Center For Arts - Design & Social Research
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Center For Arts - Design & Social Research is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wayland, Massachusetts, registered in 2017, with $245,640 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
75 Lincoln Rd, Wayland, MA, 01778 EIN 81-5220809 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$246K
▲ 81.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$348K
Net assets
-$85K
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.
D
—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 Center For Arts - Design & Social Research— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -42% 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 Center For Arts - Design & Social Research: 0 mo reserves · -42% margin earns a D 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 Center For Arts - Design & Social Research— 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 Center For Arts - Design & Social Research: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 75 Lincoln Rd, Wayland, MA, 01778
- City
- Wayland
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $124K (FY2017) to $246K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86KNet assets -$85K
Operating margin
-41.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$618
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
-$85K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245,640▲81.2% | $347,806▼40.5% | -$85,070▼598% | $618▼99.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $135,560▼23.4% | $584,453▼23.4% | $17,096▼98.2% | $73,024▼92.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $177,006▲81.8% | $762,887▲24.8% | $960,903▼37.9% | $1,018,424▼35.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $97,382▼96.1% | $611,328▼5.7% | $1,546,784▼24.9% | $1,570,046▼24.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,515,612▲410% | $648,438▼29.6% | $2,060,730▲965% | $2,085,596▲872% | 990 |
| 2019 | $493,405▼59.6% | $921,064▲50.2% | $193,556▼68.8% | $214,508▼66.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,221,480▲887% | $613,339▲454% | $621,215▲4652% | $634,385▲4752% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,799 | $110,725 | $13,074 | $13,074 | 990EZ |
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 · $398K total
6 grants to Center For Arts - Design & Social Research totaling $398K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $150,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $18,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Arts - Design & Social Research a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Arts - Design & Social Research is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-5220809, based in Wayland, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Arts - Design & Social Research's EIN?
- Center For Arts - Design & Social Research's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-5220809.
- How much revenue does Center For Arts - Design & Social Research report?
- Center For Arts - Design & Social Research reported $245,640 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Arts - Design & Social Research have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Arts - Design & Social Research D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Arts - Design & Social Research (EIN 81-5220809) 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.