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Sandal Gap Studio

EIN 81-4763316 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 49% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SANDAL GAP STUDIO IS A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OPERATING UNDERIRC SECTION 501(C)(3), DEDICATED TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVESOF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING THESECHILDREN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART, FOSTERING CREATIVITY, ANDPROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS.THE PRIMARY MISSION OF SANDAL GAP STUDIO IS TO EMPOWER SPECIAL NEEDSCHILDREN BY ENGAGING THEM IN VARIOUS ART FORMS. THIS INITIATIVE NOT ONLYSERVES AS A CREATIVE OUTLET BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO THEIR PERSONALDEVELOPMENT AND SELF-EXPRESSION.

Income
$344,350
Spending
$343,632
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
  1. THE SANDAL GAP STUDIO'S FUNDRAISING LIES IN THE ART AUCTIONS ITMETICULOUSLY ORGANIZES. THESE EVENTS SHOWCASE A DIVERSE COLLECTION OFDONATED ARTWORKSSANDAL GAP STUDIO TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN ITS PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS,WHICH ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM OURDEDICATED SUPPORTERS. THE INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS, INCLUDINGART COLLECTORS AND ARTISTS WHO PASSIONATELY SHARE THEIR CREATIONS, FORM THECORNERSTONE OF OUR SUCCESS.
  2. $167,408 spent. THE SANDAL GAP STUDIO'S FUNDRAISING LIES IN THE ART AUCTIONS ITMETICULOUSLY ORGANIZES. THESE EVENTS SHOWCASE A DIVERSE COLLECTION OFDONATED ARTWORKSSANDAL GAP STUDIO TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN ITS PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS,WHICH ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM OURDEDICATED SUPPORTERS. THE INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS, INCLUDINGART COLLECTORS AND ARTISTS WHO PASSIONATELY SHARE THEIR CREATIONS, FORM THECORNERSTONE OF OUR SUCCESS.
  3. THE SANDAL GAP STUDIO'S FUNDRAISING LIES IN THE ART AUCTIONS ITMETICULOUSLY ORGANIZES. THESE EVENTS SHOWCASE A DIVERSE COLLECTION OFDONATED ARTWORKSSANDAL GAP STUDIO TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN ITS PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS,WHICH ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM OURDEDICATED SUPPORTERS. THE INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS, INCLUDINGART COLLECTORS AND ARTISTS WHO PASSIONATELY SHARE THEIR CREATIONS, FORM THECORNERSTONE OF OUR SUCCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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