The National Institute of Flamenco
The mission of nif is to preserve and promote flamencos artistry, history, and culture by presenting the finest flamenco in the world and by educating the american family …
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The National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) is a 501(c)3 performing arts nonprofit in Albuquerque New Mexico, presenting Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the largest and oldest flamenco event outside of Spain. NIF houses Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, the Conservatory of Flamenco Art
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Mission
The mission of nif is to preserve and promote flamencos artistry, history, and culture by presenting the finest flamenco in the world and by educating the american family in this art form while emphasizing the positive influence of art on families and communities
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The National Institute of Flamenco with a complete profile, sourced from 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe National Institute of Flamenco is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Albuquerque, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 850332879. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The National Institute of Flamenco's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850332879. 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 National Institute of Flamenco has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
The National Institute of Flamenco is located in Albuquerque, NM, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, The National Institute of Flamenco has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The National Institute of Flamenco 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The National Institute of Flamenco. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The National Institute of Flamenco 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
The National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) is a 501(c)3 performing arts nonprofit in Albuquerque New Mexico, presenting Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the largest and oldest flamenco event outside of Spain. NIF houses Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, the Conservatory of Flamenco Art The National Institute of Flamenco is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The National Institute of Flamenco are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The National Institute of Flamenco is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850332879, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FLAMENCO 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 (16)
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 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 · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The National Institute of Flamenco
- What is The National Institute of Flamenco?
- The National Institute of Flamenco is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Albuquerque, United States. The National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) is a 501(c)3 performing arts nonprofit in Albuquerque New Mexico, presenting Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the largest and oldest flamenco event outside of Spain. NIF houses Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, the Conservatory of Flamenco Art
- When was The National Institute of Flamenco founded?
- The National Institute of Flamenco was founded in 1982.
- Who leads The National Institute of Flamenco?
- Marisol Encinias serves as Executive Direc.
- Where is The National Institute of Flamenco located?
- Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, United States.
- What is The National Institute of Flamenco's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The National Institute of Flamenco trustworthy?
- The National Institute of Flamenco has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 National Institute of Flamenco's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 850332879.
- What is The National Institute of Flamenco's website?
- http://www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org