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Barnsdall Arts

EIN 23-7132108 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceWeak18 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to provide quality art education and exhibitions that nurture creativity, acquisition of artistic skills, and aesthetic appreciation of art. Our outstanding programs build communtiy through access, engagement, excellence and equity.

Income
$113,634
Spending
$127,337
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
47.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$21,800, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 (9)
  1. $73,254 spent. THE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY ART EUCATION PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, PARKS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND FESTIVALS FOR PRESCHOOL TO SENIORS.
  2. COTSEN MASTER RESIDENCY IS AN ENDOWED PROGRAM CONDUCTED EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS WITH A CELEBRATED ARTIST.
  3. PROJECT SILVER LINING IS A HOLISTIC, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECT INCORPORATING YOGA, MINDFULNESS TRAINING, FILM, AND VISUAL ARTS. THE PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED TO WORK WITH AT-RISK YOUTH AND INTRODUCE THEM TO THE ARTS AS EFFECTIVE MEANS TO ACCESS THEIR OWN VOICES, TO TRANSFORM THEIR ATTITUDES AND TO ENVISION THEIR FUTURE. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRUST, RESPECT, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ARE AT THE CORE OF THIS PROJECT.
  4. PARTY IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN ART WORKSHOPS AT BIRTHDAY PARTIES.
  5. BARNSDALL ARTS SUNDAYS ARE FREE FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED WEEKLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT BARSDALL ART PARK. EACH WORKSHOP IS CENTERED ON GLOBAL CULTURE. ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED.
  6. Exhibitions are an integral part of our mission to celebrate art in our community. We feature our unique UNESCO International Collection of Child Art, as well as the work produced in our classes and workshops, in numerous exhibits throughout the year. Many of our programs, like LAs BEST and Project Ragan, culminate in on-site displays. The Main Concourse at Kaiser-Sunset Hospital is our primary exhibition site. We install two exhibits annually. Since the building opened in 2009, hundreds of thousands of people have viewed our installations there. We also feature student work at our studio during the semi-annual Brewery Art Walks. In the past our ICAC and student work have been displayed at the Bridge Gallery in LA City Hall, the Pasadena Civic Center, and Childrens Hospital as well as in other corporate and civic institutions.
  7. Festival and Special Events Program offers children and family art workshops community-wide. We have participated at: Brewery Art Walk, Hollywood Arts Council Festival of Children, Oaks Neighborhood Picnic, Silverlake Jewish Community Center Fair, Natural History Museum,USC pacific Asian Museum and various street fairs.
  8. bookMark OFFERS ART WORKSHOPS AT LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
  9. HOUSE CALLS OFFER PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP LESSONS IN YOUR RESIDENCE: ELEMENTARY,MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, ADULTS. THE CURRICULUM WILL BE CREATED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 2026.

    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 January 1972.

    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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