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Arts Roc Inc

EIN 27-3516640 · Pittsford, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak6 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact 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

ARTSROC IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. ARTSROC FOSTERS THE CHILDREN'S INNATE QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORTS THEIR HAPPINESS AND HEALTH BY CREATING A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS THEM TO EXPLORE THEIR PASSIONS WITHOUT JUDGEMENT OR LIMITATION.ARTSROC FACILITATES PROGRAMS AS VAST AS THE INTERESTS OF THE CHILDREN IT SERVES.ARTSROC FOCUSES ON MORE CONTEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL ARENA, SUCH AS MINECRAFT AND LEGO EDUCATION,AND SPORTS WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON BASKETBALL.ARTSROC IS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING THESE PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF THEIR SKILLS OR ABILITY TO PAY AND STRIVES FOR A SOCIETY IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO MASTER THE ART OF BEING A KID.

Income
$61,349
Spending
$67,847
Reserves
-85.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%

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

Financial health

Weak: 6 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 586% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED VARIOUS PROGRAMS AS WELL AS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM BRINGING OPPORTUNITIES IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION TO OVER 400 YOUNG PEOPLE, CONSISTING OF LEGO BUILDING EVENTS AND MINECRAFT PILOT PROGRAM, AND KIDZROC CONCERTS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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