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Community Arts Association in Newton County Inc

EIN 58-1837939 · Covington, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ARTS ASSOCIATION IN NEWTON COUNTY IS TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS BOTH AS AUDIENCE AND AS ARTISTS AND TO PRESENT WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS TO ALL THE CITIZENS OF THE METRO ATLANTA AREA.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$966,446
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
39
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$57,400, coo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $542,193 spent. THE SCHOOL OF COVINGTON REGIONAL BALLET EXISTS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE DANCE TECHNIQUE FOR STUDENTS AGES 8 THROUGH 18. THE SCHOOL OFFERS BALLET, POINTE, JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, TAP, HIP HOP AND MUSICAL THEATER TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE VERSATILITY NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN TODAY'S EVER-CHANGING DANCE WORLD. THE SCHOOL ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH MOVEMENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY INSTILLING LIFELONG PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING. COVINGTON REGIONAL BALLET IS COMMITTED TO THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF HIGH QUALITY DANCE PROGRAMMING, WITH THE SPECIFIC GOALS OF PROVIDING LOCAL DANCERS WITH PRE-PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $79,589 spent. YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAMS SPONSOR AND PROVIDE SINGING, MUSIC AND ART PROGRAMS FOR COUNTY SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CREATIVE KIDS CAMP, MUSICAL THEATER CAMP, NEWTON COUNTY COMMUNITY BAND, OXFORD SINGING CHILDREN, OXFORD YOUTH SINGERS AND TRUE COLOURS YOUTH ART EXHIBIT.
  3. $220,750 spent. THROUGH THE ARTS SERIES WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF PERFORMANCES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE MAJOR PERFORMANCES INCLUDE COMMUNITY ARTS SERIES, CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE AND IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES.

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

  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 2025.

    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 May 1989.

    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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