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Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center

EIN 74-2036976 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER IS TO PRESERVE, DEVELOP, PRESENT AND PROMOTE THE ARTS AND CULTURE OF THE CHICANO LATINO, AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. THE SCOPE OF THE CENTER'S PROGRAMMING IS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY AND VARIED WITHIN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES: DANCE, MEDIA ARTS, MUSIC, LITERATURE, THEATRE ARTS, AND VISUAL ARTS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
14
Volunteers
143
Highest pay
$115,000, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    6 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $966,894 spent. ARTS PROGRAMPERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTIONS HIGHLIGHTING THE BEST IN LATINO THEATER, DANCE AND MUSIC.EXHIBITIONS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS.COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS OF CULTURAL TRADITIONS THROUGH BALES, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS AND TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCES.
  2. $547,934 spent. FESTIVALSTEJANO CONJUNTO FESTIVAL: A FOUR-DAY FESTIVAL IN MAY CELEBRATING THE WORLD'S BEST CONJUNTO BANDS.CINEFESTIVAL: THE LONGEST-RUNNING LATINO FILM FESTIVAL IN THE U.S.EIGHT DAYS OF SCREENINGS, WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS, CELEBRATIONS ANDMUSICAL PERFORMANCES PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE PRESENTATION ANDAPPRECIATION OF LATINO FILMMAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.HECHO A MANO ("MADE BY HAND") HOLIDAY ART FAIR: A POPULAR EVENT THAT FEATURES QUALITY CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL CRAFTS WORK OF SAN ANTONIO'S LATINO ARTISTS.
  3. $521,599 spent. EDUCATION- THE GUADALUPE ACADEMY PROVIDES EDUCATION IN ALL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED TRADITIONAL DANCE, MUSIC, AND VISUAL ARTS.- A MARIACHI SUMMER CAMP IS HELD FOR ONE WEEK DURING THE SUMMER.- SPECIAL CONTRACT PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN SCHOOL AND GOVERNMENTALSETTINGS.

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 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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