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Lighthouse Artcenter Inc

EIN 59-1118672 · Jupiter, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY AND SCHOOL OF ART (LAC) IS A FOR IMPACT ART CENTER FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE, AND CONNECT ALL WALKS OF LIFE THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF ART. TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, WE OFFER ART CLASSES IN MEDIA THAT VARY FROM TRADITIONAL TO NICHE, DISPLAY UNIQUE AND CAPTIVATING EXHIBITIONS, HOST SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED ART OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-18.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 43%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$83,391, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $957,950 spent. THE SCHOOL OF ART AT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, YEAR-ROUND ARTS EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, FROM TODDLERS AS YOUNG AS 1 TO ADULTS AGED 100 AND BEYOND. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND A SUMMER ARTCAMP. INSTRUCTION SPANS A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING CERAMICS, GLASS, DRAWING, PAINTING, JEWELRY, TEXTILES AND OTHER 2D AND 3D MEDIA. WHETHER DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS OR REFINING EXISTING ONES, PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT FROM A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES LIFELONG LEARNING AND CREATIVE GROWTH. NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS.
  2. $529,863 spent. LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER CURATES AND PRESENTS A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF 6 TO 10 EXHIBITIONS ANNUALLY, REFLECTING A WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES AND PERSPECTIVES. EXHIBITING ARTISTS INCLUDE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FIGURES, REGIONAL PROFESSIONALS, AND EMERGING LOCAL TALENT, INCLUDING MEMBER AND STUDENT ARTISTS. THE EXHIBITION PROGRAM SUPPORTS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR CAREERS. THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, TARGETED OUTREACH, AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER CONTINUES TO EXPAND ACCESS AND REACH INCREASINGLY DIVERSE AUDIENCES.
  3. LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER OFFERS OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ART PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THESE INCLUSIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES PROMOTE SELF-EXPRESSION, CONNECTION, AND WELL-BEING. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAN REDUCE STRESS, SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH, AND BUILD RESILIENCE.TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY AND PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE ARTS, LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER PROVIDES NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AND PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS BOTH ONSITE AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SEVERAL OFFERINGS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF SPECIFIC POPULATIONS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND VETERANS. EACH WEEK, MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE ART EDUCATION THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS. MANY OF THESE STUDENTS WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO ARTS PROGRAMMING.YEAR-ROUND FUNDRAISING SUPPORTS THESE OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND SCHOLARSHIPS, HELPING REMOVE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION AND EXPAND ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL CREATIVE EXPERIENCES.

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 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 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 November 1969.

    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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