Abington Art Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 87 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To provide visual arts and cultural programs for the community, inclusive of all age groups, including exhibitions, studio classes, public programs, performances, lectures, artists discussions, and outreach for special needs audiences. The Center serves over 25,000 people each year.
- Income
- $812,111
- Spending
- $864,807
- Spent on programs
- 60%
- Reserves
- -2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $70,044, 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
Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 44% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1560% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 87 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $295,700 spent. Classes and special programs. Over 300 classes and workshops are offered throughout the year for ages 5 to 95 in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, and other special topics.
- $53,112 spent. Rentals. The Abington Art Center rents its facilities to members for hosting weddings, mitzvahs, corporate retreats, fundraisers, family reunions, birthday parties, and childrens art parties. The organization also rents the outside pavillion and stage for theater and band rehearsals as well as dance recitals and proms for local schools.
- $13,513 spent. Community Programs. The Abington Art Center hosts several community programs, which include The Annual Summer Concert Series, which are free, weekly evening concerts during July. The organization hosts craft fairs in Spring and Winter for local artists to showcase and sell their art to the public.
- Program Service Expenses 156,473, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 26,837 Sculpture Park and Gallery Exhibitions. The Sculpture Park includes 27 acres and features environmental based work. The four galleries include solo and group shows with related family programs, artist talks, and tours. In November 2024, the organization debuted Astra Lumina, which is an immersive night walk experience through the sculpture park, that uses light, scenography, original soundscape and projection to spark emotion and plunge visitors into an imaginative world.
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
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 December 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 July 1967.
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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