Palo Alto Art Center Foundation
THE MISSION OF THE PALO ALTO ART CENTER FOUNDATION IS TO EXPAND THE REACH AND IMPACT OF THE PALO ALTO ART CENTER THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY
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Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Advancing the mission of the Palo Alto Art Center to be your place to see and make art, activate your creativity, and expand your community. Donate Now What We Do The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the Palo Alto Art Center in a
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Mission
The mission of the palo alto art center foundation is to expand the reach and impact of the palo alto art center through fundraising and advocacy
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Palo Alto Art Center Foundation with 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
- Established in 1973, it predates 79% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPalo Alto Art Center Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Palo Alto, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 942382459. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942382459. 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.
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is located in Palo Alto, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years. Its registered address is 1313 Newell Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Palo Alto Art Center Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Palo Alto Art Center Foundation. 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, Palo Alto Art Center 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 45% 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.
Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Advancing the mission of the Palo Alto Art Center to be your place to see and make art, activate your creativity, and expand your community. Donate Now What We Do The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the Palo Alto Art Center in a Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 45% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Palo Alto Art Center Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942382459, 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.
PALO ALTO ART CENTER 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 (22)
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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 - 52 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 52 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 · 1973
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Palo Alto Art Center Foundation
- What is Palo Alto Art Center Foundation?
- Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Palo Alto, United States. Palo Alto Art Center Foundation Advancing the mission of the Palo Alto Art Center to be your place to see and make art, activate your creativity, and expand your community. Donate Now What We Do The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the Palo Alto Art Center in a
- When was Palo Alto Art Center Foundation founded?
- Palo Alto Art Center Foundation was founded in 1973.
- Who leads Palo Alto Art Center Foundation?
- Jason Stork serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Palo Alto Art Center Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, United States.
- What is Palo Alto Art Center Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 45% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Palo Alto Art Center Foundation trustworthy?
- Palo Alto Art Center Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Palo Alto Art Center Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942382459. Registration: 94-2382459 (United States).
- What is Palo Alto Art Center Foundation's website?
- https://www.paacf.org