Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 2016, with $145,728 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, 19119 EIN 47-4608258 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$146K
▲ 2.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$182K
Net assets
$746K
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 Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center— 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 rating49 mo reserves · -25% 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 Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center: 49 mo reserves · -25% 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 Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center— 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 Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, 19119
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39K (FY2017) to $146K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $205KNet assets $746K
Operating margin
-24.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$951K
Total liabilities
$205K
Net assets
$746K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,728▲2.0% | $181,511▼3.9% | $745,873▼4.6% | $950,828▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $142,895▼26.0% | $188,922▲0.4% | $781,656▼5.6% | $992,835▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $193,081▲28.2% | $188,158▲5.6% | $827,683▲0.6% | $1,044,964▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $150,662▼3.2% | $178,260▲28.8% | $822,760▼3.2% | $1,060,437▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $155,720▲13.7% | $138,425▼11.6% | $850,358▲2.1% | $1,099,102▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $136,967▲7.5% | $156,532▲14.1% | $833,063▼2.3% | $1,096,143▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $127,404▲223% | $137,171▲1101% | $852,628▼1.1% | $1,087,192▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,445 | $11,418 | $862,395 | $1,101,967 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $5,441 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-4608258, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center's EIN?
- Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-4608258.
- How much revenue does Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center report?
- Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center reported $145,728 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center (EIN 47-4608258) 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.