Mark Making
Mark Making serves and transforms communities through creative art making that empowers individuals, with a focus on the underserved.
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Mission
Mark Making serves and transforms communities through creative art making that empowers individuals, with a focus on the underserved.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mark Making has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMark Making is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chattanooga, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 262959326. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $262K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Mark Making's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262959326. 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.
Mark Making has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.
Mark Making is located in Chattanooga, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Mark Making has $262K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% 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.
Mark Making 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 $262K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Mark Making. 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, Mark Making 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 86% 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.
Scenic City Angel sponsored youth basketball, football and cheerleading teams that competed on a national level. We had a lawn care service run by our coach, employing 10-12 people each week throughout the year. We had programs for kindergarten through high school aged students volunteering in the community and serving seniors. SCA sponsored educational programs working on resumes and college applications for high school students. SCA supported emergency assistance for families through the Eviction Prevention Initiative with Habitat for Humanity. We helped Momentum help a single student mom with rent assistance. SCA also purchased bus passes and Y memberships for AIM members. History Adventures hosts lessons and activities in schools... Mark Making is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $262K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Mark Making are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mark Making is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262959326, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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MARK MAKING 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 (3)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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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 · 2009
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Mark Making
- What is Mark Making?
- Mark Making is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chattanooga, United States. Scenic City Angel sponsored youth basketball, football and cheerleading teams that competed on a national level. We had a lawn care service run by our coach, employing 10-12 people each week throughout the year. We had programs for kindergarten through high school aged students volunteering in the community and serving seniors. SCA sponsored educational programs working on resumes and college applications for high school students. SCA supported emergency assistance for families through the Eviction Prevention Initiative with Habitat for Humanity. We helped Momentum help a single student mom with rent assistance. SCA also purchased bus passes and Y memberships for AIM members. History Adventures hosts lessons and activities in schools, libraries, and in the community, with social studies-based content that connects pivotal periods in American history with landmarks, lessons, and people from Chattanooga's history. Community partnerships with organizations like National Park Partners, RISE Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Historical Society support increases in reach and audiences. Lessons and content are aligned with social studies curriculum and standards, with local landmarks students can recognize. A multi-media approach supports the "three touch" theory to increase retention and support success in school. Public Arts: Mark Making facilitates public art projects created by children, teens and underserved adults. The main public art installation for 2022 was BCS Sculpture at the AIM Center
- When was Mark Making founded?
- Mark Making was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Mark Making?
- Frances McDonald serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Mark Making located?
- Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, United States.
- What is Mark Making's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mark Making trustworthy?
- Mark Making has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Mark Making's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262959326.
- What is Mark Making's website?
- http://www.markmaking.org