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Florence Regional Arts Alliance Inc

EIN 57-0807517 · Florence, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED LOCAL ARTS AGENCY THAT SERVES THE CITIZENS OF FLORENCE COUNTY AND THE PEE DEE. FRAA IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING, SUPPORTING, AND PROMOTING A VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY FOR FLORENCE COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. FRAA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE ARTS AS A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY COHESIVENESS, EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.FRAA IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ARTISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS; RECOGNIZING STUDENTS, INDIVIDUALS, AND BUSINESSES THROUGH AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS; OFFERING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING THAT SHOWCASES THE PERFORMING, VISUAL, AND LITERARY; SERVING AS A ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS TO BUSINESS, CIVIC, AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS. ALL INITIATIVES OF THE ARTS ALLIANCE ARE BASED ON AN ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUE THAT RECOGNIZES THE ARTS AS FUNDEMENTAL TO QUALITY OF LIFE, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TODAY'S KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY.

Income
$29,008
Spending
$30,997
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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. $18,278 spent. FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHED PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS ORGANIZED AND PERFORMING IN THE FLORENCE AREA (ARTS ALIVE, MASTERWORKS CHOIR, FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE, ETC.)
  2. FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE FLORENCE AREA INCLUDING TEACHER INCENTIVE GRANTS.
  3. BETTY ANN DARBY SCHOLARSHIP, JOHN W BAKER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD, THE BUSINESS IN ARTS PARTNERSHIP AWARD, AND THE EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION AWARD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 June 2026.

    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 December 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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