Home Countries United States Arts & Culture Cheltenham Township Art Centre
CH

Cheltenham Township Art Centre

Dedicated to making the arts an integral part of people's lives, as well as supporing the artists who live and work in the cheltenham township and surrounding communities

Arts & Culture Cheltenham, PA EIN: 236005434 (IRS) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Cheltenham Township Art Centre

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit www.cheltenhamarts.org
74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Cheltenham Township Art Centre

The cheltenham center for the arts provides education programs through art classes, summer camps and workshops. Other programs include art exhibits and shows, cheltenham arts center shop, art sales, concerts, facility rentals and events. The organization received 84,240 as in-kind rent which was not included for the purpose of 990 reporting.

Founded
Headquarters
Cheltenham, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1941

Mission

Dedicated to making the arts an integral part of people's lives, as well as supporing the artists who live and work in the cheltenham township and surrounding communities

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.0% of total expenses ($49,231 of $328,757).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Cheltenham Township Art Centre with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1940, it predates 94% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cheltenham Township Art Centre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Cheltenham, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1940 and has been operating for 86 years. Its EIN is 236005434. 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 $341K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cheltenham Township Art Centre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 236005434. 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.

Cheltenham Township Art Centre 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Cheltenham Township Art Centre is located in Cheltenham, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1940 and has been active for 86 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cheltenham Township Art Centre has $341K 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.

Cheltenham Township Art Centre is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $341K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cheltenham Township Art Centre. 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, Cheltenham Township Art Centre 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%). 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.

The cheltenham center for the arts provides education programs through art classes, summer camps and workshops. Other programs include art exhibits and shows, cheltenham arts center shop, art sales, concerts, facility rentals and events. The organization received 84,240 as in-kind rent which was not included for the purpose of 990 reporting. Cheltenham Township Art Centre is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1940.

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 $341K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Cheltenham Township Art Centre are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cheltenham Township Art Centre is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 236005434, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Margaret G••••••
Ex. Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

See full names, roles, and stories

8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

Already have an account? Log in
Sign up to view

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1940
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Cheltenham Township Art Centre

What is Cheltenham Township Art Centre?
Cheltenham Township Art Centre is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Cheltenham, United States. The cheltenham center for the arts provides education programs through art classes, summer camps and workshops. Other programs include art exhibits and shows, cheltenham arts center shop, art sales, concerts, facility rentals and events. The organization received 84,240 as in-kind rent which was not included for the purpose of 990 reporting.
When was Cheltenham Township Art Centre founded?
Cheltenham Township Art Centre was founded in 1940.
Who leads Cheltenham Township Art Centre?
Margaret Griffen serves as Ex. Director.
Where is Cheltenham Township Art Centre located?
Headquartered in Cheltenham, PA, United States.
What is Cheltenham Township Art Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cheltenham Township Art Centre trustworthy?
Cheltenham Township Art Centre 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 Cheltenham Township Art Centre's registration number?
IRS EIN: 236005434.
What is Cheltenham Township Art Centre's website?
http://www.cheltenhamarts.org