Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids
The festival of the arts in grand rapids purpose is to bring various types of arts to the city of grand rapids, mi.
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Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is a arts culture organization based in GRAND RAPIDS, United States. Annual revenue: $278K. 4% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 352172434.
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The festival of the arts in grand rapids purpose is to bring various types of arts to the city of grand rapids, mi.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFestival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 352172434. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $247K in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 352172434. 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.
Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.
Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids has $247K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids 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 $247K in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids. 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, Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids 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 73% 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.
Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is a arts culture organization based in GRAND RAPIDS, United States. Annual revenue: $278K. 4% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 352172434. Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $247K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 352172434, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS IN GRAND RAPIDS 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 (22)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 67 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 · 2002
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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 Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids
- What is Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids?
- Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids is a arts culture organization based in GRAND RAPIDS, United States. Annual revenue: $278K. 4% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 352172434.
- When was Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids founded?
- Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids?
- Melissa Summers serves as Director.
- Where is Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids located?
- Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
- What is Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids trustworthy?
- Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 352172434.
- What is Festival of the Arts in Grand Rapids's website?
- https://festivalgr.org/