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Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts

EIN 33-0631685 · Alta Loma, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Operate and maintain a cultural center/museum for the display of arts and craft objects, woodworkings, sculptures, decorations, furniture and tools from the American "Arts and Craft Movement", as well as a home built by Samuel S. Maloof, a master woodworker and furniture maker.

Income
$886,791
Spending
$889,175
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$74,940, executive dir.

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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    19 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    6 of 15

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

  • 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 (4)
  1. $159,477 spent. Historic Preservation - The Maloof Foundation owns, operates and maintains the Historic Home and Workshop of California Modernist woodworker Sam Maloof and his wife Alfreda. The Maloof is a member of the Historic Artists' Homes and Studios program established by the National Trust. Maloof Historic Buildings are open during regular public hours for tours that introduce visitors to the art and lives of the Maloof family, and its lasting influence.
  2. $102,298 spent. Horticulture - The Maloof landscape consists of nearly 6-acre site, encompassing eight zones planted with more than 375 species of deciduous, evergreen, cactus, ground cover and grass. The drought-tolerant, water-wise Discovery Garden is also a certified wildlife habitat, and offers examples of plants traditionally used by California Native American communities for food, medicine and basketry. The Discovery Garden welcomes school children and teens from local schools, and visitors from around the world.
  3. $311,767 spent. Education - The Maloof Foundation is a Smithsonian Affiliate, including museum, learning center and workshop. Education programs include docent-led tours of the Maloof Historic Home and Workshop and Maloof-inspired woodworking courses offered in on-site workshops for adults, veterans, and others. Maloof Education programs also annually serve more than 1,000 K-12 students on-site and in local public schools with programs in the arts, creativity and environmental awareness.
  4. $180,684 spent. Other Program Services - The Maloof Foundation originates gallery exhibitions drawn from its permanent collection holdings, which include the world's largest collection of Sam Maloof furniture. Touring exhibitions originating elsewhere explore themes of art, craft and environmental sustainability. The 2400-square foot art gallery is open for viewing, offered free to all. The Maloof also lends art from its collection for display in exhibitions at other museums. The Maloof Store, part of the Foundation's mission to cultivate and nurture artists, offers for sale works of art by local artists, as well as art prints, woodworking, books, prints, souvenirs and related merchandise.

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 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 2025.

    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 April 1995.

    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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