There is a great deal of need in our country. Poverty, homelessness, illness, and the condition of our children need tremendous attention and resources. However, we cannot forget the cultural aspect of our lives and how art in its various forms enriches us as human beings.
Here are ten worthy art organizations and a short description of what they do – they too need your support. Shauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory is thrilled to be able to make a commitment to financially support these charities during 2009 – we believe in what they do, we see the impact they have on our community, and we encourage them to stay strong!
The Art League – Promote art appreciation in our diverse community by providing exhibition opportunities for artists; affordable visual arts education for adults and children; outreach to at-risk youth. CFC # code 56520. Employer Identification Number: EIN #54-0833818. Phone Number: (703)683-1780. Overhead: 21.4%.
National Museum of Women in the Arts – NMWA is committed to honoring women through exhibitions, performances, programs, educational materials and training, and a world-class Library and Research Center. CFC # code 27501. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1238810. Phone Number: (202)783-5000. Overhead: 18.0%.
Arts for the Aging, Inc. (AFTA) – AFTA provides free artistic outreach programs to enhance the health and well-being of frail elders in 40 underserved sites throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. CFC # code 59870. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-1978088. Phone Number: (301)718-4990. Overhead: 22.0%.
ArtStream, Inc. – Provides artistic opportunities for individuals whose lives are challenged by disabilities or life circumstances. CFC # code 81181. Employer Identification Number: EIN #37-1516235. Phone Number: (301)941-1008. Overhead: 17.0%.
Women’s Art Business Center, Inc. – Women’s Art Business Center, Inc. trains minority and other disadvantaged women to start and expand businesses. Professional image building training. CFC # code 64052. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-2293707. Phone Number: (301)802-7494. Overhead: 0.0%.
Arts Federation, Inc. – The arts bring joy and meaning to us all. Help support American arts and arts education organizations, whether young or well-established, in every creative discipline. CFC # code 12204. Employer Identification Number: EIN #03-0524939. Phone Number: (978)210-5888. Overhead: 5.7%.
Association of Children’s Museums – ACM builds the capacity of children’s museums worldwide to serve as town squares for children and families where play inspires creativity and lifelong learning. CFC # code 11906. Employer Identification Number: EIN #95-4087882. Phone Number: (202)898-1080. Overhead: 19.8%.
International Child Art Foundation - When a child’s creativity is not encouraged it may be lost forever. We stimulate the creativity of all children through the power of the arts. CFC # code 12018. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-2032649. Phone Number: (202)530-1000. Overhead: 13.2%.
Art for Humanity – An all-volunteer humanitarian organization that assists impoverished families to start small businesses using their current skills to become self-sufficient. CFC # code 11701. Employer Identification Number: EIN #30-0190292. Phone Number: (703)684-4635. Overhead: 0.0%.
National Public Radio - NPR produces and distributes news, information and cultural programming to 26 million listeners weekly in the U.S. and millions more online and around the world. CFC # code 10030. Employer Identification Number: EIN #52-0907625. Phone Number: (202)513-2000. Overhead: 20.3%.
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