South County Art Association
Education in and exhibition of fine arts and pottery
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Explore art classes, pottery, exhibitions, and workshops in Rhode Island. Join a creative community at the South County Art Association in Kingston, RI.
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Mission
Education in and exhibition of fine arts and pottery
Focus areas & reach
· 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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, South County Art Association has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1929, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 94% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth County Art Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Kingston, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1929 and has been operating for 97 years. Its EIN is 056008104. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $655K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
South County Art Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 056008104. 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.
South County Art Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('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.
South County Art Association is located in Kingston, RI, United States. The organization was established in 1929 and has been active for 97 years.
Based on official tax filings, South County Art Association has $655K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% 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.
South County Art Association 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 $655K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for South County Art Association. 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, South County Art Association 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 73% 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.
Explore art classes, pottery, exhibitions, and workshops in Rhode Island. Join a creative community at the South County Art Association in Kingston, RI. South County Art Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1929.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $655K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to South County Art Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South County Art Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 056008104, 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 (FY2025): 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.
SOUTH COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 45 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 · 1929
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about South County Art Association
- What is South County Art Association?
- South County Art Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kingston, United States. Explore art classes, pottery, exhibitions, and workshops in Rhode Island. Join a creative community at the South County Art Association in Kingston, RI.
- When was South County Art Association founded?
- South County Art Association was founded in 1929.
- Who leads South County Art Association?
- Linda A Riley serves as Treasurer.
- Where is South County Art Association located?
- Headquartered in Kingston, RI, United States.
- What is South County Art Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is South County Art Association trustworthy?
- South County Art Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 South County Art Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 056008104.
- What is South County Art Association's website?
- http://www.southcountyart.org