Art2action Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Art2Action creates, develops, produces, and presents original theatre, interdisciplinary performances, artistic interventions, and progressive cultural organizing. We support Black, Indigenous, artists of color, women and queer or trans-identified artists, artists living with disabilities, and creative allies in the creation of contemporary work. We are dedicated to cultural equity and aesthetic innovation, artistic quality and community impact.
- Income
- $699,393
- Spending
- $462,994
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- 10 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $106,454, artistic & executive director
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 194% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $190,295 spent. A2A ORIGINALS: As part of our on-going new works creation series, "A2A Originals," we developed and presented new work by commissioned artists including: "The Seasoned Woman," "Tomorrow Will Be Sunday," "Mujeres en Ritual," "Staging Testimony" at venues such as The Carver Community Cultural Center, the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) national conference, and more. Expenses include artist fees, travel and accommodations for collaborating artists, per diem, production expenses, etc.
- $55,680 spent. ELEVEN REFLECTIONS ON THE NATION: In this multi-year series of performance works, Andrea Assaf co-creates and directs multidisciplinary, community-based, devised performances in cities across the United States. "11Reflections: San Francisco" was developed and presented in partnership with Golden Thread Productions and premiered at BRAVA Theatre Center, October 4-5, 2024.
- $52,201 spent. DIRECTING INSTITUTE: The National Institute for Directing & Ensemble Creation was co-organized and co-directed by Art2Action and Pangea World Theater in Minneapolis, June 24 - July 2, 2024. It included a 10-day intensive peer-exchange with 25 professional directors, culminating in a community sharing of new devised performance material.
- $8,667 spent. Online programming and partnerships: virtual events and web presence development to increase accessibility, visibility and impact, with partner organizations, including Golden Thread Productions and MENA Theatre Makers Alliance.
- $4,164 spent. Open Mics, Spoken Word, and literary events for the Tampa Bay 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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