Marin Open Studios
Marin open studios is a non-profit visual arts organization dedicated to engaging and supporting marin county artists and their audiences through events, programs and services. Marin open studios …
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Marin open studios offers the public self-guided tours of the studios of marin county's artists during the first two weekends of may, with a large gallery open for one month. The event includes an exhibition of over 250 participating artists at the sausalito center for the arts. An online year around website featuring all artists with their individual seachable bio page, images, and link to their website is offered at marinopenstudios.org.a preview gala reception at the gallery is attended by over 800 art lovers, giving the public the opportunity to meet artists and sample their artwork. Each year approximately 30,000 residents are directly exposed to marin open studios artists. A 40 page artists' tour guide with enclosed maps is distributed …
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Mission
Marin open studios is a non-profit visual arts organization dedicated to engaging and supporting marin county artists and their audiences through events, programs and services. Marin open studios champions a diverse and inclusive community art experience providing established and emerging artists with direct connections to bay area audiences and art patrons.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Marin Open Studios has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarin Open Studios is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sausalito, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453605193. 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 $213K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Marin Open Studios's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 453605193. 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.
Marin Open Studios 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.
Marin Open Studios is located in Sausalito, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Marin Open Studios has $213K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% 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.
Marin Open Studios is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $213K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Marin Open Studios. 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, Marin Open Studios 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 70% 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.
Marin open studios offers the public self-guided tours of the studios of marin county's artists during the first two weekends of may, with a large gallery open for one month. The event includes an exhibition of over 250 participating artists at the sausalito center for the arts. An online year around website featuring all artists with their individual seachable bio page, images, and link to their website is offered at marinopenstudios.org.a preview gala reception at the gallery is attended by over 800 art lovers, giving the public the opportunity to meet artists and sample their artwork. Each year approximately 30,000 residents are directly exposed to marin open studios artists. A... Marin Open Studios is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $213K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Marin Open Studios are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 453605193, 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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MARIN OPEN STUDIOS 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 (13)
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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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 47 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marin Open Studios
- What is Marin Open Studios?
- Marin Open Studios is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sausalito, United States. Marin open studios offers the public self-guided tours of the studios of marin county's artists during the first two weekends of may, with a large gallery open for one month. The event includes an exhibition of over 250 participating artists at the sausalito center for the arts. An online year around website featuring all artists with their individual seachable bio page, images, and link to their website is offered at marinopenstudios.org.a preview gala reception at the gallery is attended by over 800 art lovers, giving the public the opportunity to meet artists and sample their artwork. Each year approximately 30,000 residents are directly exposed to marin open studios artists. A 40 page artists' tour guide with enclosed maps is distributed to 35,000 residents within marin magazine and to countywide venues, along with comprehensive print, social, and digital media coverage.marin open studios offers a shared exhibition space program for artists without studios, and this year they partnered with ten countywide venues to broaden the support for a variety of artmaking. An artist guide for the open studios event is printed to list the location of each open studio, to show an example of the artist's work, and offer maps to find the studios. The printing of the guide is partially funded by selling advertisement space in the guide. Marin open studies also provides services to the youth of marin county through various activities such as supporting the annual rising stars high school art show at youth in arts. Marin open studios provides a volunteer to judge the high school art show and presents monetary awards to the winners.
- When was Marin Open Studios founded?
- Marin Open Studios was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Marin Open Studios?
- John Hellmann serves as CFO/Treasurer.
- Where is Marin Open Studios located?
- Headquartered in Sausalito, CA, United States.
- What is Marin Open Studios's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marin Open Studios trustworthy?
- Marin Open Studios 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 Marin Open Studios's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453605193.
- What is Marin Open Studios's website?
- http://marinopenstudios.org