Himalayan Art Resources Inc
The organization was organized to create a comprehensive education and research database, and virtual museum, of himalayan art.
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Himalayan Art Resources website (HAR) over the past year has maintained and increased its viewership with over 3000 views per day. The three principal continents from which HAR draws viewers, Europe, Asia, and North America, have increased equally.The website currently boasts over 100,000 images, over 7000 major subject galleries, along with hundredsa of navigation, indices, and glossary pages. Over 200 videos have been added to the site for a total of over 600 videos housed on the YouTube platform. Each video ranges in length from 4 to 15 minutes in length. A new Book Review Video platform was added. Plans for online lectures and lecture courses are well into development. HAR assisted in a number of small joint museum projects …
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Mission
The organization was organized to create a comprehensive education and research database, and virtual museum, of himalayan art.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Himalayan Art Resources Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Himalayan Art Resources Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHimalayan Art Resources Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 465396761. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $620K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Himalayan Art Resources Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 465396761. 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.
Himalayan Art Resources Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Himalayan Art Resources Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Himalayan Art Resources Inc has $620K in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Himalayan Art Resources 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 medium organization. It has $620K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Himalayan Art Resources Inc. 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, Himalayan Art Resources 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 49% 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.
Himalayan Art Resources website (HAR) over the past year has maintained and increased its viewership with over 3000 views per day. The three principal continents from which HAR draws viewers, Europe, Asia, and North America, have increased equally.The website currently boasts over 100,000 images, over 7000 major subject galleries, along with hundredsa of navigation, indices, and glossary pages. Over 200 videos have been added to the site for a total of over 600 videos housed on the YouTube platform. Each video ranges in length from 4 to 15 minutes in length. A new Book Review Video platform was added. Plans for online lectures and lecture courses are well into development... Himalayan Art Resources Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $620K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Himalayan Art Resources Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Himalayan Art Resources Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 465396761, 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
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HIMALAYAN ART RESOURCES 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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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 - 38 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 · 38 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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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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Himalayan Art Resources Inc
- What is Himalayan Art Resources Inc?
- Himalayan Art Resources Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Himalayan Art Resources website (HAR) over the past year has maintained and increased its viewership with over 3000 views per day. The three principal continents from which HAR draws viewers, Europe, Asia, and North America, have increased equally.The website currently boasts over 100,000 images, over 7000 major subject galleries, along with hundredsa of navigation, indices, and glossary pages. Over 200 videos have been added to the site for a total of over 600 videos housed on the YouTube platform. Each video ranges in length from 4 to 15 minutes in length. A new Book Review Video platform was added. Plans for online lectures and lecture courses are well into development. HAR assisted in a number of small joint museum projects with institutions such as MFA Boston and the National Museum of Asian Art (Smithsonian). The curriculum and education pages have been further expanded. HAR continues to have a backlog of queded images awaiting upload. The HAR board has remained the same with no additions or resignations.
- When was Himalayan Art Resources Inc founded?
- Himalayan Art Resources Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Himalayan Art Resources Inc?
- Jeff Watt serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Himalayan Art Resources Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Himalayan Art Resources Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 49% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Himalayan Art Resources Inc trustworthy?
- Himalayan Art Resources Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Himalayan Art Resources Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 465396761.
- What is Himalayan Art Resources Inc's website?
- http://www.himalayanart.org