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Craftnow Philadelphia

EIN 85-4221229 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CraftNOW unites, celebrates, and supports the people, businesses, and institutions of the craft community of Philadelphia.

Income
$345,464
Spending
$368,055
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
5
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$90,913, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $28,154 spent. CRAFTECON - IS A SERIES OF PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH CRAFT. CRAFTNOW IS UTILIZING RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND NETWORKS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER ADVANCE THE LOCAL CRAFT AND MAKER INDUSTRY IN PHILADELPHIA. THESE PROGRAMS WILL UNITE CREATIVE BUSINESSES, INCREASE THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE ARTISANAL SECTOR, AND SUPPORT POLICIES THAT ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN THE FIELD. This portfolio includes Tools of the Trades - a hybrid conference focused on connecting artisans and makers to business resources in Philadelphia and beyond. This three-day event provides a concentrated period for creative learning to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success however they choose to define them.
  2. $127,723 spent. CRAFTMONTH - IS AN ANNUAL PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES CURATED EACH NOVEMBER. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, CRAFTNOW ACTIVATES THE CITY, THE DAYS AND WEEKS SURROUNDING THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CONTEMPORARY CRAFT SHOW WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA'S ART IN CITY HALL AND OFFICE OF ARTS, CULTURE AND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY HAVING ISSUED A PROCLAMATION NAMING NOVEMBER CRAFTMONTH. EACH YEAR, CRAFTNOW HOSTS A SYMPOSIUM TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR CRITICAL DISCOURSE IN CONTEMPORARY CRAFT.
  3. $89,282 spent. CRAFTNOW CREATE - SUMMER CAMP EDITION IS ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHILADELPHIA'S DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. THROUGH THIS COLLABORATIVE, CRAFTNOW BRINGS THE WONDER AND IMAGINATION OF THE CRAFT STUDIO INTO PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOOD REC CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS COORDINATE THEIR EFFORTS TO ENSURE WE CAN OFFER AN IN-PERSON CRAFT WORKSHOP AT ALL 129 SUMMER CAMPS DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 15,000 STUDENT-HOURS OF CRAFT INSTRUCTION AND REACHING 6,000 CAMPERS. IN ADDITION, THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART PROVIDES TAKE-HOME KITS WITH ART SUPPLIES AND FREE PASSES TO THE MUSEUM FOR EACH STUDENT AND UP TO FIVE MORE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY. CRAFTNOW ALSO HOSTED 4 "GAP WEEK" CAMPS AT REC CENTERS, WHICH PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH CRAFT LESSONS AS WELL AS FIELD TRIPS TO LOCAL MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND CRAFT ORGANIZATIONS.

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 October 2021.

    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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