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3 Point 0 - Studio T Arts & Entertainment

EIN 20-4169150 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceFair57 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP CRITICAL CREATIVE AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS. TO INSPIRE THEM TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ACADEMIC FOCUS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS IN RESOURCE-STARVED COMMUNITIES. WE SEEK TO TRAIN YOUTH TO USE THE ARTS AS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL TOOL TO GENERATE INCOME, CREATIVITY, AND HEALING.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
50
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$313,048, executive director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
  1. $359,823 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - OUR MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP CRITICAL CREATIVE AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS. PROGRAM: ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS - THROUGH IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION IN DANCE, MUSIC CREATION AND MEDIA ARTISTRY. PROVIDED ARTS PROGRAMMING IN OVER 25 SCHOOLS, MOSTLY SERVING LOW SES STUDENTS.
  2. $53,996 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - OUR MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP CRITICAL CREATIVE AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS. PROGRAM: ARTISTS IN THE COMMUNITY- WORKING WITH LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND STATE AGENCIES, STUDIO T PUTS ON COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL EVENTS AND CLASSES TO MEET YOUTH WHERE THEY ARE. PROVIDED OVER 150 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION IN DANCE, MUSIC CREATION AND MEDIA ARTISTRY IN SAFE, AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENTS WITHIN EACH COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.1 million spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - OUR MISSION IS TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP CRITICAL CREATIVE AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CLASSES IN STUDIO T FACILITIES.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 September 2006.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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