Continuo Arts Foundation Inc
Music Education Performance and Exposure
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CAF Choral Program - Further artistic development by providing musical instruction and creating performance opportunities for a lifetime. We believe that inter-generational musical experiences provide an important opportunity to become more unified as a community and more inclusive as a society. We have kept our musical community, with members ranging in age from 6 to 90 years old, without interruption, throughout the pandemic through the use of virtual events and outdoor venues such as the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. At the onset of the pandemic, Continuo immediately put appropriate restrictions in place and developed COVID-19 policies and procedures based on scientific evidence. As noted above, we continued uninterrupted rehearsals and limited performances through use of virtual channels and outdoors venues. However, the …
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Music Education Performance and Exposure
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Continuo Arts Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyContinuo Arts Foundation Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Summit, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 651320288. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $302K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Continuo Arts Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 651320288. 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.
Continuo Arts Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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.
Continuo Arts Foundation Inc is located in Summit, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Continuo Arts Foundation Inc has $302K in annual revenue. It allocates 24% 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.
Continuo Arts Foundation 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 $302K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Continuo Arts Foundation 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, Continuo Arts Foundation 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 24% 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.
CAF Choral Program - Further artistic development by providing musical instruction and creating performance opportunities for a lifetime. We believe that inter-generational musical experiences provide an important opportunity to become more unified as a community and more inclusive as a society. We have kept our musical community, with members ranging in age from 6 to 90 years old, without interruption, throughout the pandemic through the use of virtual events and outdoor venues such as the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. At the onset of the pandemic, Continuo immediately put appropriate restrictions in place and developed COVID-19 policies and procedures based on scientific evidence. As noted above, we continued uninterrupted rehearsals and limited performances... Continuo Arts Foundation Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 24% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $302K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Continuo Arts Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Continuo Arts Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 651320288, 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
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CONTINUO ARTS FOUNDATION 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 (12)
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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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 47 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Continuo Arts Foundation Inc
- What is Continuo Arts Foundation Inc?
- Continuo Arts Foundation Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Summit, United States. CAF Choral Program - Further artistic development by providing musical instruction and creating performance opportunities for a lifetime. We believe that inter-generational musical experiences provide an important opportunity to become more unified as a community and more inclusive as a society. We have kept our musical community, with members ranging in age from 6 to 90 years old, without interruption, throughout the pandemic through the use of virtual events and outdoor venues such as the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. At the onset of the pandemic, Continuo immediately put appropriate restrictions in place and developed COVID-19 policies and procedures based on scientific evidence. As noted above, we continued uninterrupted rehearsals and limited performances through use of virtual channels and outdoors venues. However, the full physical and mental health benefits of our group musical activities have not been available to our members due to the restrictions and distance created by the pandemic. These important health benefits are only realized through in-person, collaborative performance. Our membership saw a decline of 30% with our Children's and Senior programs most impacted. CAF Conservatory - Provide private studies in voice, piano and a variety of instruments. In addition. Musical Theater Workshops, Audition Prep, and Music, Mommy & Me sessions are available. A staff of exemplary woking musicians most with Masters to Doctorate degrees are committed to the artistic growth, development and achievements of each individual student. During the pandemic lessons take place virtually, previously in the new and beautiful conservatory studios.
- When was Continuo Arts Foundation Inc founded?
- Continuo Arts Foundation Inc was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Continuo Arts Foundation Inc?
- Daniel Apruzzese serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Continuo Arts Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Summit, NJ, United States.
- What is Continuo Arts Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 24% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Continuo Arts Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Continuo Arts Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Continuo Arts Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 651320288.
- What is Continuo Arts Foundation Inc's website?
- http://continuoarts.com