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Cue Art Foundation

EIN 54-2064462 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CUE Art Foundation is a visual arts organization dedicated to creating essential career and educational opportunities for emerging and underrecognized artists of all ages. Through exhibitions, arts education, and public programs, CUE provides artists, writers, students, and arts workers with meaningful experiences and resources that impact their careers and allow them to reach diverse audiences who benefit from exposure to new work. CUE carries out its mission through its core programs, which include solo and group exhibitions; mentorship andpublication opportunities for emerging writers; public events that bring artists together with the broader communities; and arts education for high school students.

Income
$297,378
Spending
$524,313
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
3
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$121,244, executive direc

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $219,999 spent. Exhibitions Program: CUEs exhibition program presents new and exceptionally strong work by emerging and underrecognized artists from across the United States, while providing these artists with exposure and resources to help them further their artistic careers. CUE currently exhibits artist work in solo exhibitions and group exhibitions, for which selected awardees are mentored by notable artists and curators. These exhibitions are selected through a national open call process.
  2. $80,000 spent. Education Program: CUE Teen Collective is a free, year-long after school program for NYC high school students who are interested in exploring careers in the fine arts. Participants meet during the school year to investigate the contemporary art world, develop professional skills, and produce artwork for a group exhibition at CUEs gallery space. Through talks and workshops, field trips, and group critique, students learn from arts professionals, gaining exposure to various approaches and careers in the arts.
  3. $72,000 spent. Writing Program: The Art Critic Mentorship Program (ACMP) pairs emerging writers with art critic mentors to produce original long-form critical essays about the work of artists exhibiting in solo and group exhibitions at CUE. The program is open to writers of any age in the early stages of their careers. Essays commissioned through the program are published by CUE in full-color print exhibition catalogues, which are distributed at the gallery and are also made available and promoted online on CUEs website and social media.
  4. $27,999 spent. Evercore / CUE Artist Empowerment Award; Professional Development Workshops

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 November 6, 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 November 2003.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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