The Art Garage
The Art Garage offers arts-based programs that inspire, empower and promote creative self expression by people of all ages and backgrounds. On site studio workshops and exhibitions engage …
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The Art Garage is a arts culture organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $504K. EIN: 264806197.
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Mission
The Art Garage offers arts-based programs that inspire, empower and promote creative self expression by people of all ages and backgrounds. On site studio workshops and exhibitions engage the greater Denver community and outreach is provided to those who are underserved, at risk and for people with disabilities to ensure the artistic process is fully accessible and inclusive for all.
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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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Art Garage has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
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- a contact email
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Art Garage is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264806197. 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 $936K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Art Garage's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264806197. 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.
The Art Garage 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. The charity allocates 76% 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.
The Art Garage is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 6100 E 23rd Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Art Garage has $936K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% 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.
The Art Garage 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 $936K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Art Garage. 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, The Art Garage 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
The Art Garage is a arts culture organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $504K. EIN: 264806197. The Art Garage is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $936K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Art Garage are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Art Garage is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264806197, 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE ART GARAGE 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 (17)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 39 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 · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Art Garage
- What is The Art Garage?
- The Art Garage is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Denver, United States. The Art Garage is a arts culture organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $504K. EIN: 264806197.
- When was The Art Garage founded?
- The Art Garage was founded in 2009.
- Who leads The Art Garage?
- Linda Brown serves as Chief Fiscal Officer.
- Where is The Art Garage located?
- Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
- What is The Art Garage's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Art Garage trustworthy?
- The Art Garage 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 The Art Garage's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264806197.
- What is The Art Garage's website?
- https://artgaragedenver.com