TO FOSTER AND NURTURE THE CREATIVE ARTS BY SUPPORTING ARTISTS IN THEIR ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THROUGH EDUCATION, RESIDENCIES, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSIST ARTISTS OF ANY LEVEL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
-19.0% YoY
Revenue
$87K
-96.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
$1.3M
-20.6% YoY
About The Center for Less Unpleasant
Based on IRS filings
The Center for Less Unpleasant is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,786,793 | $7,147,061 | $5,859,789 |
| Revenue | $86,910 | $2,726,951 | $7,862,500 |
| Expenses | $1,344,803 | $1,693,854 | $2,002,711 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $7,500 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HANNA | PRESIDENT | 40 | $288,000 |
| ELIZABETH BUCKLEY LEWIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Center for Less Unpleasant?
The Center for Less Unpleasant is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Center for Less Unpleasant?
As of 2024, The Center for Less Unpleasant holds $5.8M in total assets with $87K in annual revenue.
Where does The Center for Less Unpleasant operate?
The Center for Less Unpleasant has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Center for Less Unpleasant's EIN?
The Center for Less Unpleasant's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1365441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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