Mid-America Arts Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Guided by the vision of "More Art for All People," Mid-America Arts Alliance partners with and supports artists, cultural organizations, and communities to expand access to the arts, culture, and creativity across the region and beyond.
- Income
- $6.6 million
- Spending
- $11.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 43%
- Employees
- 83
- Volunteers
- 40
- Highest pay
- $232,505, president and ceo
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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 67% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 46% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2540 of 40 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 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 (3)
- $1.2 million spent. Mid-America Arts Alliance (MAAA) tours arts and humanities exhibitions nationally through Exhibits USA. This program enables MAAA to create access to an array of arts and humanities experiences, nurture the understanding of diverse cultures and art forms, and encourage the expanding depth and breadth of cultural life in communities. In FY 2024, 28 exhibitions toured throughout 64 communities across 33 states.
- $2.5 million spent. MAAA supports regional artists and organizations through its grant programs: Artistic Innovations, The Regional Touring Program (RTP), Creative Forces and special projects. In FY 2024, MAAA provided 342 grants in support of artists and organizations, presenting public programs and related educational activities.
- $4.8 million spent. MAAA provides professional development and community-based arts & health programs to support our constituents, partners, and staff. Engage provides training to arts and cultural organizations to operate effectively, manage resources strategically, and build long-term strength. Artist Inc., Interchange, Artists 360, and Catalyze provide training to individual artists to strengthen their business practices and peer networks. In FY 2024, MAAA provided professional development training to organizations and individuals from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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