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Art House Astoria Conservatory for Music and Art Incorporated

EIN 27-0940116 · Astoria, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

To bring affordable art and music education to Astoria and the surrounding Queens area.

Income
$548,407
Spending
$574,987
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
41
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$33,292, executive dir.

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 314% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $493,739 spent. In FY25, Art House Astoria (AHA) continued its mission of providing high-quality arts education to K12 students through weekly group classes, private lessons, and public school programs. With over 15 years of experience delivering engaging and inclusive programming, AHA remains a hub for music, theater, and visual arts in the community.Program Highlights & Activities:-Onsite Classes & Lessons-Offered more than 20 weekly group classes in visual arts, fashion design,theater, and rock band.-Delivered an average of 90 weekly private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, andother instruments.-Served over 250 students per term across three 12-week sessions and one 8-week summer session.-Continued offering virtual lessons as needed for absences.-Performance Opportunities-Students participated in recitals and live performances, building confidence andstage experience.-Participated in a Pride Month celebration at Socrates Sculpture Park, providingfree art activities and face painting to approximately 60 children.Theater & Musical Theater-Musical Theater Production classes reached full enrollment, serving the largestnumber of middle schoolers in AHA history.-Added new Stage Tech & Design, Costume Design, and high school theaterproduction (Next Act) classes.-Launched a Community Choir open to high school students and adults.Visual Arts-Continued small-group art and fashion design classes (46 students), focusingon drawing, painting, and creative projects.Inclusion & Accessibility-Developed inclusive programming in collaboration with parents, teachers, andspecial needs professionals.-Piloted assistant teacher roles to support students requiring additional help.-Provided professional development for teaching artists on inclusive practices.Public School Partnerships-Continued a 10th year of in-school enrichment at PS166Q, serving approximately300 students in music and theater.-Maintained partnerships with PS166Q, PS85Q and MS122, added a new 10-week theater residency with PS84Q, and began discussions with additionalschools.Financial Aid-Continued to provide need-based financial assistance to ensure accessibility forfamilies with limited income.Teacher Development-Provided stipends for teacher preparation and professional development tostrengthen instructional practice.Impact & Outcomes-Served 250+ onsite students per term through group classes and private lessons.-Delivered 90+ private lessons weekly.-Expanded theater program enrollment to record levels.-Engaged approximately 450 students in public school enrichment programs.-Increased accessibility for students with diverse needs through inclusive programming initiatives.Note: These activities were supported in part by CDF funding, which contributed to program development and accessibility efforts.

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

  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 2025.

    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 2010.

    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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