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EIN 51-0238900

Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
120
City
Roanoke
State
Virginia
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
Description
Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences actively participates in economic development and education by ensuring the financial health of vital cultural elements in Western and Central Virginia. The foundation supports the acquisition and operation of cultural facilities for non-profit organizations while also supporting economic development in the region. Roanoke, VA is its location.
Also known as...
Center in the Square
Total revenues
$3,295,957
2024
Total expenses
$5,039,131
2024
Total assets
$32,755,349
2024
Num. employees
120
2024

Program areas at Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences

To support the acquisition and operation of cultural facilities for various non-profit organizations and to support economic development in Western Virginia

Who funds Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Center in the Square Endowment FoundationSupport Operations of Wvfas$66,569
Community Foundation Serving Western VirginiaFor General Purposes$34,483

Financials for Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and Sciences

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,096,338
Program services$2,364,745
Investment income and dividends$38,113
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-232,467
Net income from fundraising events$14,923
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$14,305
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,295,957
Data update history
May 25, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $34,483 from Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
April 2, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $66,569 from Center in the Square Endowment Foundation
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Market Sq Se
Roanoke, VA 24011
Metro area
Roanoke, VA
County
Roanoke city, VA
Website URL
centerinthesquare.org/ 
Phone
(540) 342-5700
Facebook page
centerinthesquare 
Twitter profile
@centertweets 
IRS details
EIN
51-0238900
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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