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Studios on the Park Inc

EIN 26-1759872 · Paso Robles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 86 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

STUDIOS ON THE PARK IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A CREATIVE,EDUCATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS. STUDIOS ON THE PARK REALIZES ITS COMMITMENT BY MAKING THE CREATIVE PROCESS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. STUDIOS ENGAGES AND INSPIRES THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY COMMUNITY AND ITS VISITORS WITH A UNIQUE OPEN STUDIO ENVIRONMENT. STUDIOS FEATURES ARTISTS WORKING IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND QUALITY EXHIBITIONS BY REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS.

Income
$453,126
Spending
$521,653
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
20 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 42%
Employees
7

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 86 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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 15 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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. STUDIOS ON THE PARK IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS. REALIZES ITS COMMITMENT BY MAKING THE CREATIVE PROCESS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ENGAGES AND INSPIRES COMMUNITY.
  2. $354,722 spent. STUDIOS ON THE PARK IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS. REALIZES ITS COMMITMENT BY MAKING THE CREATIVE PROCESS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ENGAGES AND INSPIRES COMMUNITY.
  3. STUDIOS ON THE PARK IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS. REALIZES ITS COMMITMENT BY MAKING THE CREATIVE PROCESS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ENGAGES AND INSPIRES COMMUNITY.

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 November 6, 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 October 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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