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George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum

The mission of the George M. Ewing Canandaigua Forum, Inc. is to engage people in thoughtful, stimulating and informed discourse on intellectual and cultural topics of regional, national …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum

Founded in 2010 by a community group, the forum launched the following year, with three speakers. In our eighth season, we added a fourth event. We have covered a wide range of topics over our 11 seasons: foreign policy, theater, polling, world, food, security, politics, climate change, music, taxation, sculpture, Native American rights, farming and farm markets, wine making, and wine tasting. Since the fall of 2011, the Ewing Canandaigua Forum has hosted a series of events. Now in its 13th season we offer four programs over the year. The venue will accommodate about 400 people. The events range from 200-400 attendees.

Founded
Headquarters
Canandaigua, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

The mission of the George M. Ewing Canandaigua Forum, Inc. is to engage people in thoughtful, stimulating and informed discourse on intellectual and cultural topics of regional, national and world interest.The Forum provides presentations by both emerging voices and leading figures in their fields to inspire dialogue within the community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($90,854)
92% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum is a registered community development nonprofit based in Canandaigua, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 830784516. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $119K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum is located in Canandaigua, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum has $119K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 86% for community development charities in United States. 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.

George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $119K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum. 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.

George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Founded in 2010 by a community group, the forum launched the following year, with three speakers. In our eighth season, we added a fourth event. We have covered a wide range of topics over our 11 seasons: foreign policy, theater, polling, world, food, security, politics, climate change, music, taxation, sculpture, Native American rights, farming and farm markets, wine making, and wine tasting. Since the fall of 2011, the Ewing Canandaigua Forum has hosted a series of events. Now in its 13th season we offer four programs over the year. The venue will accommodate about 400 people. The events range from 200-400 attendees. George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among community development charities registered in United States: George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $119K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830784516, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Leadership

BA
Barbara Risser
Chair

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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AJ M•••••
Vice-Chair
AL
Allison F•••••
Board Member
BA
Barbara R•••••
Secretary
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Doug M•••••
Board Member
DO
Doug M••••••
Board Member
ET
Ethan F•••
Board Member
JE
Jean M•••••••
Board Member
MA
Maggie A•••••
Board Member
ME
Megan B••••
Board Member
ME
Meg R•••
Chair
NE
Neil A•••••
Treasurer
SI
Sim C•••••••• J•
Board Member
ST
Stacy T•••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Healthcare whistleblower to speak in Canandaigua - Democrat and Chronicle
Apr 2026
www.democratandchronicle.com
Ewing Forum to feature retired Marine fighter pilot - Finger Lakes Times
Mar 2026
www.fltimes.com
Groundbreaking former Marine fighter pilot coming to Canandaigua - Democrat and Chronicle
Mar 2026
www.democratandchronicle.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Are the Finger Lakes in danger? Expert warns time is running out to protect freshwater - Democrat and Chronicle
Nov 2025
www.democratandchronicle.com
Fort Hill Performing Arts Center announces fall and winter lineup - Democrat and Chronicle
Sep 2025
www.democratandchronicle.com
Popular singer-songwriter to open Canandaigua lecture series - Democrat and Chronicle
Sep 2025
www.democratandchronicle.com
Don Alhart to share insights at Canandaigua Forum event - 13wham.com
Apr 2025
13wham.com
Retired Rochester TV news anchor to deliver talk at Canandaigua forum - Democrat and Chronicle
Mar 2025
www.democratandchronicle.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
CNN's Daniel Dale offers insight into presidential race - Democrat and Chronicle
Oct 2024
www.democratandchronicle.com
Canandaigua speaker series highlights journalism's role in society - Democrat and Chronicle
Aug 2024
www.democratandchronicle.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990

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George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum This page 89 $119,490 92%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum

What is George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum?
George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Canandaigua, United States. Founded in 2010 by a community group, the forum launched the following year, with three speakers. In our eighth season, we added a fourth event. We have covered a wide range of topics over our 11 seasons: foreign policy, theater, polling, world, food, security, politics, climate change, music, taxation, sculpture, Native American rights, farming and farm markets, wine making, and wine tasting. Since the fall of 2011, the Ewing Canandaigua Forum has hosted a series of events. Now in its 13th season we offer four programs over the year. The venue will accommodate about 400 people. The events range from 200-400 attendees.
When was George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum founded?
George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum was founded in 2022.
Who leads George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum?
Barbara Risser serves as Chair.
Where is George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum located?
Headquartered in Canandaigua, United States.
What is George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum trustworthy?
George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum's registration number?
IRS EIN: 830784516.
What is George M Ewing Canandaigua Forum's website?
http://www.gmeforum.org