Lancaster County Council of the Arts
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enrich the quality of life in Lancaster County by building vibrant and inclusive communities connecting arts, culture, education, and economic vitality.
- Income
- $417,759
- Spending
- $420,279
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 17.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $58,730, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $278,653 spent. The LCCA is a leading institution in Lancaster County, dedicated to fostering a vibrant cultural landscape that enriches the community's quality of life through the arts. Established in 1977 with the vision of integrating arts and culture into the fabric of daily life, LCCA stands for artistic expression, cultural understanding, and educational excellence in the region. The LCCA's mission is to enrich the quality of life in Lancaster County by building vibrant and inclusive communities connecting arts, culture, education, and economic vitality. This mission reflects a deep commitment to leveraging the power of the arts as a catalyst for community engagement, educational advancement, and economic development. Through a broad array of programs, initiatives, and partnerships, the LCCA strives to make arts accessible to all, fostering an environment where creativity can flourish and where residents of all ages and backgrounds can experience the transformative power of the arts. Key to its mission, the LCCA offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. These initiatives include art therapy programs, educational workshops, exhibitions, performances, and summer arts and sciences camps, which aim to address learning loss among students while promoting STEAM through an artistic lens. By providing these and other opportunities for artistic engagement, the LCCA not only supports the professional development of artists and educators but also enriches the cultural experiences of the community at large. The LCCA believes in the arts as a fundamental component of a healthy, dynamic community. This belief drives its efforts to cultivate partnerships across sectors, including schools, businesses, local governments, and other nonprofit organizations, to amplify the impact of the arts and to ensure that they remain an integral part of Lancaster County's growth and development. Through its dedicated work, the LCCA continues to champion the role of the arts in creating inclusive, vibrant communities where every individual has the opportunity to engage with the arts and where the arts are recognized as essential to the county's overall prosperity and well-being.
Source: Form 990 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 February 1978.
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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