Frederick Book Arts Center Inc
The frederick book arts center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization art center. We opened our doors for classes to help the thriving artist and hobbyist community in greater …
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Classes: since march 20, 2019, we have taught more than 125 individuals in more than 75 classes covering a variety of mediums, such as letterpress printing, bookbinding, printmaking, and photography. Outreach: as part of our outreach program, we have accommodated field trips from maryland school of the deaf, gettysburg college, local high schools, and other groups. We also held kid weeks during summer, where we held several ow-cost classes aimed at youths between ages 6 and 13. We have had over 60 people in tour groups/demonstrations at the center, and had just under 10 children in our kids week programs. We have also had educational booths in several greater frederick events, such as the frederick pride festival, where we held …
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Mission
The frederick book arts center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization art center. We opened our doors for classes to help the thriving artist and hobbyist community in greater frederick. We serve our community through a variety of ways; we offer high-quality classes taught by local and visiting artists at prices mainly to cover material-cost, we offer a retail space for experienced and fledgling artists to sell their art, we rent out workspace and equipment for art that would otherwise be inaccessible, we offer low-cost or no-cost classes to reach low income members of the community, and serve to educate the greater frederick community about book arts.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Frederick Book Arts Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFrederick Book Arts Center Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Frederick, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 823894693. 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 $220K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Frederick Book Arts Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823894693. 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.
Frederick Book Arts Center Inc 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.
Frederick Book Arts Center Inc is located in Frederick, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Frederick Book Arts Center Inc has $220K in annual revenue. It allocates 28% 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.
Frederick Book Arts Center Inc 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 $220K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Frederick Book Arts Center 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, Frederick Book Arts Center 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 28% 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.
Classes: since march 20, 2019, we have taught more than 125 individuals in more than 75 classes covering a variety of mediums, such as letterpress printing, bookbinding, printmaking, and photography. Outreach: as part of our outreach program, we have accommodated field trips from maryland school of the deaf, gettysburg college, local high schools, and other groups. We also held kid weeks during summer, where we held several ow-cost classes aimed at youths between ages 6 and 13. We have had over 60 people in tour groups/demonstrations at the center, and had just under 10 children in our kids week programs. We have also had educational booths in several greater frederick... Frederick Book Arts Center Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 28% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $220K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Frederick Book Arts Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Frederick Book Arts Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823894693, 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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FREDERICK BOOK ARTS CENTER 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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Officers & trustees (14)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 40 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 · 2018
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Frederick Book Arts Center Inc
- What is Frederick Book Arts Center Inc?
- Frederick Book Arts Center Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Frederick, United States. Classes: since march 20, 2019, we have taught more than 125 individuals in more than 75 classes covering a variety of mediums, such as letterpress printing, bookbinding, printmaking, and photography. Outreach: as part of our outreach program, we have accommodated field trips from maryland school of the deaf, gettysburg college, local high schools, and other groups. We also held kid weeks during summer, where we held several ow-cost classes aimed at youths between ages 6 and 13. We have had over 60 people in tour groups/demonstrations at the center, and had just under 10 children in our kids week programs. We have also had educational booths in several greater frederick events, such as the frederick pride festival, where we held an informational sessions for the public. Rental space: we teach printmaking, letterpress and bookbinding on both old and new presses. We have a full bindery for bookbinding rental, along with several experienced teachers from utah state, bennet st. School, and the corcoran. We also have a machine room for printmaking and letterpress rental equipment. The darkroom we are currently building will also provide a new space for film photographers in the area to use, as the only other local darkroom at the nearby college has not been updated recently and may be decommissioned soon. We also have a computer station area to teach digital classes for design and photography that is able to be rented. This rental space is available to the public and to our members.
- When was Frederick Book Arts Center Inc founded?
- Frederick Book Arts Center Inc was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Frederick Book Arts Center Inc?
- Sara Friedman serves as Board President & CFO.
- Where is Frederick Book Arts Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Frederick, MD, United States.
- What is Frederick Book Arts Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 28% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Frederick Book Arts Center Inc trustworthy?
- Frederick Book Arts Center Inc 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 Frederick Book Arts Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 823894693.
- What is Frederick Book Arts Center Inc's website?
- http://www.frederickbookarts.org