Patron of the Arts in Rural Communities
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Mission Statement: We aim to create opportunities for all artists serve as an educational resource and strongly encourage community and family involvement in an outdoor environment that combines nature renewable energy music and artwork. Our main goal is to bring attention to our beautiful world especially Beaver Island by uniting these talents and people. Patrons of the Arts in Rural Communities promotes the variety and tradition of all music and art.
- Income
- $122,640
- Spending
- $127,906
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 111% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 30, 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)
- The Beaver Island Music Festival July 18 19 & 20 2024 demonstrated significant program service accomplishments through its commitment to accessibility community engagement and operational excellence. The festival maintains its infrastructure to ensure opportunities for everyone while continuing to expand its family-friendly areas. BIMFs volunteer network is central to the festivals success with over 65 generous volunteers. The festival showcased its dedication to educational resources and family involvement by offering diverse programming including kids activities with games crafts prizes and play areas alongside yoga sessions and open-mic opportunities throughout the weekend. The 2024 festival reinforced its core mission by uniting over 100 talented musicians local and national acts and community members in an outdoor environment that combined nature renewable energies music and artwork fostering genuine human connection. Operating as a 501c3 since 2013.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 August 2013.
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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