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Fgp Nyc

EIN 37-1592492 · Ridgewood, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Fresh Ground Pepper incubates and celebrates new works of art by adventurous artists of all mediums. We believe that the creative spirit is nurtured by delighted exploration and collaborative communities. FGP strives to find new voices and push them each toward surprising frontiers.

Income
$57,747
Spending
$63,894
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$5,945, treasurer

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

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $44,194 spent. Fresh Ground Pepper's 2024 season saw the successful completion of another round of each of our two most popular and long-standing theater development programs. The PlayGround PlayGroup artists who were selected by a competitive application process gathered monthly through the Spring to give/receive feedback on developing scripts. The process culminated in a live week-long series of evenings of performance that was well-attended by audiences supporting the work of 7 emerging playwrights and their casts and crews. In 2024 we were able to pay artists more and offer this program to audiences for free. Then in July/August 2024 we hosted 3-weeks of our annual FGP BRB retreat, welcoming artists to create, live, work, and cook together in a woodsy natural environment. This included an eco-week wherein we expanded our net to welcome art/performance projects with ecological and sustainability themes. This program houses 27 artists across the 3 weeks, plus hires guest facilitators who provide artists with fresh perspectives and skills to develop their processes. In addition to these annual programs, we held a Fall staff retreat day in which the FGP co-creative directors gathered for a day of reflection, teambuilding, and organizational planning for the future. And we hosted a holiday card making party to gather artists in creating and sending holiday cards to homebound seniors in Brooklyn.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 July 2013.

    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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