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Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc

Mount dora center for the arts is a community based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of art and culture in the central florida region.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc

Supporting creative curiosity and expression through exhibitions and art education in Mount Dora, Florida since 1974.

Founded
Headquarters
Mount Dora, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

Mount dora center for the arts is a community based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of art and culture in the central florida region.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Mount Dora, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 592470958. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $614K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 592470958. 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.

Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc is located in Mount Dora, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc has $614K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc 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 medium organization. It has $614K in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc. 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, Mount Dora Center for the Arts 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Supporting creative curiosity and expression through exhibitions and art education in Mount Dora, Florida since 1974. Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $614K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 592470958, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CA
Cathy H••••••
President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1984
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc

What is Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc?
Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Mount Dora, United States. Supporting creative curiosity and expression through exhibitions and art education in Mount Dora, Florida since 1974.
When was Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc founded?
Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc was founded in 1984.
Who leads Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc?
Cathy Hoechst serves as President.
Where is Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc located?
Headquartered in Mount Dora, FL, United States.
What is Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc trustworthy?
Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 592470958.
What is Mount Dora Center for the Arts Inc's website?
http://www.mountdoracenterforthearts.com