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Naples Art Association

EIN 59-1022882 · Naples, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAPLES ART INSTITUTE IS A PLACE TO DISCOVER, LEARN ABOUT, AND ENGAGE WITH THE ART OF OUR TIME. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).AS A CORNERSTONE OF NAPLES' CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, WE WELCOME ARTISTS, STUDENTS, AND VISITORS TO EXPLORE THE POWERFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN OBSERVING AND CREATING ART. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR A MORE CONNECTED, CREATIVE, AND INFORMED COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
16
Volunteers
243
Highest pay
$240,000, executive director & chief curator

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    5 of 5 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 September 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. $663,661 spent. OUTDOOR ART SHOWS: THREE MAJOR ANNUAL JURIED OUTDOOR ART FAIRS HOSTED BY NAI IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY OF NAPLES DRAW OVER 60,000 PATRONS WHO ARE ABLE TO DISCOVER AND APPRECIATE ARTWORK FROM REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. OUR ART FAIR PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES OUR MORE INTIMATE ART IN THE PARK SERIES, WHICH PROVIDES LOCAL ARTISTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE AND SELL THEIR ARTWORK TO LOCAL AND SEASONAL RESIDENTS.
  2. $510,678 spent. ART EDUCATION CLASSES/WORKSHOPS: NAPLES ART INSTITUTE BELIEVES ART AND ART EDUCATION ARE VITAL TO OUR SOCIETY AS A WHOLE AND NECESSARY AS PART OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. NAI HOSTS A VARIETY OF YEAR-ROUND ADULT AND YOUTH STUDIO CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS IN A RANGE OF SKILL LEVELS, AS WELL AS A 2-MONTH ARTSCOOL YOUTH SUMMER CAMP. AT NAPLES ART INSTITUTE, WE FOSTER AN APPROACHABLE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS AND ENCOURAGE OUR STAFF, INSTRUCTORS, AND STUDENTS TO ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO A SUPPORTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE ATMOSPHERE THAT NURTURES CREATIVE EXPRESSION. AS A LEADER IN THE VISUAL ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING ART IS ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE TO ALL AND WE OFFER FREE OUTREACH ART PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
  3. $442,203 spent. EXHIBITIONS: NAPLES ART INSTITUTE OFFERS AN ANNUAL SCHEDULE OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART EXHIBITIONS FEATURING ART FROM ESTABLISHED AS WELL AS EMERGING ARTISTS OF LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ORIGIN. WE AIM TO KEEP ADMISSION TO OUR EXHIBITIONS FREE FOR OUR MEMBERS, AND FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS VIEWING LOCAL TALENT, TO SUPPORT THE VISUAL ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE ARTISTS A PLATFORM TO CONNECT WITH OUR LOCAL AUDIENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 December 1957.

    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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