Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
We invite people of all ages to experience the natural beauty of our campus and the transformative power of the arts. Usdan was founded on jewish values that …
Usdan Center For The Creative And
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Usdan is a unique arts summer camp in the NYC area that brings together the rigor of artistic practice and the playfulness of a classic summer camp.
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Mission
We invite people of all ages to experience the natural beauty of our campus and the transformative power of the arts. Usdan was founded on jewish values that inspire us to make the world more just and more beautiful. When we welcome the diverse group of passionate young artists here each summer the heart of usdan comes alive. Our goal is to instill in our community a desire and drive to contribute creatively to the world now and for the rest of their lives.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts 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
- Established in 1968, it predates 83% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUsdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Wheatley Heights, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 132792668. 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 $9M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132792668. 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.
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts 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. The charity allocates 81% 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.
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is located in Wheatley Heights, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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.
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. 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, Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts 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 81% 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.
Usdan is a unique arts summer camp in the NYC area that brings together the rigor of artistic practice and the playfulness of a classic summer camp. Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132792668, 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.
USDAN CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS 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 - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 57 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 · 1968
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts
- What is Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts?
- Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Wheatley Heights, United States. Usdan is a unique arts summer camp in the NYC area that brings together the rigor of artistic practice and the playfulness of a classic summer camp.
- When was Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts founded?
- Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts?
- John Usdan serves as President.
- Where is Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts located?
- Headquartered in Wheatley Heights, NY, United States.
- What is Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts trustworthy?
- Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts 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 Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 132792668. Registration: 13-2792668 (United States).
- What is Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts's website?
- http://www.usdan.org