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Arts-Us

EIN 41-1843500 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ARTS-US IS TO DEVELOP YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH THE ARTS.

Income
$194,873
Spending
$161,387
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
64

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $144,488 spent. FOR THE 2024 PROGRAM YEAR, ARTS US IS STILL RECOVERING FINANCIALLY FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC. WE PIVOTED TO FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING THEIR SKILLS TO THE POINT THAT THEY CAN SERVE AS LEADS FOR OUR AFTERSCHOOL ELEMENTARY PROGRAM, WHEN WE REINTRODUCE IT. OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE. RAN A 6 WEEK STEM ARTS SUMMER CAMP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT SERVED 65 - 2ND-5TH GRADE YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAD A WAITING LIST OF OVER 70 YOUTH THIS YEAR, INDICATING INCREASED NEED AND BUDDING INTEREST. WE ALSO SECURED PARTNERSHIP WITH RAMSEY COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS AND THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM. THESE 2 PARTNERSHIPS INFUSED A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND EXCITEMENT INTO OUR SUMMER PROGRAM AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO BUILDING ON IT GOING FORWARD. STARTED A YOUTH-LED HIGH SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM THAT SERVED OVER 60 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STEM AND HAS GAINED A LOT OF TRACTION AND EXCITEMENT AMONG LOCAL YOUTH. PROVIDED STEM WORKSHOPS TO OVER 8,000 TWIN CITIES YOUTH THROUGH A SERIES OF EVENTS AROUND THE TWIN CITIES. HOSTED 6 YOUTH-LED HIGH SCHOOL ART AND GAMES NIGHT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PROVIDED SPACE FOR OTHER YOUTH-SERVING NONPROFITS TO CARRY OUT PROGRAMMING, EVENTS , AND A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. FOR THE 2024 PROGRAM YEAR, ARTS US IS STILL RECOVERING FINANCIALLY FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC. WE PIVOTED TO FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING THEIR SKILLS TO THE POINT THAT THEY CAN SERVE AS LEADS FOR OUR AFTERSCHOOL ELEMENTARY PROGRAM, WHEN WE REINTRODUCE IT. OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE. RAN A 6 WEEK STEM ARTS SUMMER CAMP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT SERVED 65 - 2ND-5TH GRADE YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAD A WAITING LIST OF OVER 70 YOUTH THIS YEAR, INDICATING INCREASED NEED AND BUDDING INTEREST. WE ALSO SECURED PARTNERSHIP WITH RAMSEY COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS AND THE MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM. THESE 2 PARTNERSHIPS INFUSED A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND EXCITEMENT INTO OUR SUMMER PROGRAM AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO BUILDING ON IT GOING FORWARD. STARTED A YOUTH-LED HIGH SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM THAT SERVED OVER 60 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STEM AND HAS GAINED A LOT OF TRACTION AND EXCITEMENT AMONG LOCAL YOUTH. PROVIDED STEM WORKSHOPS TO OVER 8,000 TWIN CITIES YOUTH THROUGH A SERIES OF EVENTS AROUND THE TWIN CITIES. HOSTED 6 YOUTH-LED HIGH SCHOOL ART AND GAMES NIGHT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PROVIDED SPACE FOR OTHER YOUTH-SERVING NONPROFITS TO CARRY OUT PROGRAMMING, EVENTS , AND A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 December 2024.

    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 January 2024.

    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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