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Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild Inc

EIN 11-2049544 · Cutchogue, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Guild is a community-based organization of artists and craftspeople whose mission is to inspire interest and maximum participation in the visual, literary and performing arts in Southold Township and the neighboring area. The Guild is committed to offering programs that are characterized by artistic tradition, educational value,and a spirit of innovation and diversity. All programs are open to the public.

Income
$81,171
Spending
$94,681
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 76%

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

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

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 (4)
  1. $975 spent. CaFE" a nationwide online juried art competition offered to entries in the fine arts, photography and mixed media. Winners receive monetary awards, are announced and exhibited online. The Guild provides website, advertising, prize money, and organizational volunteers. Open to the public, nationwide, entries over 300
  2. $7,099 spent. Art & Craft Fairs held on location and through collaboration with local businesses and historical societies Fairs include vendors of fine art, photography, pottery, fiber art, jewelry, woodworking and more. Thirteen fairs had attendance from 50 to over 500 each. Open to the public.
  3. $1,880 spent. Art & Crafts classes for children and adults held at the Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild throughout the year. Attendance about 200. Open to the public.
  4. $2,188 spent. Other program services

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

  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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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