Laton Arts Central Ca
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Laton Arts Central CA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible arts education in rural communities. The organization offers folklórico dance instruction, cultural programming, and performance opportunities for youth. Through these programs, students develop cultural awareness, confidence, discipline, and leadership skills. Laton Arts Central CA also creates workforce and volunteer opportunities for local youth, including student instructors, while fostering community engagement and cultural pride.
- Income
- $75,762
- Spending
- $75,762
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (3)
- $60,000 spent. Program 1: Folklórico Classes Provided weekly folklórico dance classes and cultural arts instruction to youth in rural communities including Lemoore, and Laton and surrounding areas. Students learned traditional Mexican dance styles, performance techniques, and cultural history. The program served approximately 60-80 students per community and is still growing.
- $7,000 spent. Program 2: Performances Organized and participated in community performances, cultural events, and showcases throughout the year. These performances provided students with real-world stage experience and strengthened community connections while promoting cultural arts in underserved areas.
- $4,500 spent. Program 3: Youth Leadership: Youth Leadership & Workforce Development- Engaged high school students as assistant instructors, providing leadership opportunities, job experience, and community service hours. Students supported classroom instruction, event coordination, and mentorship of younger dancers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 November 2024.
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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