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Artportunity Knocks

EIN 27-1004474 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 39% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO MAKE POSITIVE AND SMART CHOICES WHILE INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM+ARTS, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND BRIDGING CULTURES. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND CLASSES.

Income
$588,639
Spending
$807,937
Spent on programs
39%
Reserves
-4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
12
Volunteers
127
Highest pay
$93,608, president &

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: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1097% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    39% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $250,471 spent. BOOST PROGRAM: AN INVALUABLE INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE BOOST PROGRAM OFFERS MORE THAN 700 STUDENTS TUITION-FREE ACCESS TO OUR ENRICHING AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. THIS FUNDING HAS BEEN PIVOTAL IN ALLOWING US TO EXTEND OUR REACH INTO TWO ADDITIONAL COUNTIES IN GEORGIA, FURTHERING OUR MISSION TO EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH ARTS AND EDUCATION. WITH THE EXPANSION INTO ALBANY, GEORGIA, WE ACHIEVED AN ALL-TIME HIGH NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OUR SUMMER CAMP, REACHING 106 STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM CULMINATED IN FOUR EVENTS SHOWCASING STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY ACROSS MULTIPLE ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES. ADDITIONALLY, THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW ART FORMS LIKE CULINARY ARTS, CHINESE FOLK ART, AND MUSIC PRODUCTION ENRICHED THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. BOOST PROGRAM: AN INVALUABLE INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE BOOST PROGRAM OFFERS MORE THAN 700 STUDENTS TUITION-FREE ACCESS TO OUR ENRICHING AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. THIS FUNDING HAS BEEN PIVOTAL IN ALLOWING US TO EXTEND OUR REACH INTO TWO ADDITIONAL COUNTIES IN GEORGIA, FURTHERING OUR MISSION TO EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH ARTS AND EDUCATION. WITH THE EXPANSION INTO ALBANY, GEORGIA, WE ACHIEVED AN ALL-TIME HIGH NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OUR SUMMER CAMP, REACHING 106 STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM CULMINATED IN FOUR EVENTS SHOWCASING STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY ACROSS MULTIPLE ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES. ADDITIONALLY, THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW ART FORMS LIKE CULINARY ARTS, CHINESE FOLK ART, AND MUSIC PRODUCTION ENRICHED THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
  2. $56,229 spent. YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM: FUNDED BY THE FULTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT STUDENTS HAVE NO-COST ACCESS TO A DIVERSE ARRAY OF ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. BY REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION, WE OPEN DOORS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY, DEVELOP NEW SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. EDUCATIONAL, GCA - ART PROGRAM: THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE NEW SATURDAY CREATIVE CAREERS ACADEMY AND EXPANDED ART FORMS IN THE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CULINARY ARTS, CHINESE FOLK ART, AND MUSIC PRODUCTION.
  3. $8,695 spent. THE FOOD PROGRAM HELPED SERVE 105,300+ MEALS.

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 October 13, 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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2011.

    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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