Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1975, with $424,178 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
617 Main St Ste 201, Buffalo, NY, 14203 EIN 23-7442268 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$424K
▼ 7.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$526K
Net assets
$423K
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.
C+
—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 Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -24% 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 Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc: 10 mo reserves · -24% margin earns a C+ 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 Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc— 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 Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 617 Main St Ste 201, Buffalo, NY, 14203
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Visual Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $457K (FY2013) to $424K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $229KNet assets $423K
Operating margin
-24.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$652K
Total liabilities
$229K
Net assets
$423K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $424,178▼7.9% | $525,997▼0.7% | $422,860▼5.3% | $651,926▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $460,733▲12.5% | $529,554▲38.5% | $446,511▲2.0% | $499,753▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $409,364▼25.4% | $382,440▼14.0% | $437,942▲10.0% | $551,094▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $548,812▲13.6% | $444,652▲26.3% | $398,055▲36.0% | $515,051▲52.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $483,294▼20.1% | $351,929▼30.4% | $292,595▲81.5% | $337,530▲35.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $604,534▲4.0% | $505,829▼7.3% | $161,230▲158% | $249,462▲68.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $581,098▲46.0% | $545,893▲41.0% | $62,525▲396% | $148,390▲95.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $398,143▲22.9% | $387,181▲8.7% | -$21,105▲34.2% | $75,772▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $324,038▼20.1% | $356,157▼19.3% | -$32,067▼61767% | $69,057▼18.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $405,481▲3.0% | $441,489▲0.2% | $52▼99.9% | $84,344▼46.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $393,598▼13.9% | $440,713▲3.1% | $36,060▼56.6% | $158,754▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $457,119 | $427,623▲2.9% | $83,175▲55.1% | $165,349▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $415,757▲0.2% | $53,628▼59.9% | $151,835▼33.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $414,831 | $133,811 | $226,721 | 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 · $312K total
14 grants to Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc totaling $312K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $28,238 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $17,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Photography & the holocaust: then and now; general operating; cepa/silo city capital expansion of services; alternative perspectives; in honor of | 2022 | $37,614 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Photography works | 2021 | $20,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; photography works; funding support for the cepa gallery odyssey project | 2020 | $28,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Photography works; odyssey workshops for veterans; odyssey exhibition catalog | 2019 | $38,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Community-based education program; school-wide partnership with highgate heights elementary school | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2018 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; in-school partnership with highgate heights elementary school | 2017 | $10,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $7,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $8,050 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7442268, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc's EIN?
- Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7442268.
- How much revenue does Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc report?
- Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc reported $424,178 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc (EIN 23-7442268) 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.