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Moving Arts Espanola

EIN 45-2459893 · Velarde, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOVING ARTS CULTIVATES A VIBRANT COMMUNITY WHERE CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THRIVE. WE FOSTER THE EMPOWERMENT, RESILIENCE, AND WELL-BEING OF NEW MEXICO'S YOUTH AND CHILDREN.

Income
$900,318
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
55
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$80,922, executive di

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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. $740,598 spent. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ARTS AND CULTURE FOR 350+ CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE FINE ARTS DISCIPLINES OF MUSIC, DANCE, DRAMA, AND THE VISUAL ARTS. CLASSES ARE HELD 5 DAYS A WEEK. MAE PARTNERS WITH MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS INCLUDING A LOCAL PUEBLO INDIAN SCHOOL, AND OTHER ARTS GROUPS. MOST STUDENTS ARE AT-RISK AND UNDER-SERVED, WITH A DEPRESSED LOCAL ECONOMY. NEW PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, 3D PRINTING, CAD DRAWING, AND FILM CLASSES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 13-18.
  2. $17,223 spent. MAE OPERATES A 6,000 SQUARE FOOT PERFORMING ARTS THEATER. THE SPACE IS USED FOR GYMNASTICS CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES FOR ITS ENROLLED STUDENTS. MAE ALSO RENTS THE THEATER TO LOCAL OUTSIDE ART GROUPS AT A LOW COST FOR COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES.
  3. $103,339 spent. MAE PARTNERS WITH ANOTHER LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT (HELP NM, INC.) AND LOCAL FARMERS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY VEGETARIAN MEALS EVERY DAY FOR ALL ENROLLED STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOOD IS OBTAINED FROM LOCAL FARMERS, FARM COOPERATIVES, AND FROM DONATIONS. HELP NM, INC. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USDA, PROVIDE PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEALS PROVIDED.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 March 2013.

    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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