WHITE COLUMNS INC
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White Columns Inc, established in 1970 by artists Gordon Matta-Clark and Jeffrey Lew, is New York City's oldest alternative art space, dedicated to showcasing challenging and provocative visual art. With an operating budget of $1.3 million and total revenue of $1.2 million, the organization offers a range of exhibitions and programs, including a curated online registry for emerging and under-represented artists, and remains open to the public free of charge for eleven months each year. White Columns does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.
Mission Statement
FOUNDED IN 1970 BY ARTISTS GORDON MATTA-CLARK AND JEFFREY LEW, WHITE COLUMNS IS NEW YORK CITY'S OLDEST ALTERNATIVE ART SPACE. WHITE COLUMNS ORGANIZES AN ONGOING SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITIONS, ARTISTS' PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES LIKE OUR ONLINE CURATED ARTISTS REGISTRY THAT IDENTIFIES SIGNIFICANT EMERGING AND UNDER-REPRESENTED VISUAL ARTISTS AND SERVES AS A DYNAMIC PUBLIC FORUM FOR THE PRESENTATION OF CHALLENGING AND PROVOCATIVE NEW WORK. WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FREE OF CHARGE, ELEVEN MONTHS PER YEAR.
Cause Areas
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Arts councils
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WHITE COLUMNS INC’s budget?
In 2024, WHITE COLUMNS INC reported an annual operating budget of around $1.3 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does WHITE COLUMNS INC support?
WHITE COLUMNS INC supports work in Arts councils.
Where does WHITE COLUMNS INC operate?
WHITE COLUMNS INC is headquartered in New York, NY.
Who funded WHITE COLUMNS INC recently?
In 2025, WHITE COLUMNS INC received grants from ROBERT H & JANET S FLEISHER FOUNDATION C/O DM LLP ATTN SHELDON BONOVITZ ESQ, DANIEL M NEIDICH & BROOKE GARBER FOUNDATION, and SWISS INSTITUTE. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant WHITE COLUMNS INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to WHITE COLUMNS INC in 2024 exceeds $125 thousand.
What is WHITE COLUMNS INC’s reliance on government grants?
WHITE COLUMNS INC relied on government grants for more than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.
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