Parish Center for the Arts Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To stimulate the interest of the people of the Town of Westford Massachusetts and surrounding communities in the visual and performing arts, and to promote an appreciation of the same by sponsoring performances, exhibits, lectures and presentations, workshops and other educational opportunities, and providing facilities for artistic endeavors.
- Income
- $132,755
- Spending
- $130,461
- Reserves
- 38 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
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
Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 38.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
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 (3)
- $64,707 spent. 1. 30 Concerts and comedy shows spanning genres such as rock, jazz, folk, bluegrass, classical, and world. Each concert draws an average of 50 people of various ages from the community.
- Community participation events including Open Mic, Karaoke, Westford Teen Arts Council, Jazz Jam, Bluegrass Jam, and Sing and Jam sessions (50-60 events - average attendance 15 per event)
- Art gallery exhibits include monthly Artist of the Month exhibits of 9 regional artists plus the Westford Regional Art Event, a community art exhibit featuring 300 works of art from 200 artists over one week.
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 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 June 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 November 2001.
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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