Wellesley Society of Artists Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE WSA SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES LOCAL ARTISTS, WHILE PROMOTING THE FINE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEMBER EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS ANDEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
- Income
- $11,744
- Spending
- $14,410
- Reserves
- 15 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 49%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 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 (1)
- $12,101 spent. THE WSA GIVES MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORK, PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL STIMULATE PERSONAL CREATIVITY, AND ENCOURAGES THE SHARING OF IDEAS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. WSA GIVES EXHIBITING MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORK IN COMMUNITY VENUES THAT ATTRACT AN APPRECIATIVE ANDRECEPTIVE POPULATION, INCLUDING THE WELLESLEY FREE LIBRARY AND THE WELLESLEY WEBSTER BANK. DURING THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC, THE WSA SHOWS HAVE BEEN ONLINE. EXHIBITING MEMBERS MAY SUBMIT WORK TO EACH OF OUREXHIBITIONS. PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS JUDGE OUR SHOWS, AND THE WSA AWARDS CASH PRIZES TO THE WINNING ARTISTS. WE PROMINENTLY POST WINNING ART ON OUR WEBSITE'S AWARD WINNER GALLERY. THE WSA ALSO CREATES A DEDICATEDWEBSITE PAGE FOR EACH EXHIBITING MEMBER ACCESSED THROUGH OUR GALLERY.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS, CRITIQUES AND DEMONSTRATIONS IN VARIOUS MEDIA BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 April 2016.
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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