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Reach Studio Art Center

EIN 20-0864458 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A non-profit community art studio located in the REO Town District of Lansing Michigan, offering out-of-school visual art education for youth of all ages (2-18), and adults from the Greater Lansing Area, taught by local artists and art educators.

Income
$495,001
Spending
$438,629
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
12
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$52,800, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (7)
  1. $158,184 spent. Out-of-school art classes & creative programs: REACH offers weekly arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults, year- round in four 8-week terms at our Lansing studio. Classes focus on skill-building in various visual arts disciplines, including ceramics, painting, drawing, digital arts, fiber arts, and mixed media. All fee-based youth classes are offered on a sliding scale based on household income.
  2. $52,809 spent. Summer Camps: REACH offers seven weeks of summer camps from June through August for youth ages 6-15. Camps run Monday through Friday, with both morning and afternoon sessions available. Programs are taught by local artists and arts educators covering a range of artistic media. Regular sessions are offered for a fee, with full and partial scholarships available. REACH also offers an additional two weeks of free afternoon camp for youth ages 4-17 who reside within the Lansing School District.
  3. $31,062 spent. Art Truck: The REACH Art Truck delivers off-site arts programming throughout the year. REACH partners with community organizations to provide art activities during their summer camps and out-of-school programs. Each summer, the Art Truck offers approximately 50 hours of free arts programming, in addition to regular contracted programs with partner organizations. Art Truck also provides free art activities at local festivals and community events.
  4. $20,000 spent. Partnership with Lansing School District: REACH partners with the Lansing School District to provide arts-based after-school programming and host after-school arts clubs for elementary, middle, and high school students.
  5. $32,729 spent. Creative Connections: Each week during REACHs four 8-week terms, we host Walk in Wednesday-a free, multigenerational drop-in program. Activities are accessible to all ages and abilities and include basic art instruction and a take-and-make art project. REACH also hosts open houses throughout the year, offering free creative experiences for the community.
  6. $5,900 spent. Exhibition space: REACH maintains a gallery space that showcases student artwork and hosts regular exhibitions featuring local artists. Most exhibitions include an artist talk or an opening reception that is free and open to the public.
  7. Partnership with Lansing School District: 20000. 0. 20000.

Source: Form 990 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 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 2025.

    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 November 2004.

    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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