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Unison Learning Center Inc

EIN 22-2134692 · New Paltz, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW OUR COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE ART PRACTICES.

Income
$160,301
Spending
$151,408
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 39%
Employees
4
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$29,400, executive director (from june 2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $38,157 spent. Workshops & Classes: Unison offered a dynamic range of creative and personal development programs throughout the year Life Drawing Sessions took place weekly on Tuesdays, providing artists of all skill levels the opportunity to work with professional models in a safe, welcoming, and non-instructional environment-perfect for honing individual practice and creative exploration. Movie Lab met weekly on Mondays, engaging middle school students in the fundamentals of filmmaking and storytelling through games, collaboration, and problem-solving. Graceful Aging, supported by a foundation grant, invited participants of all ages to explore what it means to live meaningfully with time and change. Meeting twice a month, the group fostered open dialogue around our evolving bodies, minds, spirits, and relationships. Improvisational Comedy, an 8-week program, encouraged participants to cultivate presence, spontaneity, and awareness-on stage and in everyday life.
  2. $11,988 spent. Performances: Showcasing local musicians across diverse genres, Unison hosted an eclectic lineup of events-including poetry, theater, open mics, movie screenings and performance art supported by a NYSCA Individual Artist grant-offering something for every taste and age group.
  3. $36,629 spent. Gallery/Sculpture Garden: Unison presented ten (10) gallery exhibitions throughout the year, featuring the work of local artists at various stages of their careers, including new work created with the support of a NYSCA Individual Artist grant, along with two (2) SUNY New Paltz student shows. In addition, our sculpture garden remained open year-round, offering an inviting space for community members and makers to explore and connect.
  4. $14,415 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS COMMUNITY SPACE IN ITS GALLERIES GALLERIES TO ORGANIZE AND PERFORM THEIR OWN ARTS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO USE THE ORGANIZATIONS SPACES AT BELOW MARKET RATES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOTS, LIFE-DRAWING, DANCE, AND DESIGN STUDIOS. AND AMONG OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS COMMUNITY SPACE IN ITS GALLERIES 14415. 0. 20902.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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