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Fremont Center for the Arts

Foster and enrich the cultural and economic health of the greater Fremont County region through partnerships, presentations, education and preservation of the arts for present and future generations.

Arts & Culture Canon City, CO EIN: 840729947 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Fremont Center for the Arts

Visual Arts: New exhibits including twelve major exhibits through the year. A total of over 4,000 people attended these events. Community artists are given the chance to sell their art, talk with potential purchasers, and to participate in a judged event. One of the exhibits features art by inmates our local Federal prisons, a very popular show. Education: Classes in art are provided for adults and children. During the year we provided art classes for home-schooled students. We maintain our clay classes through the pandemic restrictions. We expanded our painting classes. We added Sip and Create classes in water color and oil painting and clay the have been very popular reaching nearly 500 students. we have added fused glass classes …

Founded
Headquarters
Canon City, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

Foster and enrich the cultural and economic health of the greater Fremont County region through partnerships, presentations, education and preservation of the arts for present and future generations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$1.00
Program$1.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Fremont Center for the Arts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1947, it predates 93% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fremont Center for the Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Canon City, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 840729947. 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 $332K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Fremont Center for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840729947. 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.

Fremont Center for the Arts 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 100% 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.

Fremont Center for the Arts is located in Canon City, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fremont Center for the Arts has $332K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Fremont Center for the Arts 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 $332K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fremont Center for the Arts. 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, Fremont Center for the Arts 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Visual Arts: New exhibits including twelve major exhibits through the year. A total of over 4,000 people attended these events. Community artists are given the chance to sell their art, talk with potential purchasers, and to participate in a judged event. One of the exhibits features art by inmates our local Federal prisons, a very popular show. Education: Classes in art are provided for adults and children. During the year we provided art classes for home-schooled students. We maintain our clay classes through the pandemic restrictions. We expanded our painting classes. We added Sip and Create classes in water color and oil painting and clay the have been very popular... Fremont Center for the Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1947.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $332K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Fremont Center for the Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fremont Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840729947, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AM
Amber C••••••
Accounting Services

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1947
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Fremont Center for the Arts

What is Fremont Center for the Arts?
Fremont Center for the Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canon City, United States. Visual Arts: New exhibits including twelve major exhibits through the year. A total of over 4,000 people attended these events. Community artists are given the chance to sell their art, talk with potential purchasers, and to participate in a judged event. One of the exhibits features art by inmates our local Federal prisons, a very popular show. Education: Classes in art are provided for adults and children. During the year we provided art classes for home-schooled students. We maintain our clay classes through the pandemic restrictions. We expanded our painting classes. We added Sip and Create classes in water color and oil painting and clay the have been very popular reaching nearly 500 students. we have added fused glass classes Performing Arts including Jazz in the Park (Downtown Canon City) during the summer months. Jazz in the Park return this year. Shakespeare in the Park programs were also added.
When was Fremont Center for the Arts founded?
Fremont Center for the Arts was founded in 1947.
Who leads Fremont Center for the Arts?
Amber Conover serves as Accounting Services.
Where is Fremont Center for the Arts located?
Headquartered in Canon City, CO, United States.
What is Fremont Center for the Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fremont Center for the Arts trustworthy?
Fremont Center for the Arts 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 Fremont Center for the Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840729947.
What is Fremont Center for the Arts's website?
http://www.fremontarts.org