# Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc

Arts education nonprofit in Ithaca, New York 14851. EIN 16-0902355. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> A commitment to provide exceptional theatre experiences of high professional quality to enrich, enlighten, educate, and entertain the diverse audience in the finger lakes region and beyond. Strong education and training programs are central parts of our commitment to the local and national artistic communities.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/160902355/202412349349301416/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A250)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1967
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $1,103,414 | $1,156,648 | $2,645,445 | $2,134,002 | 140 | 87 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/160902355/202412349349301416/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $1,461,810 | $1,696,148 | $2,736,291 | $2,187,236 | 211 | 21 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/160902355/202313199349324651/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $735,683 (64%), management $358,907 (31%), fundraising $62,058 (5%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $614,125, program fees $455,868, investment income $322.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -25% a year, Dec 2022 to Dec 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 arts education nonprofits in Ithaca.
- Revenue $1,239,921 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 56 arts education nonprofits in New York; median $597,349.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Ithaca: 13 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/ithaca
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc's EIN?**

Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0902355. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc in Ithaca, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1967. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "A commitment to provide exceptional theatre experiences of high professional quality to enrich, enlighten, educate, and entertain the diverse audience in the finger lakes region and beyond. Strong education and training programs are central parts of our commitment to the local and national artistic communities." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Center for the Arts at Ithaca Inc reported total revenue of $1,103,414 and total expenses of $1,156,648 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.