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Bee Cave Arts Foundation

EIN 27-3161727 · Bee Cave, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak39 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Bee Cave Arts Foundation was formed in 2009 and celebrated its 15th anniversary with special events in 2025. The Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit with a Mission to enrich community life by connecting people of all ages to art through exhibitions classes youth programs community projects and an inspiring sculpture park. Since 2009 the Foundation has built the Bee Cave Sculpture Park placed artist-created benches across Hill Country Galleria hosted hundreds of exhibitions of student and professional artists and offered year-round classes and summer art camps for youth.

Income
$242,437
Spending
$178,198
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 44%
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$21,920, board treasurer and director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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. $46,257 spent. Bee Cave Arts Foundation engages its surrounding community by hosting several art events throughout the year including Halloween at the Hive and the Texas Youth Music Festival. Birthday Bash celebrated the Bee Cave Arts Foundations 15th year with 8 new sculptures at the park artists talks and artist awards.
  2. $35,000 spent. Bee Cave Arts Foundations community art center space The Hive hosts rotating exhibitions of student and local artists. The Bee Cave Sculpture Park is a serene outdoor space featuring a wide range of artistic styles and materials for the community.
  3. $25,359 spent. Bee Cave Arts Foundation maintains a community art center space at the Hill Country Galleria The Hive with a hands-on childrens art area community service projects for volunteers and art classes for adults and children. Year-round art classes for adults and children are offered at the Hive as well as summer art camps for youth.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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