Charities United States Arts & Culture Peculiar Works Project Inc
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Peculiar Works Project Inc

theater and art production

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Peculiar Works Project Inc

Created and produced: one special anniversary performance event; one one-day solo performance; three theatrical workshop productions (total of six performances); an online theater history lecture; and two live theatre history lectures, one for independent seniors, the other for memory care residents. 299 audience members served.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A61
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

theater and art production

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A61
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($70,511)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Peculiar Works Project Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 134089362. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $61K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Peculiar Works Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Peculiar Works Project Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Peculiar Works Project Inc has $61K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% 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.

Peculiar Works Project Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $61K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Peculiar Works Project 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.

Peculiar Works Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the Peculiar Works Project Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Created and produced: one special anniversary performance event; one one-day solo performance; three theatrical workshop productions (total of six performances); an online theater history lecture; and two live theatre history lectures, one for independent seniors, the other for memory care residents. 299 audience members served. Peculiar Works Project Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Peculiar Works Project Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $61K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Peculiar Works Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Peculiar Works Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 134089362, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CA
Catherine Porter
Vice President-Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barry R•••••
VP-Secretary/Co-Artistic Director
CA
Catherine P•••••
VP-Treasurer/Co-Artistic Director
RA
Ralph L••••
President/Co-Artistic Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

IndieSpace Awards Ralph Lewis from Peculiar Works Project with a Pay Your People Grant Photo (December 9, 2024) - Broadw
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Ben Kopit Photo (June 23, 2010) - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Carrie McCrossen, Ken Gickfeld, Christopher Hurt, Derek Jamison and Catherine Porter Photo (June 23, 2010) - BroadwayWor
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Carrie McCrossen Photo (June 23, 2010) - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Mick Hilgers, Derek Jamison, Sarah Elizondo, Tonya Canada, Rebecca Servon (with back to camera), and Carrie McCrossen Ph
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
Antigone in Analysis - Time Out Worldwide
Mar 2026
www.timeout.com
La MaMa in association with Peculiar Works Project presents world premiere of Antigone In Analysis - ILoveNY.com
Feb 2026
www.iloveny.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Honoring the past with a theater performance at Mark Rothko's former studio on the Bowery - EV Grieve
Jun 2019
evgrieve.com
Photo Flash: First Look At Peculiar Works Project's AFTERPARTY: THE ROTHKO STUDIO - BroadwayWorld
Jun 2019
www.broadwayworld.com
Androboros Review. America’s First Play: Political, Satirical, Scatological - newyorktheater.me
Oct 2017
newyorktheater.me

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Peculiar Works Project Inc This page 93 $61,196 100%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Concordia Chamber Players 93 $80,547 100%
Little Theater Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania 93 $69,948 100%
Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma 93 $69,506 100%
Demiero Jazz Festival 93 $58,980 87%
Alton Youth Symphony 93 $44,500 94%
Windsong 93 $47,589 100%
Blue Candlelight Music Series 93 $77,576 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Peculiar Works Project Inc

What is Peculiar Works Project Inc?
Peculiar Works Project Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Created and produced: one special anniversary performance event; one one-day solo performance; three theatrical workshop productions (total of six performances); an online theater history lecture; and two live theatre history lectures, one for independent seniors, the other for memory care residents. 299 audience members served.
When was Peculiar Works Project Inc founded?
Peculiar Works Project Inc was founded in 1993.
Who leads Peculiar Works Project Inc?
Catherine Porter serves as Vice President-Treasurer.
Where is Peculiar Works Project Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Peculiar Works Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Peculiar Works Project Inc trustworthy?
Peculiar Works Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Peculiar Works Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 134089362.
What is Peculiar Works Project Inc's website?
http://www.peculiarworks.org