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Constellation Performing Arts

Constellation is a performing arts presenter with an emphasis on forward-thinking practices particularly in the areas of jazz improvised experimental and contemporary classical music. Its programming fosters collaborations …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Constellation Performing Arts

Annually more than 600 musiciansthe bulk of which hail from the Chicago areaperform at Constellation on more than 220 concerts.While the majority of the performances at Constellation feature local working groups the programming has consistently facilitated collaborations with visiting artists from around the US and the rest of the world either through direct musician-to-musician partnerships or endeavors organized with other programming partners including Doek Netherlands Jazztopad Poland and the Bridge France often in programs that send and facilitate performance opportunities in foreign countries for Chicago area musicians. Series and events of note include Frequency Series and the annual Frequency Festival annual Dog Days Festival programming surrounding Jazz Fest the 29th Annual Winter Solstice Sunrise Concerts.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Constellation is a performing arts presenter with an emphasis on forward-thinking practices particularly in the areas of jazz improvised experimental and contemporary classical music. Its programming fosters collaborations between disparate musical communities helping to enrich and enhance a broader understanding of how these traditions have developed and intersected. Since it opened Constellation has been dedicated to elevating and providing support to talented ground-breaking and excellent artists from Chicago and the world at large producing events with the best production and audience experience possible. With expanding resources and a strengthened reputation the venue seeks to do more to support the artists that perform at the space as well as the local artistic community in general.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.5% of total expenses ($18,075 of $171,433).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Constellation Performing Arts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% 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
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  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Constellation Performing Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 824340374. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $424K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Constellation Performing Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 824340374. 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.

Constellation Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% 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.

Constellation Performing Arts is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 2821 N Maplewood Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Constellation Performing Arts has $424K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% 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.

Constellation Performing Arts 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 $424K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Constellation Performing Arts. 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, Constellation Performing Arts 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 97% 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.

Annually more than 600 musiciansthe bulk of which hail from the Chicago areaperform at Constellation on more than 220 concerts.While the majority of the performances at Constellation feature local working groups the programming has consistently facilitated collaborations with visiting artists from around the US and the rest of the world either through direct musician-to-musician partnerships or endeavors organized with other programming partners including Doek Netherlands Jazztopad Poland and the Bridge France often in programs that send and facilitate performance opportunities in foreign countries for Chicago area musicians. Series and events of note include Frequency Series and the annual Frequency Festival annual Dog Days Festival programming surrounding Jazz Fest the 29th... Constellation Performing Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $424K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Constellation Performing Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Constellation Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 824340374, 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
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
11

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

MI
Michael R•••
Board President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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
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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 36 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 · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Constellation Performing Arts

What is Constellation Performing Arts?
Constellation Performing Arts is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Annually more than 600 musiciansthe bulk of which hail from the Chicago areaperform at Constellation on more than 220 concerts.While the majority of the performances at Constellation feature local working groups the programming has consistently facilitated collaborations with visiting artists from around the US and the rest of the world either through direct musician-to-musician partnerships or endeavors organized with other programming partners including Doek Netherlands Jazztopad Poland and the Bridge France often in programs that send and facilitate performance opportunities in foreign countries for Chicago area musicians. Series and events of note include Frequency Series and the annual Frequency Festival annual Dog Days Festival programming surrounding Jazz Fest the 29th Annual Winter Solstice Sunrise Concerts.
When was Constellation Performing Arts founded?
Constellation Performing Arts was founded in 2018.
Who leads Constellation Performing Arts?
Michael Reed serves as Board President.
Where is Constellation Performing Arts located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Constellation Performing Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Constellation Performing Arts trustworthy?
Constellation Performing Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Constellation Performing Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 824340374.
What is Constellation Performing Arts's website?
https://constellation-chicago.com