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EIN 84-2870050

540wmain

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Rochester
State
New York
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
Description
540wmain provides antiracist education and digital content, centring Black and Indigenous voices, and prioritizes neighborhood revitalization in Rochester.
Total revenues
$228,981
2022
Total expenses
$295,552
2022
Total assets
$1,840
2022
Num. employees
8
2022

Program areas at 540wmain

We have taught over 600 individuals in antiracism classes in 2022, including 34 classes; topics taught include implicit bias, environmental justice, gentrification, and antiracism practice. Additionally, 28 articles were written and posted on our online learning platform. All of our programming runs on a gift economy structure, meaning that we offer flexible pay what you choose options for all learning. Additionally, all of our classes and events include ASL interpreting and captioning.

Who funds 540wmain

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)For General Operating Support$66,000
Esl540wmain Web Infrastructure Assistance$59,000
Marie C and Joseph C Wilson FoundationOperating Support$40,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at 540wmain

NameTitleCompensation
Calvin EatonExecutive Director and Treasurer$60,000

Financials for 540wmain

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$206,607
Program services$22,371
Investment income and dividends$3
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$228,981

Form 990s for 540wmain

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990EZView PDF

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $66,000 from Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Esl
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
104 E Ave
Rochester, NY 14604
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
540westmain.org/ 
Phone
(585) 420-8439
IRS details
EIN
84-2870050
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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