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Krasl Art Center Inc

EIN 23-7009281 · Saint Joseph, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INSPIRE MEANINGFUL CHANGE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
28 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
19
Volunteers
626
Highest pay
$105,732, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (4)
  1. $277,141 spent. SUPPORTING ARTISTS: KRASL ART CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS TO SELL THEIR ONE-OF-A-KIND ARTWORKS THROUGH SUMMER ART MARKETS, ITS NATIONALLY RANKED ANNUAL ART FAIR, AND ITS GIFT SHOP WHICH FOCUSES ON ARTIST MADE GOODS, AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. KRASL ALSO EMPLOYS ARTISTS AS FACULTY FOR ITS ROBUST OFFERING OF STUDIO CLASSES YEAR ROUND.
  2. $151,692 spent. CURATORIAL - THE ORGANIZATION FEATURES EXCEPTIONAL FINE ART EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ART IN ITS MAIN GALLERIES, AND INSTALLATION-BASED IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE LAB. ADDITIONALLY, CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S PERMANENT COLLECTION IS SHOWCASED 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR IN OUTDOOR LOCATIONS ON THE CENTER'S GROUNDS, AT LOCAL COLLEGE CAMPUSES AS WELL AS CITY AND COUNTY PARKS THROUGHOUT ST. JOSEPH AND BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN.
  3. $348,080 spent. ART EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STUDIO ART CLASSES IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL SETS. HOMESCHOOLERS, PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, ADULTS AND SENIORS REGISTER AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO ATTEND. THE KAC OFFERS WEEKLY GALLERY TOURS, FREE MONTHLY FAMILY DAYS AND BIANNUAL STUDIO OPEN HOUSES. IT PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, PROFESSIONAL GROUPS AND ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE COASTLINE CHILDERN'S FILM FESTIVAL, COMMUNITY STUDENT ART EXHIBITIONS, ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FESTIVITIES, AND PECHAS KUCHA. THE KAC ALSO PROVIDES INTEGRAL ART OUTREACH THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE ART ANGELS, SERVING MEDICAL PATIENTS. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ON SITE AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES OF ST. JOSEPH AND BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN.
  4. $47,527 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING MUSIC, ART SHOP, AND ARTISAN MARKET.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 June 1971.

    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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