Noahs Arc Foundation
The noah's arc foundation provides diverse opportunities for youth to become more aware and conscious of their ability to make a positive impact on themselves and their community. …
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Sports - community basketball leagues; macc/up2us sports; stickman classicthe noah's arc foundation conducts numerous basketball programs for children and young adults, primarily in the chicago area, with the goal of building new relationships, strengthening unity within cities, and keeping young people safe and off the streets. The foundation also hosts basketball tournaments which serve as forums for peace, uniting cities, and taking a stand against violence. These programs and tournaments provide opportunities for young people to come together, make a public commitment to reduce violence in their neighborhoods, and serve as ambassadors for peace.number of persons benefited - 1,000 children and young adults art - expression from the inside for kids; peace wall; rock your drop on the blockexpression from …
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Mission
The noah's arc foundation provides diverse opportunities for youth to become more aware and conscious of their ability to make a positive impact on themselves and their community. The foundation's art and basketball programs target youth in chicago's high-needs communities.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Noahs Arc Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNoahs Arc Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 271412550. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Noahs Arc Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271412550. 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.
Noahs Arc Foundation 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. The charity allocates 88% 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.
Noahs Arc Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Noahs Arc Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Noahs Arc Foundation 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Noahs Arc Foundation. 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, Noahs Arc Foundation 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Sports - community basketball leagues; macc/up2us sports; stickman classicthe noah's arc foundation conducts numerous basketball programs for children and young adults, primarily in the chicago area, with the goal of building new relationships, strengthening unity within cities, and keeping young people safe and off the streets. The foundation also hosts basketball tournaments which serve as forums for peace, uniting cities, and taking a stand against violence. These programs and tournaments provide opportunities for young people to come together, make a public commitment to reduce violence in their neighborhoods, and serve as ambassadors for peace.number of persons benefited - 1,000 children and young adults art - expression from the inside for... Noahs Arc Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Noahs Arc Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Noahs Arc Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271412550, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NOAHS ARC FOUNDATION 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 (11)
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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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 29 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 · 2010
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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 Noahs Arc Foundation
- What is Noahs Arc Foundation?
- Noahs Arc Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Sports - community basketball leagues; macc/up2us sports; stickman classicthe noah's arc foundation conducts numerous basketball programs for children and young adults, primarily in the chicago area, with the goal of building new relationships, strengthening unity within cities, and keeping young people safe and off the streets. The foundation also hosts basketball tournaments which serve as forums for peace, uniting cities, and taking a stand against violence. These programs and tournaments provide opportunities for young people to come together, make a public commitment to reduce violence in their neighborhoods, and serve as ambassadors for peace.number of persons benefited - 1,000 children and young adults art - expression from the inside for kids; peace wall; rock your drop on the blockexpression from the indside for kids that utilizes expressive art therapy. This program helps to provide under-served areas and those dealing with emotional and/or physical adversity, the opportunity to engage in self-expression. The program runs weekly at the major adams community center in chicago.noah's arc foundation has developed rock your drop on the block as a symbol to spread the message of their non-violence movement. The tear drop shape of this precious metal symbolizes the strength and commitment to positive change. By wearing the drop of consciousness and taking a pledge, the foundation is able to spread its message of positivity and non-violence.number of persons benefited - 800 children the drop of consciousness - message of positivty and non-violencethe drop of consciousness is a movement for peace inspired by a sculpture created by the co-founder of noah's arc foundation: cecilia rodhe. The pendant is a metal teardrop whose scarred surface recognizes the pain of losing someone to violence, while the precious metal and solid feel of the drop symbolize strength and commitment to positive change.the key message is that it's not "their" problem. It is our problem, an
- When was Noahs Arc Foundation founded?
- Noahs Arc Foundation was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Noahs Arc Foundation?
- Joakim Noah serves as President.
- Where is Noahs Arc Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Noahs Arc Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Noahs Arc Foundation trustworthy?
- Noahs Arc Foundation 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 Noahs Arc Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 271412550.
- What is Noahs Arc Foundation's website?
- http://www.noahsarcfoundation.org