Main Street Murals Inc
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What it says it does
MAIN STREET MURALS MISSION IS TO ILLUSTRATE BARSTOW'S PAST TO ENHANCE ITS FUTURE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF THE HISTORICAL, ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE MOJAVE DESERT, THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE ART, EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY AND ATTRACT TOURISM.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (2)
- YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAM EXPLORES HISTORICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUBJECTS THROUGH A CREATIVE ARTS MEDIUM. THE PROGRAM NURTURES APPRECIATION AND EXPRESSION OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF LARGE PUBLIC ART, BUILDS COMMUNITY SUPPORRT, DETERS GRAFFITTI AND OFFERS VOCATIONAL TRAINING THAT WILL FUTHER THE YOUTHS' SKILLS. THIS FIVE MONTH PROGRAM IS FILLED WITH HANDS ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, FIELD TRIPS AND PRESENTATIONS. MSM ALSO WORKS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DESERT DISCOVERY CENTER PARTNERSHIP TO OFFIER A FREE JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM TO VISITING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PERSONS OF STUDY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS PARTICIPANTS INVALUALE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SEMINARS AND DISCUSSIONS THAT LEAD TO A BROADER AWARENESS OF ENVIORNMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
- CITY MURAL TOUR PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A WALKING TOUR OF HISTOIC MURALS. AFTER A PESENTATION AND SLIDE SHOW OF THE HISTORY OF BARSTOW, THE VISITORS WALK THE STREETS OF THE CITY LEARNING ABOUT THE GROWING GALLERY OF MURALS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 June 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.
California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of December 31, 1990. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.
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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