Craftnow Philadelphia
CraftNOW unites, celebrates, and support the people, businesses, and institutions of the craft community of Philadelphia.
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Craftecon is a series of programs focused on economic opportunity through craft. Starting with our study in 2019 and survey in 2020, craftnow is utilizing resources, partnerships, and networks to implement programs that further advance the local craft and maker industry in philadelphia. These programs will unite creative businesses, increase the economic impact of the artisanal sector, and support policies that encourage investment in the field. First friday previews are a monthly gallery hopping program made virtual at the beginning of the pandemic in spring 2020. It continues to serve as an industry night and informative curatorial roundtable with artists and collectors made available to audiences in and beyond philadelphia.
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Mission
CraftNOW unites, celebrates, and support the people, businesses, and institutions of the craft community of Philadelphia.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Craftnow Philadelphia has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCraftnow Philadelphia is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 854221229. 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 $345K in annual revenue. 107 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Craftnow Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 854221229. 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.
Craftnow Philadelphia 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.
Craftnow Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Craftnow Philadelphia has $345K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% 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.
Craftnow Philadelphia 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 $345K in annual revenue. The organization has 107 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Craftnow Philadelphia. 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, Craftnow Philadelphia 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 67% 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.
Craftecon is a series of programs focused on economic opportunity through craft. Starting with our study in 2019 and survey in 2020, craftnow is utilizing resources, partnerships, and networks to implement programs that further advance the local craft and maker industry in philadelphia. These programs will unite creative businesses, increase the economic impact of the artisanal sector, and support policies that encourage investment in the field. First friday previews are a monthly gallery hopping program made virtual at the beginning of the pandemic in spring 2020. It continues to serve as an industry night and informative curatorial roundtable with artists and collectors made available to audiences in and beyond philadelphia. Craftnow Philadelphia is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $345K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Craftnow Philadelphia are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Craftnow Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 854221229, 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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CRAFTNOW PHILADELPHIA 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 (25)
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25 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 - 107 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 107 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 · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Craftnow Philadelphia
- What is Craftnow Philadelphia?
- Craftnow Philadelphia is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Craftecon is a series of programs focused on economic opportunity through craft. Starting with our study in 2019 and survey in 2020, craftnow is utilizing resources, partnerships, and networks to implement programs that further advance the local craft and maker industry in philadelphia. These programs will unite creative businesses, increase the economic impact of the artisanal sector, and support policies that encourage investment in the field. First friday previews are a monthly gallery hopping program made virtual at the beginning of the pandemic in spring 2020. It continues to serve as an industry night and informative curatorial roundtable with artists and collectors made available to audiences in and beyond philadelphia.
- When was Craftnow Philadelphia founded?
- Craftnow Philadelphia was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Craftnow Philadelphia?
- David Seltzer serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Craftnow Philadelphia located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Craftnow Philadelphia's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Craftnow Philadelphia trustworthy?
- Craftnow Philadelphia 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 Craftnow Philadelphia's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 854221229.
- What is Craftnow Philadelphia's website?
- http://craftnowphila.org