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Arts Council of Snohomish County

EIN 23-7438061 · Everett, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SCHACK ART CENTER OFFERS INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE ARTS PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY, ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY AND CULTIVATES PARTNERSHIPS TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
31
Volunteers
200

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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. $608,269 spent. ARTISTS' SUPPORT: ARTISTS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AS INSTRUCTORS, VENUES FOR EXHIBITING/SELLING WORKS IN THE GALLERY, GALLERY STORE, AT FESTIVALS, AND SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 9 GALLERY EXHIBITIONS ARE PRESENTED EACH YEAR, AND 2 FESTIVALS INVITE INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC.
  2. $272,433 spent. PRE-K-12 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: A FULL COMPLEMENT OF SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS INCLUDING ACCREDITED EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS FOR PRE-K-12 STUDENTS, OUTREACH SUITCASES, STUDENT EXHIBITIONS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS, TEEN NIGHTS, GROUP TOURS, ART ENRICHMENT FOR PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OFFER ART ENRICHMENT AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO INCREASE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS, ART DIVERSION PROGRAMS FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DENNY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER.
  3. $918,361 spent. CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: SCHACK OFFERS MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ON SITE AND AT MULTIPLE COMMUNITY SPACES INCLUDING A LIFETIME LEARNING PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SENIOR CENTERS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO LOW INCOME YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 1975.

    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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