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The Center for Cultural Innovation

Education/Support/Services for Artists The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) was launched in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, networking and financial independence for individual artists and creative entrepreneurs by …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About The Center for Cultural Innovation

The Center for Cultural Innovation is a arts culture organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $6.0 million. EIN: 912156812.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Education/Support/Services for Artists The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) was launched in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, networking and financial independence for individual artists and creative entrepreneurs by providing business training, grants

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A20
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.95
Program expenses$0.95 ($22.3 million)
95% to programs beats the peer average (87%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Center for Cultural Innovation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 912156812. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $25M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Center for Cultural Innovation 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 95% 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.

The Center for Cultural Innovation is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Center for Cultural Innovation has $25M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Center for Cultural Innovation 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 large organization. It has $25M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Center for Cultural Innovation. 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.

The Center for Cultural Innovation 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. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 87%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Center for Cultural Innovation is a arts culture organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $6.0 million. EIN: 912156812. The Center for Cultural Innovation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: The Center for Cultural Innovation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $25M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Center for Cultural Innovation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Center for Cultural Innovation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 912156812, 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
$10M-$100M
95% 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

ED
Edgar Hirst
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Althea E•••••••
Employee
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Angie K••
Member
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Betty A••••
Board Member
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Catherine F••
Employee
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Edgar H••••
Treasurer/Secretary
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Eleanor A•••••••
Board Member
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Laura P••••••
Employee
LA
Lauren B•••••
Employee
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Lorna L••••••
President
SA
Sage C••••
Board Member
SA
Sally J• F••••
Vice President
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$25.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$16.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Center for Cultural Innovation This page 93 $25.3 million 95%
Bloom Arts Foundation Inc 93 $595,470 97%
Putnam Foundation 93 $2.7 million 88%
Puppet Showplace Inc 93 $938,645 81%
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc 93 $9.0 million 88%
The Tallahassee Ballet Inc 93 $1.2 million 80%
Hutchinson Municipal Band Association 93 $24,195 100%
St Paul Conservatory of Music 93 $1.7 million 82%

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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 The Center for Cultural Innovation

What is The Center for Cultural Innovation?
The Center for Cultural Innovation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. The Center for Cultural Innovation is a arts culture organization based in LOS ANGELES, United States. Annual revenue: $6.0 million. EIN: 912156812.
When was The Center for Cultural Innovation founded?
The Center for Cultural Innovation was founded in 2001.
Who leads The Center for Cultural Innovation?
Edgar Hirst serves as Treasurer.
Where is The Center for Cultural Innovation located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is The Center for Cultural Innovation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Center for Cultural Innovation trustworthy?
The Center for Cultural Innovation 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 The Center for Cultural Innovation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 912156812.
What is The Center for Cultural Innovation's website?
http://www.cciarts.org