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Idaho Falls Arts Council Inc

EIN 82-0434714 · Idaho Falls, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE IDAHO FALLS ARTS COUNCIL'S MISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, IS TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY AND ENRICH ITS QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING, ADVOCATING, AND PRESENTING A BROAD SPECTRUM OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN EASTERN IDAHO. THE IDAHO FALLS ARTS COUNCIL OWNS AND OPERATES THE WILLARD ARTS CENTER, THE COLONIAL THEATER, AND ARTITORIUM ON BROADWAY, AND PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE FRONTIER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 38%
Employees
47

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 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 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. $1.4 million spent. THE IDAHO FALLS ARTS COUNCIL'S LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED: "A SEASON OF 17 NATIONALLY TOURING PRESENTATIONS IN THE HISTORIC COLONIAL THEATER, WILLARD ARTS CENTER, AND FRONTIER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN IDAHO FALLS. THIS DIVERSE AND ENGAGING SERIES OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTATIONS INCLUDED 8 MATINEES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE WILLARD ARTS CENTER ALSO INCLUDES TWO VISUAL ART GALLERIES THAT PRESENT FREE ROTATING FINE ARTS EXHIBITIONS. OVER 65,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED. "ARTITORIUM ON BROADWAY, AN INTERACTIVE ART CENTER FOR CHILDREN PROVIDED DROP IN EXPERIENCES, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, ART CLASSES, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS TO OVER 21,000 PEOPLE FROM EAST IDAHO. ARTITORIUM'S VISION IS TO PROVIDE WELCOMING, FUN-FOCUSED, AND IMAGINATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES, AND TO BE A VALUABLE AND MEANINGFUL RESOURCE FOR CAREGIVERS AND TEACHERS ACROSS EASTERN IDAHO. "ROARING YOUTH JAM, A FREE ART FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES TOOK PLACE ON THE IDAHO FALLS RIVER WALK ON AUGUST 10, 11, AND 12, 2023. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ATTENDED THE THREE-DAY EVENT, WHICH HAD THE THEME OF "FUN AT THE CARNIVAL- AND INCLUDED ART PROJECTS, YOUTH PERFORMANCES, AND VENDOR BOOTHS. THE IDAHO FALLS ARTS COUNCIL'S LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED: "A SEASON OF 17 NATIONALLY TOURING PRESENTATIONS IN THE HISTORIC COLONIAL THEATER, WILLARD ARTS CENTER, AND FRONTIER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN IDAHO FALLS. THIS DIVERSE AND ENGAGING SERIES OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTATIONS INCLUDED 8 MATINEES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE WILLARD ARTS CENTER ALSO INCLUDES TWO VISUAL ART GALLERIES THAT PRESENT FREE ROTATING FINE ARTS EXHIBITIONS. OVER 65,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED. "ARTITORIUM ON BROADWAY, AN INTERACTIVE ART CENTER FOR CHILDREN PROVIDED DROP IN EXPERIENCES, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, ART CLASSES, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS TO OVER 21,000 PEOPLE FROM EAST IDAHO. ARTITORIUM'S VISION IS TO PROVIDE WELCOMING, FUN-FOCUSED, AND IMAGINATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE ARTS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES, AND TO BE A VALUABLE AND MEANINGFUL RESOURCE FOR CAREGIVERS AND TEACHERS ACROSS EASTERN IDAHO. "ROARING YOUTH JAM, A FREE ART FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES TOOK PLACE ON THE IDAHO FALLS RIVER WALK ON AUGUST 10, 11, AND 12, 2023. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ATTENDED THE THREE-DAY EVENT, WHICH HAD THE THEME OF "FUN AT THE CARNIVAL- AND INCLUDED ART PROJECTS, YOUTH PERFORMANCES, AND VENDOR BOOTHS.

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 February 1995.

    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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