Fine Arts Association Willoughby
Our mission: create and discover beauty to foster a community empowered by the arts. This reflects our highest aspirations for our organization as we strive for artistic excellence …
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Classes, camps, private lessons and more at The Fine Arts Association. Theatre for performing arts in the northeast Ohio area.
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Mission
Our mission: create and discover beauty to foster a community empowered by the arts. This reflects our highest aspirations for our organization as we strive for artistic excellence and represents the pedagogical principal in all our educational programs and performances. We use this statement provocatively understanding that the word beauty is a subjective concept. Yet we see beauty in much more than the art itself. We see beauty in the process of creation and discovery. We see beauty when a child learns how to make their first sound on a flute or paints their first picture. We see beauty when a previously shy student can deliver their first lines on stage. We see beauty when a child struggling with emotional or communication challenges can positively express themselves and what they feel through music or art therapy. We see beauty in the inspiration our students, teachers, performers, and clients provide and the aspirations they hold onto firmly. We see beauty in everyone and the pote
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Fine Arts Association Willoughby has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1957, it predates 90% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 + methodologyFine Arts Association Willoughby is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Willoughby, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 340834212. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 123 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Fine Arts Association Willoughby's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 340834212. 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.
Fine Arts Association Willoughby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Fine Arts Association Willoughby is located in Willoughby, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Fine Arts Association Willoughby has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Fine Arts Association Willoughby is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 123 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Fine Arts Association Willoughby. 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, Fine Arts Association Willoughby 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Classes, camps, private lessons and more at The Fine Arts Association. Theatre for performing arts in the northeast Ohio area. Fine Arts Association Willoughby is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Fine Arts Association Willoughby are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fine Arts Association Willoughby is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 340834212, 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.
FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION WILLOUGHBY 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 - 123 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 123 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 · 1957
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Fine Arts Association Willoughby
- What is Fine Arts Association Willoughby?
- Fine Arts Association Willoughby is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Willoughby, United States. Classes, camps, private lessons and more at The Fine Arts Association. Theatre for performing arts in the northeast Ohio area.
- When was Fine Arts Association Willoughby founded?
- Fine Arts Association Willoughby was founded in 1957.
- Who leads Fine Arts Association Willoughby?
- Paul Holm serves as CEO.
- Where is Fine Arts Association Willoughby located?
- Headquartered in Willoughby, OH, United States.
- What is Fine Arts Association Willoughby's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Fine Arts Association Willoughby trustworthy?
- Fine Arts Association Willoughby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Fine Arts Association Willoughby's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 340834212.
- What is Fine Arts Association Willoughby's website?
- http://www.fineartsassociation.org