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Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation

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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $176.2 million. EIN: 832549505.

Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
A51
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A51
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 832549505. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $160M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has $160M in annual revenue. 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.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $160M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation. 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.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $176.2 million. EIN: 832549505. Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $160M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832549505, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Karin Barkhorn
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Karin B•••••••
President
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Unrealized work by Christo & Jeanne-Claude will take over Gagosian - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Christo, Jeanne-Claude | Pont Neuf (2020) | Art & Prints - Artsy
May 2026
www.artsy.net
Christo, Jeanne-Claude | The Pont-Neuf Wrapped (1976-2020) | Art & Prints - Artsy
May 2026
www.artsy.net
Christo, Jeanne-Claude | Wrapped Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Project (1972) | Art & Prints - Artsy
May 2026
www.artsy.net
JR to cover Paris’s Pont Neuf in homage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude. - Artsy
May 2026
www.artsy.net
Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s largest sculpture in the world may never be built - Domus Web
Apr 2026
www.domusweb.it
From Christo and Jeanne-Claude to JR: the art installation transforming Paris’s Pont Neuf - Domus Web
Feb 2026
www.domusweb.it
Where Christo and Jeanne-Claude Cast Their Spells (Published 2025) - The New York Times
Feb 2026
www.nytimes.com
JR Is Wrapping Paris’s Pont Neuf in a Nod to Christo and Jeanne-Claude - Artnet News
Dec 2025
news.artnet.com
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Will Have a Parisian Square Named for Them, and Other News - surfacemag.com
Jul 2025
www.surfacemag.com
Form filed
$160.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation This page 63 $160.4 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation

What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a arts & culture private non-operating foundation based in New York, United States. Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $176.2 million. EIN: 832549505.
Who leads Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation?
Karin Barkhorn serves as President.
Where is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation trustworthy?
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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 Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 832549505.
What is Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation's website?
http://christojeanneclaude.net