First Night Monterey Inc
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Outreach programs conducted by local artists, such programs serve teens at risk, seniors and the developmentally disabled. New year's eve celebration for individuals visiting and residing in monterey county
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Mission
To reveal and celebrate diversity through the first night monterey celebration and the first night artworks program, using art as a catalyst to unify the community through creativity, imagination and participation.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show First Night Monterey Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirst Night Monterey Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Monterey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 770340982. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $309K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
First Night Monterey Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770340982. 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.
First Night Monterey Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
First Night Monterey Inc is located in Monterey, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, First Night Monterey Inc has $309K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% 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.
First Night Monterey Inc 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 $309K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for First Night Monterey Inc. 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, First Night Monterey 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 80% 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.
Outreach programs conducted by local artists, such programs serve teens at risk, seniors and the developmentally disabled. New year's eve celebration for individuals visiting and residing in monterey county First Night Monterey Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $309K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to First Night Monterey Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. First Night Monterey Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770340982, 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.
FIRST NIGHT MONTEREY 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 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 - 18 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 · 18 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 · 1993
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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 First Night Monterey Inc
- What is First Night Monterey Inc?
- First Night Monterey Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Monterey, United States. Outreach programs conducted by local artists, such programs serve teens at risk, seniors and the developmentally disabled. New year's eve celebration for individuals visiting and residing in monterey county
- When was First Night Monterey Inc founded?
- First Night Monterey Inc was founded in 1993.
- Who leads First Night Monterey Inc?
- Ellen Martin serves as Executive Director.
- Where is First Night Monterey Inc located?
- Headquartered in Monterey, CA, United States.
- What is First Night Monterey Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is First Night Monterey Inc trustworthy?
- First Night Monterey Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 First Night Monterey Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770340982.
- What is First Night Monterey Inc's website?
- http://www.firstnightmonterey.org