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Wr Arts Inc

EIN 46-2663098 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 77 cents.

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

What it says it does

501(c)3 WR Arts is here to provide an open, supportive artistic environment to those looking to cultivate a lasting relationship with Dance and the Performing Arts. We strive to find ways to blend North Brooklyn's culturally diverse neighborhoods together under one roof to build a stronger community together through the arts. With our "In School" on-site after school enrichment programing and our 6 days a week "Home Base" General Children's and Pre-Professional training at 573 Metropolitan Avenue, we connect ALL to the arts experience. Through our "In School" program WR brings a professional studio atmosphere into classroom spaces at an introductory level. To further the interest and training of those looking for more, WR has a "Home Base", with reduced rate community classes and scholarship opportunities for participation in our General and Pre-Professional programing. Through workshops and community classes for every age and experience level, we welcome artists of all races, sizes, a

Income
$492,198
Spending
$582,979
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$66,245, 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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 77 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $381,847 spent. In-School Accomplishments:WR Arts maintained programming in 4 local schools: PS 31, PS 34, and PS 110, and PS 157 providing performing arts enrichment to Pre-K through 5th grade aged students 3 - 5 days a week. Overall enrollment in our In School program grew with our average number of unique enrollments growing to 163 students; 2023 average number of unique enrollments: 106 students.Partnered Programing:WR Arts partnered with Williamsburg Northside school to provide 7 weeks of summer dance programming for 3K - Kindergarten aged children July through August 2024WR Arts partnered with The PLAY Lab to provide daytime dance programing 1 day a week, Spring and Summer 2024.StudioAccomplishments:WR Arts continued in-studio programing with our Winter/ Spring 2024 session, running January through June 2024 and Fall session, September 2024 through January 2025. In April 2024, a cast of 20 WR Arts students performed for the Brooklyn Nets Primetime pre-game performance. May 2024 WR Arts hosted our end of year performances at The Center for Performance Research welcoming 200 guests and hosted a separate Drama and Musical Theater performance at The Brick Theater, welcoming 80 - 90 guests. November 2024, WR Arts reinstated its pre-professional Performance Group, hosting auditions for eligible 8 -9 Year olds, providing a low- cost multi-week Saturday training option. Our Cast A dancers then were prepared for a January 2025 staged performance.

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 2024.

    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 September 2014.

    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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