# Reading Community Arts Center

Arts education nonprofit in Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. EIN 85-2866394. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The reading community arts center is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for artists of all races, ages, abilities, and levels of their creative journey. By encouraging participation and appreciation of the arts through advocacy, education, and outreach, we will serve as a vital creative resource for the community.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/852866394/202543179349202574/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- 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 2024 | $29,402 | $31,755 | $5,043 | $5,043 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/852866394/202543179349202574/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $55,973 | $54,999 | $7,396 | $7,396 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/852866394/202412009349201001/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $11,815, program fees $14,037, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -47% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2024). 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: 10 of 22 arts education nonprofits in Cincinnati.
- Revenue $29,402 is in the bottom 10% of 47 arts education nonprofits in Ohio; median $217,216.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Hamilton County, Ohio: about 189,740 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 440 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Cincinnati: 28 camps, 500 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/cincinnati
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Reading Community Arts Center's EIN?**

Reading Community Arts Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2866394. 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 Reading Community Arts Center a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Reading Community Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. 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 Reading Community Arts Center tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Reading Community Arts Center 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 Reading Community Arts Center do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "The reading community arts center is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for artists of all races, ages, abilities, and levels of their creative journey. By encouraging participation and appreciation of the arts through advocacy, education, and outreach, we will serve as a vital creative resource for the community." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Reading Community Arts Center take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Reading Community Arts Center reported total revenue of $29,402 and total expenses of $31,755 on its Form 990-EZ (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.