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Alexandria Area Arts Association Inc

EIN 51-0171992 · Alexandria, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND LOVE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND ENRICH THE LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$610,461
Spending
$662,224
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
7
Volunteers
70

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 August 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)
  1. $496,209 spent. AAAA PRODUCES APPOXIMATELY 9 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR. SHOWS ARE A MIX OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, AS WELL AS PLAYS AND MUSICALS GEARED TOWARD ADULTS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PRESENTS SENIOR PRODUCTIONS, WITH ONE-ACT PLAYS WRITTEN FOR SENIOR ACTORS AND PERFORMANCES THAT ARE HELD DURING THE DAY. IN ADDITION, AAAA OFFERS THREE SUMMER PRODUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-12, AN IMPROV COMEDY TEAM AND PROVIDES RENTAL FACILITIES FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIONS THAT NEED PERFORMANCE SPACE. THE ASSOCIATION HAS OVER 10,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTEND THESE PRODUCTIONS,WHICH INCLUDE PARTICIPATION FROM OVER 300 AREA YOUTH AND ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF ROLES (ACTORS, DESIGNERS, MUSICIANS, FRONT OF HOUSE AND TECHNICAL STAFF).
  2. $9,090 spent. AAAA PRODUCES EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK. THIS EVENT FEATURES 160 BOOTHS OF FINE ART AND QUALITY HANDMADE PRODUCTS, AND ATTRACTS OVER 20,000 ATTENDEES THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND EVENT.
  3. AAAA OFFERS SEVERAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS COVER TOPICS SUCH AS ACTING, DESIGN, MAKEUP, STAGE COMBAT, AUDITIONING, AND MORE. THE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ENSURE COHESIVE TRAINING. EACH SUMMER, THE AAAA HOLDS THE STUDENT THEATRE PROJECT, WHICH IS AN INTENSIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR LATE ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. MORE THAN 80 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT WHICH COVERS MUSIC, DANCE, ACTING, AND PRODUCTION EXPERIENCES, CULMINATING IN A MUSICAL PRODUCTION. IN THE FALL THEY OFFER A STUDENT YOUTH THEATRE FOR THE YOUNGER ACTORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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