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Center for Cultural Vibrancy

EIN 86-2721961 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 93 cents.

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

What it says it does

CCV CREATS AND SUPPORTS OPPORTUNTITES FOR CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT THAT CELEBRATE LIVING TRADITIONS AND CONTRIBUTE TO DYNAMIC, THRIVING COMMUNITIES. BY SHARING THE WORK OF TRADITIONAL ARTISTS, WE HELP FOSTER APPRECIATION FOR CULTURAL EXPRESSION AND ENCOURAGE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AMONG PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

Income
$223,629
Spending
$606,960
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
53.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
3
Volunteers
96
Highest pay
$110,586, executive di

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 171% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 102% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 93 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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.

  • 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. $434,934 spent. PROGRAMMING AND WORLD CULTURE IN CONTEXT - WORLD CULTURE IN CONTEXT (WCC) INVITES K-12 STUDENTS ON A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP BY CONNECTING THEM WITH RENOWNED PERFORMING ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY TRADITION-BEARERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS IN THE PLACES THAT HAVE PROFOUNDLY SHAPED THEIR WORK. EACH PROGRAM FEATURES A 15-20 MINUTE VIDEO PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTING THE ARTIST IN A PLACE OF IMPORTANCE TO THEIR WORK, FOLLOWED BY A LIVE, REMOTE VIDEO CONVERSATION BETWEEN ARTISTS AND STUDENTS. CCV SUPPLIES PARTICIPATING WCC EDUCATORS WITH GRADE APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM MATERIALS INTRODUCING THE FEATURED TRADITION, ARTISTS, AND THE GEOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL CONTEXT OF THEIR WORK. THE RESULTS OF THIS PROGRAM SERVICE INCLUDE: PRODUCTION OF 14 VIDEOS WITH PARTICIPATING ARTISTS PROGRAMMING AND WORLD CULTURE IN CONTEXT - WORLD CULTURE IN CONTEXT (WCC) INVITES K-12 STUDENTS ON A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP BY CONNECTING THEM WITH RENOWNED PERFORMING ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY TRADITION-BEARERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS IN THE PLACES THAT HAVE PROFOUNDLY SHAPED THEIR WORK. EACH PROGRAM FEATURES A 15-20 MINUTE VIDEO PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTING THE ARTIST IN A PLACE OF IMPORTANCE TO THEIR WORK, FOLLOWED BY A LIVE, REMOTE VIDEO CONVERSATION BETWEEN ARTISTS AND STUDENTS. CCV SUPPLIES PARTICIPATING WCC EDUCATORS WITH GRADE APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM MATERIALS INTRODUCING THE FEATURED TRADITION, ARTISTS, AND THE GEOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL CONTEXT OF THEIR WORK. THE RESULTS OF THIS PROGRAM SERVICE INCLUDE: PRODUCTION OF 14 VIDEOS WITH PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
  2. FESTIVALS AND EVENTS - CULTURAL FESTIVALS OFFER A POWERFUL WAY TO CELEBRATE HERITAGE, BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, AND ENERGIZE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THESE EVENTS CAN STRENGTHEN SOCIAL BONDS, ATTRACT NEW AUDIENCES, AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. CCV COLLABORATES WITH FESTIVALS OF ALL SIZES TO INTRODUCE ATTENDEES TO CULTURAL TRADITIONS THAT THEY MAY NOT HAVE ENCOUNTERED BEFORE THEREBY OPENING THE DOOR TO NEW PERSPECTIVES, CONNECTIONS, AND SHARED EXPERIENCES.
  3. $25,479 spent. CULTURAL EXCHANGE - - CCV WORKS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS-FROM LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL ARTISTIC COLLABORATION AND SHARED EXPERIENCES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS THAT INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS AND AGENCIES LIKE THE US STATE DEPARTMENT, CCV ORGANIZES EXCHANGE PROGRAMS THAT HIGHLIGHT TRADITION AND CREATIVITY. THESE INITIATIVES ENCOURAGE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND BUILD STRONGER CONNECTIONS AMONG PEOPLE, WHETHER THEY LIVE ACROSS THE GLOBE OR IN THE SAME CITY.

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 July 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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