Avalon Arts & Cultural Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization provides community-based arts and cultural programming, including art walks, arts education classes, workshops, and cultural events that support local artists and increase public access to the arts.
- Income
- $113,000
- Spending
- $113,144
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
- $40,052 spent. Community Art Walks: The organization produced multiple community art walks that provided exhibition and vending opportunities for local artists and artisans while offering free, accessible cultural programming to the public. Events included artist booths, live art, music, and related community activities. Approximately 5,000 community members attended events during the year.
- $15,000 spent. Arts Education & Workshops: The organization offered arts education programming, including art classes and creative workshops for youth and adults. Programs focused on skill development, creative expression, and increasing access to arts education within the community. Approximately 300 participants benefited from these programs.
- $10,000 spent. Community Cultural Programming: The organization provided additional community-based cultural programming and events in collaboration with local artists and community partners. Activities promoted cultural engagement, supported local creatives, and strengthened community connections through the arts. Approximately 1,000 community members benefited from these activities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 2016.
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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