Milton Arts Guild Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Milton Arts Guild celebrates creativity in all forms of visual arts by engaging the community through an array of educational opportunities events exhibits and benevolent programs. Fueled by its volunteer members and supported by a large and diverse community locally and beyond NAG welcomes everyone to explore the power of art and to inspire them in their own creativity. Our purpose is to promote and support fine arts for all ages through exhibits workshops lectures and networking. To encourage collaboration and outreach with other arts organizations and local and surrounding communities. To ensure our programs and exhibits are accessible to all.
- Income
- $127,131
- Spending
- $78,871
- Reserves
- 25.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 51%
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 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% 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 (3)
- $21,425 spent. Art Exhibits: All MAG members 285 members in 2025 have opportunities to exhibit and sell their artwork in the MAG gallery as well as 3 other public venues in the area. MAG holds 7-8 member gallery shows annually including a student show 4 markets and an Art Walk all open to the public. During 2025 there were an average of 35 participants in each show. Opening receptions were attended by 40-100 MAG members and the public.
- $18,603 spent. Art Education: MAG provides art instruction in various forms to new and experienced artists including workshops open studio demos and classes both online and in person allowing us to provide instruction to a broad audience both for members and non-members. In 2025 81 classes workshops were held 104 classes were offered attended by 589 participants.
- $1,878 spent. Community Service: MAG partners with community organizations on various programs including an after-school program at an elementary school a kids summer camp the cost of which is included in line29a and a Milton Music and Wind Fest. MAG has diversified our offerings to children and the community including providing kids class scholarships and MAG Talks events featuring speakers from diverse backgrounds. Other collaborations include MAG volunteers working with the Pallet Village in Georgetown the Womens Club and the Milton Garden Club.
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? 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 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 October 2014.
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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