The Virginia Arts Festival Inc
To present cultural and educational activities throughout the greater hampton roads region of virginia.
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The Virginia Arts Festival Inc is a arts culture organization based in NORFOLK, United States. Annual revenue: $12.3 million. EIN: 541786140.
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Mission
To present cultural and educational activities throughout the greater hampton roads region of virginia.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Virginia Arts Festival Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Virginia Arts Festival Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Norfolk, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 541786140. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Virginia Arts Festival Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541786140. 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc is located in Norfolk, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Virginia Arts Festival Inc has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc 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 large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Virginia Arts Festival Inc. 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc is a arts culture organization based in NORFOLK, United States. Annual revenue: $12.3 million. EIN: 541786140. The Virginia Arts Festival Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Virginia Arts Festival Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Virginia Arts Festival Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541786140, 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.
THE VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL INC 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Virginia Arts Fest's Williamsburg Live is more than concerts for the area - WHRO
Virginia Arts Festival opens 29th season with music, film and dance - Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
Virginia Arts' May Lineup on Coast Live - WTKR
Norfolk NATO Festival and Virginia Arts Festival invite you to the Joint Navy Concert -- Free event, Sunday, April 12 - MilitaryNews.com
Virginia Arts Festival "Hot Ticket": see these shows coming to Norfolk on Coast Live - WTKR
Virginia Arts Festival welcomes Dance Theatre of Harlem with Firebird performance - 13newsnow.com
Virginia Arts Festival announces Williamsburg Live 2026 artist lineup for June 25-28 - MilitaryNews.com
Virginia Arts Festival opens season this week with the famed BalletX - WHRO
Virginia Arts Festival kicks off 2026 season with BalletX, Joshua Bell, and star-studded lineup - 13newsnow.com
Virginia Arts Festival expands 2026 season lineup - WAVY.com
Activity timeline
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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 - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 97 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Virginia Arts Festival Inc
- What is The Virginia Arts Festival Inc?
- The Virginia Arts Festival Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Norfolk, United States. The Virginia Arts Festival Inc is a arts culture organization based in NORFOLK, United States. Annual revenue: $12.3 million. EIN: 541786140.
- When was The Virginia Arts Festival Inc founded?
- The Virginia Arts Festival Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads The Virginia Arts Festival Inc?
- Robert W Cross serves as Executive Director.
- Where is The Virginia Arts Festival Inc located?
- Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, United States.
- What is The Virginia Arts Festival Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Virginia Arts Festival Inc trustworthy?
- The Virginia Arts Festival Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 541786140.
- What is The Virginia Arts Festival Inc's website?
- http://www.vafest.org