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Center at West Park Inc

EIN 81-4802422 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER AT WEST PARK IS A HOME FOR ARTS, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY IN THE LANDMARK WEST PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE IN MANHATTAN. THE CENTER IS A SECULAR NOTFORPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS FOR ARTISTS, AUDIENCES, AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD; MANAGES THE BUILDINGS FACILITIES; AND STEWARDS THE RESTORATION OF ITS HISTORIC EXTERIOR. THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY IN THE UPPER WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AND ALL OF NEW YORK CITY BY PRESENTING DIVERSE, ENGAGING, AND BOUNDARY PUSHING ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING; PROVIDING AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE, REHEARSAL, AND EVENT SPACE TO LOCAL ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS; AND PRESERVING THE WEST PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHS HISTORIC EDIFICE. THE CENTER AIMS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A VIBRANT CULTURAL HUB, A FORUM FOR CONVERSATIONS AND CONNECTIONS THAT TRANSCEND BARRIERS TO ADDRESS THE IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING OUR SOCIETY TODAY.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
49
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$335,000, executive director

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 115% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE CENTER AT WEST PARK PRESENTED NUMEROUS PERFORMANCES OF THEATER AND PUPPETRY THROUGH OUR ARTIST RESIDENCYPROGRAMS; PROVIDED AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE, REHEARSAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE FOR OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS THROUGH OUR SPACE RENTAL PROGRAM; AND MADE NECESSARY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE LANDMARKED WEST PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CAMPUS.

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 July 2019.

    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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