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West Windsor Arts Council Inc

EIN 03-0494648 · West Windsor, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

West Windsor Arts cultivates the artist within us all, while inspiring a creative community that is engaged, inclusive and equitable.

Income
$566,508
Spending
$588,180
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
5
Volunteers
363
Highest pay
$81,985, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $135,357 spent. West Windsor Arts Council (WWA) draws audiences of up to 250 from the greater Mercer county area per event such as cultural festivals, Art & Healing events, and live performances. Free receptions celebrate exhibitions featuring art by local and regional artists focusing on relevant, thematic topics. West Windsor Arts has over 735 members, 188 adults and 175 youth volunteers, over 35 artist instructors,and over 500 exhibiting artists and performers. Music and dance performances focus on diverse perspectives. Free community events include the summer family arts and music programs. Partnerships with groups such as Eden Autism,Art Against Racism, Capitol Country Childrens Collaborative and more extend reach to underserved communities.
  2. $209,191 spent. Instructions in a variety of disciplines including visual arts, digital arts, literary arts, theater and voice draw learners of all ages and backgrounds, for elementrary, teen and adults. An average 42 in-person classea are offered in Fall, Winter and Spring of the year, with a few conducted online or hybrid. An artist-in-residence program provides educational opportunities to learn from and exhibit with a professional artist. A youth program called the Certificate in Fine Arts (CiFA)recognizes the achievements and commitment to arts learning by youth students. A scholarship program ensures access to our arts programming for low-income families and individuals in the greater Mercer County area.
  3. $65,628 spent. Each summer and during school breaks, WWA offers as many as 36 youth and teen arts camps for nearly 400 children in a variety of disciplines with opportunities to learn, grow, and explore as they make friends and memories. As part of the camp program, a teen development initiative attracts up to 175 high school students per year for training and experience in education, leadership, and administrative skills. Grants and scholarships support teens from underserved communities in the Mercer county area attended camps tuition free and with lunch and transport stipends.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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