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Summit Artspace

SUMMIT ARTSPACE CONNECTS ARTISTS AND ARTIST-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE PROFESSIONALLY, CREATIVELY, AND FINANCIALLY. ITS CORE VALUES OF CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, …

Arts & Culture Akron, OH EIN: 341841587 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Summit Artspace

Upcoming Events: WIP Artist Gathering: Thursday, April 23, 6 – 8 p.m. Join local artists at the first WIP Artist Meet Up of 2026 at Akron Soul Train on Thursday, […]

Founded
Headquarters
Akron, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Summit artspace connects artists and artist-serving organizations to the community and to the resources they need to thrive professionally, creatively, and financially. Its core values of creativity, collaboration, and community guide the current strategic plan, which focuses on six key priority areas: 1) supporting artists at all levels of their creative journey, 2) encouraging participation in the arts through education and outreach, 3) serving as a vital creative resource for the community, 4) increasing awareness and visibility throughout the community, 5) building financial sustainability through revenue growth and 6) diversifying artists we serve. Additionally, summit artspace seeks to build public awareness concerning the value of artists as contributors to our area's creative economy, quality of life, and place-making for those that live, work or go to school in summit and contiguous counties.

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: 62%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.77%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.3% of total expenses ($67,577 of $317,700).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.62
Program$0.62

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Summit Artspace has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Summit Artspace draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Summit Artspace is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Akron, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 341841587. 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 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $360K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Summit Artspace's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341841587. 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.

Summit Artspace has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Summit Artspace is located in Akron, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years. Its registered address is 140 E Market St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Summit Artspace has $360K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% 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.

Summit Artspace 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 small organization. It has $360K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Summit Artspace. 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, Summit Artspace 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 62% 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.

Upcoming Events: WIP Artist Gathering: Thursday, April 23, 6 – 8 p.m. Join local artists at the first WIP Artist Meet Up of 2026 at Akron Soul Train on Thursday, […] Summit Artspace is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $360K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Summit Artspace are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Summit Artspace is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341841587, 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
62% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

HE
Heather M•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (21)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 54 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Summit Artspace

What is Summit Artspace?
Summit Artspace is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Akron, United States. Upcoming Events: WIP Artist Gathering: Thursday, April 23, 6 – 8 p.m. Join local artists at the first WIP Artist Meet Up of 2026 at Akron Soul Train on Thursday, […]
When was Summit Artspace founded?
Summit Artspace was founded in 1991.
Who leads Summit Artspace?
Heather Meeker serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Summit Artspace located?
Headquartered in Akron, OH, United States.
What is Summit Artspace's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
Is Summit Artspace trustworthy?
Summit Artspace has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Summit Artspace's registration number?
IRS EIN: 341841587.
What is Summit Artspace's website?
https://www.summitartspace.org