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Chandler Cultural Foundation

EIN 74-2538528 · Chandler, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ENGAGE WITH INCLUSIVE AND ENRICHING ARTS EXPERIENCES.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
209
Highest pay
$181,642, president

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 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. $2.4 million spent. THE CHANDLER CULTURAL FOUNDATION (CCF) CELEBRATED ITS 34TH SEASON OF PRESENTING ARTS EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY. ANNUAL EVENTS FEATURED A DIVERSE OFFERING OF FREE AND PAID PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITIONS FEATURING LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THE CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS (CCA) SERVED MORE THAN 150,250 PATRONS WITH AN ADDITIONAL 2,500 HOUSEHOLDS REACHED THROUGH LIVESTREAMED EVENTS. CCF MAINTAINED A STRONG COMMITMENT TO ITS MISSION, WITH PROGRAM INVESTMENTS AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED ON BLACK, HISPANIC/LATINO AND INTERGENERATIONAL AND FAMILY PROGRAMS. CCF'S ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVES CONTINUED TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND LEARNING FOR THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE. THE CONNECTING KIDS PROGRAM REACHED OVER 8,500 STUDENTS. THE THEATRE KIDS PROGRAM ENGAGED 4,300 PARTICIPANTS, 61% OF WHOM WERE FROM TITLE I SCHOOLS. VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING VISION KIDS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, SERVED 2,566 YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THE YOUTH ARTS COUNCIL CELEBRATED ITS 13TH GRADUATING COHORT. THE CAMP KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM ACHIEVED 93% ATTENDANCE AND AWARDED 18 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE ACCESS. CCF ALSO LAUNCHED A NEW ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROJECT WITH ASHLI ST. ARMANT TO DEVELOP AN ORIGINAL WORK, FURTHER STRENGTHENING ITS COMMITMENT TO CREATIVE WORKERS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN ADDITION TO ITS OWN PROGRAMS, THE CCA SERVED AS A VITAL COMMUNITY HUB AND CULTURAL GATHERING PLACE FOR THE REGION. THE CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS HOSTED PERFORMANCES, RECITALS, AND EVENTS FOR MORE THAN 50 LOCAL ARTS, CULTURAL, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO A STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES. THIS COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT NURTURED LOCAL TALENT, STRENGTHENED CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOSTERED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BY CREATING INCLUSIVE SPACES FOR STORYTELLING, CELEBRATION, AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUE.VOLUNTEERS CONTINUED TO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN ADVANCING CCF'S MISSION AND DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. IN FY24, 159 VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDS OF CCA, BOARD MEMBERS, AND COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS, CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 8,600 HOURS OF SERVICE. THEIR DEDICATION IS VALUED AT OVER $276,500 ACCORDING TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THIS REMARKABLE VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT NOT ONLY EXTENDS THE CAPACITY OF CCF'S STAFF BUT ALSO DEEPENS COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP AND INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 1989.

    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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