Arts & Scraps
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Arts & Scraps is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1989, with $597,297 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
16135 Harper Ave, Detroit, MI, 48224 EIN 38-2831910 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2023)
$597K
▲ 25.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$548K
Net assets
$219K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Arts & Scraps— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Arts & Scraps: 5 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Arts & Scraps— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Arts & Scraps: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $338K (FY2013) to $597K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $132KNet assets $219K
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$351K
Total liabilities
$132K
Net assets
$219K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $597,297▲25.9% | $547,974▲0.5% | $218,686▲29.1% | $351,044▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $474,403▼10.9% | $545,429▲27.1% | $169,363▼29.5% | $325,428▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $532,379▲58.6% | $429,181▲28.3% | $240,389▲75.2% | $257,761▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $335,623▲2.9% | $334,447▼26.2% | $137,191▲0.9% | $212,016▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $326,186▼48.8% | $453,259▲6.2% | $136,015▼48.3% | $216,906▼24.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $636,593▲90.4% | $426,722▲4.5% | $263,088▲394% | $288,652▲270% | 990 |
| 2017 | $334,413▼19.1% | $408,441▲1.1% | $53,217▼58.2% | $77,916▼48.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $413,377▲31.6% | $404,114▲19.1% | $127,245▲7.9% | $151,764▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $314,217▼14.7% | $339,303▼1.4% | $117,982▼17.5% | $135,775▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $368,480▲9.0% | $344,143▲2.0% | $143,068▲20.5% | $158,292▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $338,207 | $337,533▲14.2% | $118,731▲0.6% | $145,662▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $295,461▲4.7% | $118,057▼6.8% | $132,641▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $282,282▲5.0% | $126,664▼15.7% | $140,188▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $268,732 | $150,316 | $159,772 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $361K total
17 grants to Arts & Scraps totaling $361K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Arts & Scraps a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Arts & Scraps is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2831910, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Arts & Scraps's EIN?
- Arts & Scraps's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2831910.
- How much revenue does Arts & Scraps report?
- Arts & Scraps reported $597,297 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Arts & Scraps have?
- CharityIndex grades Arts & Scraps B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Arts & Scraps (EIN 38-2831910) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.