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In fall of 2022, we produced a new original work. By ensemble member clarity hagan, "the moth and the masked man" at the ky center for the arts for 4 sold our performances. In january of 2023, we launched the ancestors project, funded by an nea challenge america grant, in which we visited 6 communities leading workshops with both artists and non-artists, as we led them in sharing a picture and story of an ancestor, and using that to create a visual, literary, and performance art piece. In march of 2023, we created an original one woman show, "lifecycle of a blackberry: based on the writings of ky poet laureate crystal e. Wilkinson. This new work will premiere in march …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLooking for Lilith is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 300135891. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $237K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Looking for Lilith has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('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 93/100.
Looking for Lilith is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Looking for Lilith has $237K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% 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.
Looking for Lilith is classified as a 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 $237K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Looking for Lilith. 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.
Looking for Lilith has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.
In fall of 2022, we produced a new original work. By ensemble member clarity hagan, "the moth and the masked man" at the ky center for the arts for 4 sold our performances. In january of 2023, we launched the ancestors project, funded by an nea challenge america grant, in which we visited 6 communities leading workshops with both artists and non-artists, as we led them in sharing a picture and story of an ancestor, and using that to create a visual, literary, and performance art piece. In march of 2023, we created an original one woman show, "lifecycle of a blackberry: based on the writings of ky poet laureate... Looking for Lilith is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Looking for Lilith's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $237K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Looking for Lilith are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Looking for Lilith is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300135891, 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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Quick facts about Looking for Lilith
- What is Looking for Lilith?
- Looking for Lilith is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Louisville, United States. In fall of 2022, we produced a new original work. By ensemble member clarity hagan, "the moth and the masked man" at the ky center for the arts for 4 sold our performances. In january of 2023, we launched the ancestors project, funded by an nea challenge america grant, in which we visited 6 communities leading workshops with both artists and non-artists, as we led them in sharing a picture and story of an ancestor, and using that to create a visual, literary, and performance art piece. In march of 2023, we created an original one woman show, "lifecycle of a blackberry: based on the writings of ky poet laureate crystal e. Wilkinson. This new work will premiere in march of 2024. In may of 2023, we began the devising process for a remount of an original one act play by the ensemble entitled "defining infinity" which tells stories from the infinite spectrum of gender identity and sexual expression. This new work will premiere in june of 2024. From september through august, we led over 28 weeks of educational programming, including our after school drama instruction serving 200+ students, 6 weeks of touring productions of our interactive plays on resisting bullying, and 8 weeks of completely free full day instruction in the summer months, in which students created 6 new original plays under our instruction.
- When was Looking for Lilith founded?
- Looking for Lilith was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Looking for Lilith?
- Shannon Allison serves as Board Tax Matters Member.
- Where is Looking for Lilith located?
- Headquartered in Louisville, United States.
- What is Looking for Lilith's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Looking for Lilith trustworthy?
- Looking for Lilith has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Looking for Lilith's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 300135891.
- What is Looking for Lilith's website?
- http://www.lookingforlilith.org