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West End Arts and Entertainment District

We provide a platform for artists to create vibrant art experiences on the West End of Alameda that bring together local and regional audiences around the visual and …

West End Arts District

Arts & Culture Alameda, CA EIN: 811374719 (IRS) Reg: 81-1374719 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About West End Arts and Entertainment District

This year WEAD presented two major public events on a pre-pandemic scale. With over 2500 attendees from all over the Bay Area the events provided paid work opportunities for over 70 artists, introducing people to a wide range of art forms and cultural influences. WEAD supported the work of 9 different arts organizations/ artists who expanded our mission by bringing theater, comedy, arts reporting, music classes, craft fairs, music concerts, the first ever Alameda Pride event and a collectors book of East Bay Artists.

Founded
Headquarters
Alameda, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

We provide a platform for artists to create vibrant art experiences on the West End of Alameda that bring together local and regional audiences around the visual and performing arts. Our events and programs offer new perspectives, spark conversation, and engage with the landscape we live in.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, West End Arts and Entertainment District has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

West End Arts and Entertainment District is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Alameda, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 811374719. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $339K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

West End Arts and Entertainment District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811374719. 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.

West End Arts and Entertainment District has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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.

West End Arts and Entertainment District is located in Alameda, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, West End Arts and Entertainment District has $339K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

West End Arts and Entertainment District 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 $339K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for West End Arts and Entertainment District. 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, West End Arts and Entertainment District 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

This year WEAD presented two major public events on a pre-pandemic scale. With over 2500 attendees from all over the Bay Area the events provided paid work opportunities for over 70 artists, introducing people to a wide range of art forms and cultural influences. WEAD supported the work of 9 different arts organizations/ artists who expanded our mission by bringing theater, comedy, arts reporting, music classes, craft fairs, music concerts, the first ever Alameda Pride event and a collectors book of East Bay Artists. West End Arts and Entertainment District is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $339K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to West End Arts and Entertainment District are generally tax-deductible in the United States. West End Arts and Entertainment District is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811374719, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Rachel C••••• d• I•••••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about West End Arts and Entertainment District

What is West End Arts and Entertainment District?
West End Arts and Entertainment District is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alameda, United States. This year WEAD presented two major public events on a pre-pandemic scale. With over 2500 attendees from all over the Bay Area the events provided paid work opportunities for over 70 artists, introducing people to a wide range of art forms and cultural influences. WEAD supported the work of 9 different arts organizations/ artists who expanded our mission by bringing theater, comedy, arts reporting, music classes, craft fairs, music concerts, the first ever Alameda Pride event and a collectors book of East Bay Artists.
When was West End Arts and Entertainment District founded?
West End Arts and Entertainment District was founded in 2015.
Who leads West End Arts and Entertainment District?
Rachel Campos de Ivanov serves as President.
Where is West End Arts and Entertainment District located?
Headquartered in Alameda, CA, United States.
What is West End Arts and Entertainment District's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is West End Arts and Entertainment District trustworthy?
West End Arts and Entertainment District has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 West End Arts and Entertainment District's registration number?
IRS EIN: 811374719. Registration: 81-1374719 (United States).
What is West End Arts and Entertainment District's website?
http://www.westendartsdistrict.org