George A Spiva Center For the Arts
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
George A Spiva Center For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Joplin, Missouri, registered in 1959, with $886,921 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
212 E 7th St, Joplin, MO, 64801 EIN 44-6006139 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$887K
▲ 75.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$595K
Net assets
$1.8M
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 George A Spiva Center For the Arts— 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 rating36 mo reserves · +33% 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 George A Spiva Center For the Arts: 36 mo reserves · +33% 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 George A Spiva Center For the Arts— 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 George A Spiva Center For the Arts: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 212 E 7th St, Joplin, MO, 64801
- City
- Joplin
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $384K (FY2015) to $887K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $30KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
32.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$30K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $886,921▲75.3% | $595,098▲3.6% | $1,769,214▲15.5% | $1,799,180▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $506,005▼1.1% | $574,582▲4.7% | $1,531,648▲2.5% | $1,546,891▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $511,708▲135% | $548,559▲102% | $1,493,645▼2.5% | $1,520,857▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $218,133▼50.9% | $271,176▲19.9% | $1,532,186▼25.6% | $1,542,075▼26.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $443,994▲35.9% | $226,216▼8.5% | $2,060,022▲11.7% | $2,092,755▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $326,705▼19.2% | $247,223▼35.3% | $1,844,434▲40.8% | $1,877,216▲41.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $404,314▼6.7% | $381,940▼20.8% | $1,309,855▼5.7% | $1,324,290▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $433,200▼9.6% | $482,106▲9.3% | $1,389,573▲2.0% | $1,428,632▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $479,012▲24.9% | $440,922▲15.8% | $1,362,800▲5.3% | $1,362,800▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $383,525 | $380,839 | $1,294,780 | $1,294,780 | 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 · $210K total
18 grants to George A Spiva Center For the Arts totaling $210K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Freeman Health System | Support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $6,325 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Freeman Health System | Support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Freeman Health System | Support | 2021 | $13,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Arts & culture | 2021 | $10,250 |
| Freeman Health System | Support | 2019 | $8,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | 2020 third grade field trip - 402519 | 2019 | $5,500 |
| Freeman Health System | Support | 2018 | $8,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | 2019 third grade field trip - 376692 | 2018 | $5,500 |
| Freeman Health System | Support | 2017 | $8,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | 2018 3rd grade visits to spiva center for the arts - 345758 | 2017 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is George A Spiva Center For the Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. George A Spiva Center For the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 44-6006139, based in Joplin, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is George A Spiva Center For the Arts's EIN?
- George A Spiva Center For the Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 44-6006139.
- How much revenue does George A Spiva Center For the Arts report?
- George A Spiva Center For the Arts reported $886,921 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does George A Spiva Center For the Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades George A Spiva Center For the Arts B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for George A Spiva Center For the Arts (EIN 44-6006139) 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.