Member Organization
Categories
To determine which TAF category an organization belongs,
first determine
if it is an arts or culture organization (ACO)
as defined by the National Center
for Charitable Statistics.
Next determine if the organization is a nonprofit or
for-profit
organization.
An organization must have it's
Member Organization Application Form:
Microsoft Word Format
PDF format
An organization that
promotes the enjoyment or the understanding of the visual,
performing, fold or media arts or the humanities; communications
organizations; and organizations that promote the appreciation
or understanding of historical events. For a complete list
of type of eligible organizations, see http:;//nccs2.urban.org/ntee-cc/a.htm
(Includes museums, planetariums and halls of fame; historic
preservation programs; groups of or services to artists, performers,
entertainers, writers, or humanities scholars; programs which
promote artistic expression of or within ethnic groups and
cultures; and art and performing art schools, centers, and
studios.
Does not include services that promote international understanding
and friendly relations among nations through cultural programs;
libraries and reading programs; botanical gardens or nature
centers; or zoos.) Neither does it include art fairs and festivals
or community recreational centers.
Member Organization Categories Descriptions - pdf
Member Organization Benefits(detailed):
MO Benefits Detail-Non-Profit - pdf
MO Benefits Detail-Non-Profit - word
Member Organization Benefits(summary):
Member Organization Benefits by Type - pdf
Member Organization Benefits by Type - word
An organization
registered with the IRS as a §501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization
with a hard copy of a determination letter from the IRS or
an organization with an altruistic purpose and an annual budget
less than $5000. (All organizations that don’t fit either
description are considered for-profit by default.)
A for-profit Arts Organizations may also be Member Organizations as long
as it is an Arts related business.
A nonprofit
organization outside the definition of an Arts & Culture
Organization. | 
