North Tahoe Arts Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To create diverse, immersive art experiences for all.
- Income
- $379,346
- Spending
- $343,057
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 90%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 82 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $263,551 spent. The Artisan Shop is a program of North Tahoe Arts with a mission of serving professional artists in the region through promotion, marketing, networking and art sales opportunities. North Tahoe Arts has two locations for professional artists in Tahoe City and Kings Beach to further our mission of serving professional artists a larger audience. In 2024, both Artisan Shops served 38 regional artists with a total audience of more than 15,000
- $33,570 spent. The Kids Art Camp program provided by North Tahoe Arts is an art focused camp for kids ages 5-12. A variety of projects are taught with a focus on tactile, natural, recycled and fine art materials. The Kids Art Camp provides five, week-long art camp classes to over 125 children. North Tahoe Arts also provided six full scholarships to disadvantage children in the area who, for financial constraints, could not otherwise attend art camp. This year, North Tahoe Arts also started Family Art Day. Family Art Day is a free art class geared to the entire family. Family Art Day is the first Sunday of every month welcoming kids and adults of all ages to learn a variety of art mediums.
- $23,514 spent. The Exhibits Program is deeply tied to the mission of North Tahoe Arts which is to support the arts in the Tahoe region through exposure, education, and participation. The program serves emerging as well as fully trained experienced artists in the region with opportunities to professionally show their artwork to a wide audience of more than 16,000.
- $7,082 spent. Workshops and Membership Drives OUr workshops bring together a diverse group of experienced artists and instructors who lead a wide range of art classes for our community. These workshops help participants learn brand-new skills or refine existing techniques, empowering artists at every level to grow. In 2024, North Tahoe Arts offered 18 different classes, including Plein Air Painting, Watercolor, Block Printing, and Wire Jewelry, among others. Our members are the backbone of North Tahoe Arts. Membership dues help keep our doors open but, more importantly, our members serve as passionate advocates for the arts. Their support sustains our programs and strengthens our creative community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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