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Arts Learning Inc

EIN 31-1722585 · Worcester, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARTS LEARNING IS A THOUGHT LEADER AND CHANGE AGENT PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN MA PUBLIC EDUCATION, PRE K THROUGH COLLEGE. A/L IS A NON-PROFIT CATALYST THAT ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION THROUGH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES WHICH RE-IMAGINE SCHOOL-DISTRICT MODELS; BUILDS NETWORKS/ALLIANCES;ADVOCATES FOR STRONG SEQUENTIAL CURRICULAR ARTS PROGRAMS/INTEGRATION;FACILITATES SCHOOL/HIGHER EDUCATION/ARTS ORGANIZATION PARTNERSIPS;PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT;CONVENES EDUCATION LEADERS AND ART EXPERTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS DIALOGUE AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$36,315
Spending
$68,454
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Highest pay
$5,000, interim ex director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 89% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 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 (3)
  1. $40,219 spent. THE NEW ARTS TEACHER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY GEARED FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL STATUS AND THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES THEY FACE. IT IS A PROGRAM INITIATED BY THE MASS DEPT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CONTRACTED WITH ARTS/LEARNING TO HELP NEWER TEACHERS IN THE ARTS WHO WERE HIRED OVER THE THREE YEARS OF THE COVID-19 PART
  2. $11,642 spent. THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS PROGRESSION FOR THEATRE AND DANCE PROGRAM IS A PROJECT INITIATED BY THE MA DESE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH GUIDANCE BY IDENTIFYING HOW FOUNDATIONAL SILLS CAN BE SUPPORTED AND DEVELOPED IN THESE ARTS WHILE ALIGNING TO THE NEW FRAMEWORK. ARTS LEARNING IS CREATING THIS PROGRAM FOR PRE-K THROUGH GRADE SCHOOL
  3. $5,500 spent. THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS PROGRESSION FOR MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM IS A PROJECT INITIATED BY THE MA DESE TO PROVIE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH GUIDANCE BY IDENTIFYING HOW FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS CAN BE SUPPORTED AND DEVELOPED IN THE MEDIA ARTS WHILE ALIGNING TO THE NEW FRAMEWORK. ARTS LEARNING IS CREATING THIS PROGRAM FOR PRE-K THROUGH GRADE SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 2000.

    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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