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Arts Council of Fayetteville

EIN 23-7411600 · Fayetteville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARTS COUNCIL CONNECTS OUR COMMUNITIES, EMBRACES DIVERSITY, PROMOTES INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY, ADVANCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTERS LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
12
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $1.2 million spent. ADMINISTERS FUNDING REQUESTS FOR OPERATING SUPPORT, PROJECT SUPPORT, AND ARTS EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAMS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS GRANT PROGRAM FOR A 5 COUNTY REGION.
  2. $35,462 spent. PROVIDES PROGRAMS/SERVICES TO INCLUDE ARTIST RESIDENCIES, WORKSHOPS, AND PERFORMANCES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, FORT LIBERTY AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS ALONG WITH COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. PRODUCES FREE AND OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC MULTI-DISCIPLINARY FESTIVALS AND EVENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE EVENTS. PROVIDES PROGRAMS/SERVICES; A SERIES OF GALLERY EXHIBITIONS (LOCAL AND NATIONAL); MAINTAINS A FACILITY TAILORED FOR COMMUNITY ARTS WITH GALLERIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SIX DAYS A WEEK WHILE EXHIBITS ARE ON DISPLAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 September 1974.

    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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