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Nemeth Art Center Inc

EIN 41-1301255 · Park Rapids, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Nemeth Art Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization and gallery space located in rural northern Minnesota. Open in the summer months, the NAC exhibits contemporary art from emerging and recognized artists and is particularly focused on forging relationships between local and non-local artists through thoughtful curatorial programming. As a strong advocate of creative placemaking in a rural area, the Nemeth is committed to giving the community a public social space for exploring varied perspectives through visual arts, music, literary performance, and youth arts education.

Income
$129,783
Spending
$123,046
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Highest pay
$47,800, director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 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 November 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 (3)
  1. $12,335 spent. In 2024, the Nemeth hosted two gallery exhibitions showcasing work from four artists, each with their own unique connection to our community. Each show lasted around 1.5 months and was open to visitors from Thursday-Saturday each week. The gallery was open for visitors a total of 66 days in 2024 with an estimate of over 900 visitors during the season. As part of these exhibits, the Nemeth hosted two receptions/artist talks in 2024. These events involved an open house to view the current exhibitions on display and a 30 minute artist talk to hear from each of the artists with work on display and ask them questions.
  2. $3,728 spent. The Nemeth Art Center residency programs offer unique opportunities for visiting artists to interact with patrons and community members in ways such as open studios, artist talks, and collaborative projects. These interactions not only allow artists to share their creative processes and ideas but also enable patrons and community members to gain insight into the artistic journey and develop deeper connections with the artists and their work. In 2024, the Nemeth hosted artists in residence focused on painting, sculpture, and other media.
  3. $666 spent. The Nemeth hosts art classes taught by local and regional artists throughout the summer months along with an annual Youth Art Show. These activities provide opportunities to engage with and support budding talent in our own community. These classes were hosted by established local/regional artists in a variety of media. The Youth Art Show ran for the month of May and exhibited work by dozens of local high school students in the gallery.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending November 30, 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 November 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 March 1978.

    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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