Brownwood Art Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Brownwood Art Association is organized for charitable and educational purposes and to enrich the local community through visual art and activities promoting artistic and creative endeavors of all kinds.
- Income
- $82,519
- Spending
- $36,969
- Reserves
- 14.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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)
- $3,812 spent. Sales of original art of local artists. The artists received commissions for their art sold. This offers artist to create, sell and finance their art endeavors and allows the public to purchase original art at an affordable cost. Members 125 serving population in greater Brown County area: 38,000 and visitors. Artists from neighboring counties also exhibited.
- $5,711 spent. Art Education- Classes and workshops for adults and children open to the public. On average two classes/demonstration were held each month, children's summer camp, special interest groups (Fiber Arts, Open Studio, People Painters, Photography, Creative Pen, Drumming, Dancing). Members 125 serving population in greater Brown County area: 38,000 and visitors.
- $2,768 spent. Art Exhibits- 9 original exhibits were held. Admission for viewing is free. Each exhibit opening hosts a reception that is open to members and the public for free. Members (130) and nonmembers can exhibit their works. Serving population in greater Brown County area: 38,000 and visitors. Artists from neighboring counties also exhibited.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 May 2025.
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 May 2002.
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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