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Florida Cultural Education Alliance Inc

EIN 59-2634108 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Research, data collection & analysis necessary to help demonstrate the value of Florida arts, Arts education and culture have on jobs, business relocation and retention, health and wellness, crime prevention, quality of life, economic development, community/downtown revitalization, sense of place, etc. Development of reports, educational materials and opportunities to help advance greater awareness of participation in and understanding of arts, arts education and cultural resources throughout Florida. Clearinghouse of information for arts, arts education and cultural resources in Florida. Communications via emails, website, conference calls. Represent the interests of Florida's arts and cultural resources at local, regional, state and national meetings.

Income
$163,209
Spending
$179,131
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 57%

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

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $7,725 spent. Successfully produced annual Florida Arts and Culture Advocacy handbook for 945 state grant stakeholders. demonstrating the value of Florida arts, Arts education and culture have on jobs, business relocation and retention, health and wellness, crime prevention, quality of life, economic development, community/downtown revitalization, sense of place, etc.
  2. $43,177 spent. Developed educational materials, funding opportunity resources and presentations utilized in statewide and regional meetings. Developed prototypes and program model for Arts in Agricultural Communities Pilot Program. Conducted community workshops in rural areas of the state to increase awareness of cultural and civic non-profits as well as municipalities of support and resources. Presented educational workshops with digital and printed collaterals at annual conferences in the cross sector markets of education and tourism to elevate visibility of the arts and their value in these business sectors.
  3. $28,350 spent. Distributed printed and digital informational materials regarding grants, industry news, job opportunities, legislative developments and impact data related to the arts, arts education and cultural resources in Florida. Hosted monthly web meetings to keep stakeholders in communication and informed. Produced bi-weekly email newsletters, maintained live website as well as membership and organizational management. Crafted statewide and local stakeholder messaging supporting the value of arts and cultural resources to local, state and national advocates in public forums.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 May 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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