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Havens for the Arts Inc

EIN 56-2674564 · Temecula, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS BODY SHALL BE A NON-PROFIT CULTURAL AND EDUCATION AGENCY TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, COORDINATE AND PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE ARTS IN TEMECULA VALLEY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SHAKESPEARE IN THE VINES, AND THE TEMECULA VALLEY YOUTH CHORUS. IT SHALL FOSTER GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION BY BOTH THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF THE VALLEY FOR THE FINE, APPLIED AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Income
$68,807
Spending
$71,827
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

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)
  1. $22,745 spent. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTIONS ON OUTDOOR STAGES IN THE TEMECULA WINE COUNTRY. THESE PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND STAGE CREW TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THE CRAFTS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL SHOW. THE PRODUCTIONS ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PATRONS TO EXPERIENCE CLASSIC SHARESPEARE WORKS IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING.
  2. $22,745 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OTHER NON-SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTIONS OUTSIDE THE SUMMER SEASON. THESE PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND STAGE CREW TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THE CRAFTS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL SHOW.
  3. $22,745 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND SHAKESPRARE COMPETITIONS. THESE PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ACTORS, DIRECTORS AND STAGE CREW TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THE CRAFTS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE A SUCCESSFUL SHOW.

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

  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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on August 15, 2018 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2018.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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