Pierians Inc
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What it says it does
To bring together persons interested in the promotion of the fine arts and other artistic endeavors. To enhance the enjoyment of the arts through the pursuit of study and other activities. To give recognition to individuals in the community for their contributions to the arts. To encourage further study through giving awards and scholarships to students of music, arts, the theatre, the dance and related fields.
- Income
- $38,972
- Spending
- $106,288
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $102,046 spent. Held quarterly meetings to highlight the artistic opportunities within specific geographic areas. Held a successful National Assembly in Richmond, VA with over 140 attendees. Increased membership in 10 of our 14 chapters(38 new members) Chartered 2 new chapters in Seattle-Tocoma, Washington (11 members) and Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg, Florida (16 members)to increase our active chapters to 16. Updated our website to increase its use by our members and enhance our digital and online presence. Provided membership training of new practices ane procedures to enhance chapter effectiveness. Restructured our policy and procedures. Attended cultural events within the chapter areas to enjoy and support the community arts.Supported young and emerging artists through attending plays, concerts, museums, and other cultural activities.Appointed a Strategic Planning Committee to create a 5-year plan to enhance our organization and expected growth.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(7) social or recreational club.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(7) social or recreational club as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 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 February 1984.
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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