Arts Extension Institute Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ARTS EXTENSION INSTITUTE, INC (AEI) WORKS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS OF THE ARTS EXTENSION SERVICE (AES) IN COOPERATION WITH THE COLLEGE OF THE HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS. FORM 990 EZ INCLUDES ONLY THE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FUNDED DIRECTLY THROUGH AEI.AEI SUBCONTRACTS WITH AES AND OTHER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE STAFFING AND OTHER NECESSARY SUPPORT IN CARRYING OUT MANY OF ITS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $77,533
- Spending
- $107,605
- Reserves
- 4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $43,000 spent. AEI RECEIVED $50,000 FROM EMPOWER CEC (CLEAN ENERGY EXTENSION) TO ASSIST PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS PERFORM CLEAN ENERGY ASSESSMENTS RELATED TO THEIR OPERATIONS. $21,000 WAS PAID IN GRANTS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR CARRYING OUT PROJECT COSTS AND ALSO CONTRACTED WITH AES (ARTS EXTENSION SERVICES) FOR ASSISTANCE FOR WORK ON THE PROJECTS. AEI PAID AES $22,000 FOR PROJECT RELATED EXPENSES AND AT 6/30/25. THERE ARE $2,000 IN PROJECT FUNDS REMAINING AND AES IS EXPECTED TO DIRECT THESE FUNDS NEXT FISCAL YEAR
- $62,605 spent. AEI RECEIVED $27,533 IN GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM VARIOUS AGENCIES RELATED TO THE ARTSHUB PROJECT. ARTSHUB IS A ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER FOR ARTISTS AND ART PATRONS TO CONNECT AND CREATE A DIRECTORY OF EVENTS, RESOURCES, TRAININGS, ETC. IN THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGION. PROJECT COSTS INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, AND PRESENTATIONS WERE $62,605 DURING THE YEAR ENDED 6/30/25. THIS AMOUNT ALSO INCLUDES TRANSFERRING REMAINING FUNDS TO A NEW FISCAL SPONSOR OF ARTSHUB.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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