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Cultural Center of Cape Cod Inc

EIN 04-3553295 · S Yarmouth, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE THE ENTIRE CAPE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS TO THE AREA BY OFFERING INSTRUCTION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EXHIBITION IN THE VISUAL, LITERARY, AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
11
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $989,188 spent. THE CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD IS A YEAR-ROUND, INCLUSIVE ARTS AND CULTURAL HUB IN MASSACHUSETTS WITH TWO CAMPUSES. THE BASS RIVER ARTS CAMPUS INCLUDES FIVE GALLERIES, RESIDENT ARTIST STUDIOS, A PERFORMANCE HALL, CULINARY ARTS CENTER, RECORDING STUDIO, CERAMIC STUDIOS, MAKERSPACE, AND CLASSROOMS. THE HYANNIS CAMPUS IS HOME TO THE ART BARN, AN INTERACTIVE CHILDREN'S ART MUSEUM OPENING IN 2025 THAT WILL OFFER HANDS-ON ART AND DESIGN EXPERIENCES FOR AGES 4-10, WITH YOUTH-CURATED EXHIBITIONS ON A MONTHLY ROTATION. IN 2024, THE CENTER PRESENTED 28 ART EXHIBITIONS, SHOWCASED HUNDREDS OF ARTISTS, AND OFFERED 786 HANDS-ON CLASSES FOR ALL AGES. WE HOSTED 65 CONCERTS FEATURING 314 PERFORMERS, WITH 47% HEADLINED BY WOMEN AND 19% BY BIPOC ARTISTS. OVER 2,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS SUPPORTED EXHIBITIONS, CONCERTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND 207,000 WAS INJECTED INTO THE CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH PAYMENTS TO ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS. THE RISE AND SHINE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE TAILORED ARTS ACCESS FOR YOUTH, SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND PEOPLE IN RECOVERY. THIS IS A PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, WITH NEW FACILITIES, EXPANDED PROGRAMMING, AND MAJOR INITIATIVES UNDERWAY. TO SUPPORT THESE PROJECTS AND SUSTAIN OPERATIONS DURING EXPANSION, FUNDS FROM PRIOR-YEAR RESERVES WERE ALLOCATED TO CURRENT-YEAR OPERATIONS. WE CONTINUE TO INVEST IN THE HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF OUR SPACES AND IN CAMPUS-WIDE ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS, WITH A MAJOR COLUMN RESTORATION PROJECT SCHEDULED FOR 2025. THE CENTER REMAINS COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY, THOUSANDS OF FREE OR DISCOUNTED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ANNUALLY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GRANTS. THE CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD IS A YEAR-ROUND, INCLUSIVE ARTS AND CULTURAL HUB IN MASSACHUSETTS WITH TWO CAMPUSES. THE BASS RIVER ARTS CAMPUS INCLUDES FIVE GALLERIES, RESIDENT ARTIST STUDIOS, A PERFORMANCE HALL, CULINARY ARTS CENTER, RECORDING STUDIO, CERAMIC STUDIOS, MAKERSPACE, AND CLASSROOMS. THE HYANNIS CAMPUS IS HOME TO THE ART BARN, AN INTERACTIVE CHILDREN'S ART MUSEUM OPENING IN 2025 THAT WILL OFFER HANDS-ON ART AND DESIGN EXPERIENCES FOR AGES 4-10, WITH YOUTH-CURATED EXHIBITIONS ON A MONTHLY ROTATION. IN 2024, THE CENTER PRESENTED 28 ART EXHIBITIONS, SHOWCASED HUNDREDS OF ARTISTS, AND OFFERED 786 HANDS-ON CLASSES FOR ALL AGES. WE HOSTED 65 CONCERTS FEATURING 314 PERFORMERS, WITH 47% HEADLINED BY WOMEN AND 19% BY BIPOC ARTISTS. OVER 2,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS SUPPORTED EXHIBITIONS, CONCERTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND 207,000 WAS INJECTED INTO THE CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH PAYMENTS TO ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS. THE RISE AND SHINE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE TAILORED ARTS ACCESS FOR YOUTH, SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND PEOPLE IN RECOVERY. THIS IS A PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, WITH NEW FACILITIES, EXPANDED PROGRAMMING, AND MAJOR INITIATIVES UNDERWAY. TO SUPPORT THESE PROJECTS AND SUSTAIN OPERATIONS DURING EXPANSION, FUNDS FROM PRIOR-YEAR RESERVES WERE ALLOCATED TO CURRENT-YEAR OPERATIONS. WE CONTINUE TO INVEST IN THE HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF OUR SPACES AND IN CAMPUS-WIDE ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS, WITH A MAJOR COLUMN RESTORATION PROJECT SCHEDULED FOR 2025. THE CENTER REMAINS COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY, THOUSANDS OF FREE OR DISCOUNTED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ANNUALLY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, AND GRANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2001.

    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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