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Hollywood Art and Culture Center Inc

EIN 59-1951668 · Hollywood, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HOLLYWOOD ART AND CULTURE CENTER IS TO CULTIVATE CREATIVITY AND THE SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, INNOVATION, AND COLLABORATION.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 39%
Employees
24
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$124,543, executive di

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. THE HOLLYWOOD ART AND CULTURE CENTER PROVIDES A CENTRAL SPACE AND PROGRAMMING BEYOND THE WALLS THAT UNITES THE COMMUNITY AND SERVES AS AN INCLUSIVE CATALYST AND INCUBATOR FOR ARTISTS TO ACTIVATE AND ELEVATE THEIR WORK. THE PURPOSE IS TO HELP PEOPLE CONNECT, CREATE AND COMMUNICATE TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CULTURAL INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY PERFORMANCES, ART INSTRUCTOR LED PROGRAMS, AND EXPERIENCES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. THE CENTER SERVES OVER 55,000 ANNUALLY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND VENUES TO MAKE NUMEROUS ART FORMS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AGES THROUGH FREE OR LOW FEE ENTRY TO THE ART GALLERIES, HOLLYWOOD ARTS HUB, HOLLYWOOD CENTRAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, AND CINEMA PARADISO.

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 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 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 March 1980.

    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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