Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Organized for educational, charitable and social purposes serving a membership of artists and individuals interested in and practicing the medium of pastel.
- Income
- $34,549
- Spending
- $42,206
- Reserves
- 16.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 61%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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)
- $9,266 spent. Workshops and educational events: Our goal is to educate artists in various elements of painting with the intention of having them in turn be able to teach others in the years ahead. Each year 10 to 15 workshops are held with approximately 50 different participants.
- $15,783 spent. Shows & Exhibits: The organization presents several shows each year. Some are open to all artists whose works are juried for admission. Shows might be invitational or are open to all members whose works are accepted with jury. Annual shows: The "For Pastels Only", a National juried exhibit with over 100 paintings displayed for 3 weeks. "Member Show" is a non-juried exhibit open to all members that exhibited for 3 weeks.
- $2,161 spent. Annual meeting of membership: Includes social opportunities to network, enjoy the Member Show and learn from a demonstration presented by a professional artist. The election of the Board of Directors also takes place at the annual meeting.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 2025.
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 August 1996.
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 October 21, 2026.
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