Boom Arts Inc
Boom arts imagines new social and political possibilities through live performance.boom arts is a boutique presenter and producer of contemporary theatre and performance from around the world. Founded …
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* school of hope - in the fall of 2021 we partnered with local organization playwrite inc. To conduct creative workshops with local portland teens on empathy, as part of an international project organized by uk companythe paper birds. Each workshop session was focused on a specific aspect of empathy and had a create prompt for the youth to create artworks each time exploring different mediums, including spoken work, visual art, and film making. The workshops culminated in an online event with youth who participated from around the world sharing their work and manifestos for the future.* a thousand ways part three: an assembly - in november 2021, we presented the culminating trilogy of a thousand ways (part three): an …
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Mission
Boom arts imagines new social and political possibilities through live performance.boom arts is a boutique presenter and producer of contemporary theatre and performance from around the world. Founded in 2012, boom arts has reached nearly 10,000 portlanders with innovative presentations of vital and timely plays and multidisciplinary performances. We've produced performances in theatres, galleries, public parks, living rooms, and other sites around the city. Through performances and accompanying workshops, lectures, post-show discussions, community gatherings, and other events, boom arts is building cross-cultural bridges, sparking community conversations about important issues, connecting portland performing artists with their national and international counterparts, and contributing to our city's culture of compassion, curiosity, and creativity.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Boom Arts Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBoom Arts Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472199079. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $219K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Boom Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472199079. 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.
Boom Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('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.
Boom Arts Inc is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Boom Arts Inc has $219K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Boom 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 $219K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Boom 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, Boom 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 64% 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.
* school of hope - in the fall of 2021 we partnered with local organization playwrite inc. To conduct creative workshops with local portland teens on empathy, as part of an international project organized by uk companythe paper birds. Each workshop session was focused on a specific aspect of empathy and had a create prompt for the youth to create artworks each time exploring different mediums, including spoken work, visual art, and film making. The workshops culminated in an online event with youth who participated from around the world sharing their work and manifestos for the future.* a thousand ways part three: an assembly - in november 2021, we presented... Boom Arts Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $219K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Boom Arts Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boom Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472199079, 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 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BOOM 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 (8)
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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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Boom Arts Inc
- What is Boom Arts Inc?
- Boom Arts Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. * school of hope - in the fall of 2021 we partnered with local organization playwrite inc. To conduct creative workshops with local portland teens on empathy, as part of an international project organized by uk companythe paper birds. Each workshop session was focused on a specific aspect of empathy and had a create prompt for the youth to create artworks each time exploring different mediums, including spoken work, visual art, and film making. The workshops culminated in an online event with youth who participated from around the world sharing their work and manifestos for the future.* a thousand ways part three: an assembly - in november 2021, we presented the culminating trilogy of a thousand ways (part three): an assembly. An assembly brought together an audience of strangers to construct a unique and intimate theatrical event. Using a stack of instructive notecards and a few simple props, this small group of people collectively recount a timeless story of perseverance - of audacity in the face of uncertainty. We were thrilled to be able to host the artists in residency where they were able to continue to develop the show.* can I live? (filmed performance) - in the winter, we partnered with the cascade festival of african films to present a virtual screening of this digital performance as part of their film festival.* el apellido comienza conmigo/ the name begins with me - we presented two weekends of performances of a new solo show from peru.* the truth has changed - film screening of performance and open mic/potluck.
- When was Boom Arts Inc founded?
- Boom Arts Inc was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Boom Arts Inc?
- Tracy Francis serves as Artistic Director.
- Where is Boom Arts Inc located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Boom Arts Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Boom Arts Inc trustworthy?
- Boom Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Boom Arts Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472199079.
- What is Boom Arts Inc's website?
- http://www.boomarts.org