Art FM Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Cultivating educational opportunities and live media experiences, ART FM employs sound, music, and conversation to amplify the local arts community and broadcast the international arts dialogue. The organization managers WXOX-LP a noncommercial, volunteer run FM radio station. We train 100s of community members of all ages and all backgrounds to become FM broadcasters. Working in conjunction with FEMA and local authorities we provide emergency broadcasting services 24/7/365.
- Income
- $95,771
- Spending
- $67,938
- Reserves
- 30.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $12,000, president / co-founder / board member
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 30.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 29% 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 (1)
- $56,284 spent. ART FM broadcasts music and information on WXOX 97.1 FM and worldwide on www.artxfm.com. Through this broadcast we educate and entertain our audience 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We work with FEMA and local agencies to become a first responder in our community. We operate the emergency broadcast alerts when necessary and provide our listeners with local safety information. We also offer a DJ training program that is free for anyone who wants to participate. We have trained hundreds of members of our community, of all ages and all walks of life, in FCC rules and on-air ettiquite. Through this program a number individuals have gone on to careers in commercial broadcasting outlets including I Heart Media, NPR, and ABC affiliates.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 March 2015.
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 November 4, 2026.
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