for free. In addition, newly commissioned long-form articles, translations, and artist projects were published on the platform throughout the calendar year on a monthly basis reaching over 23,000 unique viewers online and over 15,000 followers on social media nicolas moufarrege publicationbidoun conducted research and planning for a forthcoming large-scale monograph on the life and work of artist nicolas moufarrege. This included editorial and scholarly research, the commissioning of long-form essays, editorial photography and documentation of archival works. Etel adnan publicationbidoun conducted research and planning for a book of rememberances celebrating the famed lebenase-american poet and essayist etel adnan who died in 2021. This included the sourcing, commissioning, and editing of 25 essays about adnan's life and work from various public and personal figures that engaged with her throughout her life.
- When was Bidoun Projects Inc founded?
- Bidoun Projects Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Bidoun Projects Inc?
- Negar Azimi serves as Secretary.
- Where is Bidoun Projects Inc located?
- Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, United States.
- What is Bidoun Projects Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bidoun Projects Inc trustworthy?
- Bidoun Projects Inc 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 Bidoun Projects Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 272832354.
- What is Bidoun Projects Inc's website?
- http://bidoun.org