Fortress Arts Academy
Fortress Arts is a community-rooted organization with a mission to support personal and communal growth through music and art development programs We work alongside community members to foster …
Fortress Arts
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Mission
Fortress Arts is a community-rooted organization with a mission to support personal and communal growth through music and art development programs We work alongside community members to foster transformational growth pride and civic engagement in underserved and marginalized neighborhoods through the arts We believe the arts intersect with all facets of life and serve to holistically enhance the lives of individuals and create better communities
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· 1 red flagGiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Fortress Arts Academy with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFortress Arts Academy is a registered community development nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 822671423. 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 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $179K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Fortress Arts Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 822671423. 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.
Fortress Arts Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Fortress Arts Academy is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Fortress Arts Academy has $179K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Fortress Arts Academy is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $179K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Fortress Arts Academy. 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, Fortress Arts Academy 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). 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.
Fortress Arts is a community-rooted organization with a mission to support personal and communal growth through music and art development programs We work alongside community members to foster transformational growth pride and civic engagement in underserved and marginalized neighborhoods through the arts We believe the arts intersect with all facets of life and serve to holistically enhance the lives of individuals and create better communities Fortress Arts Academy is classified as a community development organization registered in United States.
Among community development charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $179K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Fortress Arts Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fortress Arts Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822671423, 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
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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FORTRESS ARTS ACADEMY 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 (5)
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5 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 11 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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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Fortress Arts Academy
- What is Fortress Arts Academy?
- Fortress Arts Academy is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Fortress Arts is a community-rooted organization with a mission to support personal and communal growth through music and art development programs We work alongside community members to foster transformational growth pride and civic engagement in underserved and marginalized neighborhoods through the arts We believe the arts intersect with all facets of life and serve to holistically enhance the lives of individuals and create better communities
- Who leads Fortress Arts Academy?
- Valerie V Gay serves as Founding Executive Director.
- Where is Fortress Arts Academy located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Fortress Arts Academy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Fortress Arts Academy trustworthy?
- Fortress Arts Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 out of 100 (Partial 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 Fortress Arts Academy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 822671423.