Columbia Art League
Columbia Art League provides the community with a stimulating environment for experiencing the visual arts through exhibitions, education, appreciation, promotion, and creation.
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Columbia Art League, a non-profit, community Fine Art Gallery, showing art and giving art classes for over half a century in Columbia, Missouri.
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Mission
Columbia Art League provides the community with a stimulating environment for experiencing the visual arts through exhibitions, education, appreciation, promotion, and creation.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Columbia Art League has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1959, it predates 89% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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
- 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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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColumbia Art League is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Columbia, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 431103761. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $444K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Columbia Art League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 431103761. 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.
Columbia Art League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Columbia Art League is located in Columbia, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.
Based on official tax filings, Columbia Art League has $444K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Columbia Art League 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 $444K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Columbia Art League. 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, Columbia Art League 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 81% 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.
Columbia Art League, a non-profit, community Fine Art Gallery, showing art and giving art classes for over half a century in Columbia, Missouri. Columbia Art League is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $444K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Columbia Art League are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Columbia Art League is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 431103761, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COLUMBIA ART LEAGUE 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 officers on file
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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 · 1959
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Columbia Art League
- What is Columbia Art League?
- Columbia Art League is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Columbia, United States. Columbia Art League, a non-profit, community Fine Art Gallery, showing art and giving art classes for over half a century in Columbia, Missouri.
- When was Columbia Art League founded?
- Columbia Art League was founded in 1959.
- Who leads Columbia Art League?
- Kelsey Hammond serves as Executive Direc.
- Where is Columbia Art League located?
- Headquartered in Columbia, MO, United States.
- What is Columbia Art League's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Columbia Art League trustworthy?
- Columbia Art League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Columbia Art League's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 431103761.
- What is Columbia Art League's website?
- http://www.columbiaartleague.org