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Artreach Inc

EIN 22-2921497 · Norwich, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARTREACH, A MENTAL HEALTH AND ARTS AGENCY, PROVIDES CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. ARTREACH'S MEMBERS SERVE AS MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADORS AND MODEL CITIZENS, AND THROUGH THEIR ORIGINALLY WRITTEN SOCIAL JUSTICE THEATER ON MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER RELEVANT SOCIAL TOPICS, THEY ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE TO BUILD GOODWILL AND REDUCE STIGMA ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS. ARTREACH'S COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF OUR MEMBERS' LIVES.

Income
$753,574
Spending
$630,617
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
4
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$110,621, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $539,759 spent. THEATER:ARTREACH PRODUCED SECOND STEP PLAYERS: REBOOT, WITH REHEARSALS IN THE SUMMER AND THREE PERFORMANCES IN THE FALL, INCLUDING A COLLABORATIVE PARODY VIDEO, ANXIETY! (800+ ONLINE VIEWS). THE AGENCY CREATED BEYOND THE BET, A THEATER-FOR-SOCIAL-CHANGE PIECE RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT PROBLEM GAMBLING, PERFORMED AT VENUES SUCH AS LIBRARIES, CONFERENCES, AND NOW COMMUNITY COLLEGES, WITH THE SUPPORT OF NATIONAL FUNDING. ARTREACH PRODUCED A STAND UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH PERFORMANCE AT THE GARDE ARTS CENTER IN NEW LONDON, CT, AFTER A 12-WEEK COURSE IN COMEDY WRITING. THE SHOW FEATURED STAND UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDER AND PROFESSIONAL COMIC DAVID GRANIRER ALONG WITH THE ARTREACH MEMBERS HE TRAINED, ALL PERFORMING STAND-UP BASED ON THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.STORYTELLING:ARTREACH COLLABORATED AGAIN THIS YEAR WITH NPR'S THE MOTH FOR AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP FOLLOWED BY A STORYTELLING INTENSIVE TRAINING CULMINATING IN A LIVE STORY SHARE VIA ZOOM. ONE PARTICIPANT WAS INVITED TO PRESENT IN A MOTH STORYSLAM IN BROOKLYN. ART:MEMBERS CREATED AND EXHIBITED ORIGINAL ARTWORK ACROSS CONNECTICUT, AT GALLERIES INCLUDING RELIANCE HEALTH GALLERY, OTIS LIBRARY, PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW LONDON, GRANITE THEATER, FOUNDRY 66, AND DMHAS COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE. THE ATELIER MOCA PHOTOGRAPHY RESIDENCY PRODUCED UNSEEN STORIES, A PHOTO EXHIBITION EXPLORING MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY. WEEKLY ART AND DIGITAL MEDIA CLASSES, VIRTUAL CULTURAL AND ARTS-BASED TOURS, AND A BULLET JOURNALING GROUP OFFERED CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT. A SUMMER INTERN MAJORING IN ART AND PSYCHOLOGY ASSISTED WITH DIGITAL ART INSTRUCTION AND PROMOTIONAL DESIGN.MUSIC:THE MUSIC HEALS COFFEEHOUSE PROVIDED PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTREACH MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL MUSICIANS. ARTREACH ALSO HOSTED AN EVENT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAKE MUSIC DAY. MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES PROMOTED CONFIDENCE, CONNECTION, AND IMPROVED SELF-ESTEEM.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH:ARTREACH CONDUCTED OUTREACH, WITH INFORMATION TABLES AT FRESH CHECK DAY, SMHA OPEN HOUSE, WOMEN'S NETWORK EVENTS, AND THE MENTAL HEALTH DAY RALLY AT THE STATE CAPITOL. STAFF AND MEMBERS PROVIDED TESTIMONY ABOUT THE VALUE OF ARTREACH'S SERVICES AT DMHAS AND CT OFFICE OF THE ARTS HEARINGS. MEMBERS VISITED REGIONAL MUSEUMS FOR CULTURAL ENRICHMENT. THE AGENCY ALSO HOSTED THE ARTIST'S WAY 13-WEEK CREATIVE GROUP, WHY JULY IS IMPORTANT TO ME, AND A VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER, FOSTERING INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 February 1989.

    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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