Flamenco Arts Festival Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The Flamenco Arts Festival mission is to place a spotlight on Hispanic heritage through the presentation of world-class flamenco performances and related arts educational programs; promote and preserve the art of flamenco; make the performing arts accessible to families and children; diversify the performing arts calendar; and build bridges of positive experiences between people.
- Income
- $37,033
- Spending
- $29,473
- Reserves
- 4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 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 (1)
- $48,427 spent. The Flamenco Arts Festival (FAF), founded in 1999, is a vibrant cultural exchange that celebrates Hispanic heritage and promotes the preservation of flamenco dance and music through world-class concerts, lectures, films, and masterclasses. Each year, prominent flamenco artists from Spain and the U.S. travel to Santa Barbara (SB) for 34 days to perform, teach, lecture, and engage with the community, sharing their artistry and representing their cultural traditions.The FAF is a Latino-conceived and organized nonprofit. While its signature events typically takeplace in August, programming can occur year-round, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of flamenco through themes of diversity, ethnic pride, and inclusiveness. The festival is committed to engaging people of all ages, skill levels, and circumstances, with a special focus on underserved families. Its 26-year success underscores its role in fulfilling a vital need for culturally diverse programming in a community that is 46% Hispanic. Today, 56% of the FAF's audience identifies as Hispanic, reflecting its authentic community connection.Flamenco has deep roots in Santa Barbara, where families have practiced the art form for generations. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage treasure, flamenco is celebrated globally, and the FAF is proud to promote and revitalize this heritage.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 1999.
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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