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Exhibit Envoy Inc

EIN 73-1644833 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Exhibit Envoy provides traveling exhibitions, online exhibitions, and professional exhibit development and design services to museums throughout the United States. Our mission is to provide institutions with diverse and meaningful traveling exhibitions to strengthen their communities.

Income
$227,312
Spending
$189,450
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
2
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$70,685, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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. $112,014 spent. Traveling and Online Exhibitions -Since our founding in 1988, over three and a half million visitors at community museums across California and the United States have enjoyed and learned from Exhibit Envoys traveling exhibitions. These exhibits tell the stories of our states cultural heritage, its immigrations and emigrations, and its unique place within Western and US history and the world. EE exhibits chronicle movements in art, showcase well-known and soon-to-be-discovered artists, and reflect cultural traditions that span eras and continents. These exhibits bring extinct species to life, trace environmental histories, and contribute to greater discussions about land use, water policy, and agricultural practices. In particular, EE exhibits uplift and amplify the voices and experiences of marginalized peoples by highlighting previously untold or rarely-told histories in truthful, authentic, and respectful ways. EE currently offers over 35 complete physical traveling exhibitions and 11 virtual, online exhibitions.
  2. $38,777 spent. Exhibition Support -Our complete-product approach is crucial to small institutions where staff time, resources, and budgets are limited. When venues book an EE exhibit they receive a complete package: a ready-to-install product, scheduling and logistics management, full press materials, public program access, interpretive and gallery materials, and the commitment of EE staff to assist in any way needed to ensure a successful booking and public experience. EE intentionally works to support small community institutions in underserved communities and regions to help them foster trust and understanding across geographic, race, ethnic, cultural, language, class, and gender lines as they host EE exhibits and related programming.
  3. $2,583 spent. Professional Development -Professional development opportunities are offered to host venues and other museum professionals with the aim of increasing the skill sets and building internal capacity. These trainings include installation techniques, program planning, community outreach, audience development, and disaster preparedness. Generally, these trainings are offered free of charge or for a small fee, and are scheduled in conjunction with other conferences throughout the state or virtually to increase accessibility.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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