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Childrens Art Carnival

EIN 13-2735153 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Through the visual and communications arts, our mission is to empower Harlem community members to engage in the arts actively, to support and provide facilities resources, and opportunities for Harlem's artists, and as a center for the arts, serve as a catalyst for equitable cultural development and artistic expression to enrich the community we serve.

Income
$264,351
Spending
$239,178
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 74% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $50,380 spent. EXHIBITION PROGRAM- EXHIBITION OF VISUAL ARTS WORK BY LOCAL BY LOCAL AND AREA ARTISTS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. CAC OFERS 3-4 EXHIBITIONS PER YEAR ALONG WITH RELATED PROGRAMMING SUCH AS ARTISTS TALKS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND RELATED FILM SCREENINGS
  2. $27,627 spent. SPECIAL PROJECTS- SPECIAL PROJECTS ARE COMPRISED LARGELY OF PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT FEATURE COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN CAC AND LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER ARTS/CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. SPECIAL PROJECS ARE INTENDED TO EXPAND AUDIENCES, PROVIDE NEW OPPORTUNITES FOR LOCAL ARTISTS, AND A FORUM FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION
  3. $25,405 spent. COMMUNITY ARTS WORKSHOPS- ONGOING SERIES OF PARTICIPATORY ART WORKSHOPS REACHING YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED IN SEVERAL DISCIPLINES INCLUDING WATERCOLOR PAINTING, COLLAGE, PRINTMAKING AND PHOTOGRAPHY. THE WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED AT LOW AND AFFORDABLE RATES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2015.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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