Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF FAIRFAX SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE AWARENESS OF THE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FAIRFAX--GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY, TO ENCOURAGE NEW AND EMERGING ARTS GROUPS IN THE GREATER FAIRFAX AREA, AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WELL QUALIFIED STUDENTS TO ATTEND ARTS-RELATED COURSES AT MASON.
- Income
- $38,313
- Spending
- $32,887
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 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 June 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)
- $26,096 spent. SPRING FESTIVAL: THE FAIRFAX SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE ARTS IN FAIRFAX WITH SEVERAL DAYS OF THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC AND VISUAL ART. THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY, SPOTLIGHT HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING AWARENESS OF CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GREATER FAIRFAX COMMUNITY. THIS IS HIGHLIGHTED DURING THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL. THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS FESTIVAL IS ONE OF VIRGINIA'S FOREMOST ARTS FESTIVALS. THE FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE BETWEEN APRIL 25, 2025 AND APRIL 27, 2025.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 June 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 January 1992.
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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