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Harrington Center for the Arts

EIN 82-0725224 · American Fork, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF CREATIVITY AND LEARNING BY SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN EDUCATION, PERFORMANCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT UPLIFT INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITY AND INSPIRE MEANINGFUL HUMAN CONNECTIONS.

Income
$679,015
Spending
$905,207
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 33%
Employees
4
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$70,191, vice pres an

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $338,892 spent. FORK FEST IS THE PREMIERE ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF UTAH BANDS. FORK FEST 2024 FEATURED ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM 32 BANDS/ACTS (125 ARTISTS) ACROSS 3 STAGES- TWO LARGE CONCERT STAGES AND ONE INTIMATE, ACOUSTIC STAGE. ATTENDANCE WAS 3504 PERSONS.THE FESTIVAL FEATURES NUMEROUS ATTRACTIONS WITH FOOD TRUCKS, ART INSTALLATIONS, A HAMMOCK HANGOUT, BOUNCE HOUSES, AND A VENDOR VILLAGE WITH BOOTHS HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL ARTISANS AND CRAFTSMAN.
  2. $297,068 spent. THE HISTORIC HARRINGTON SCHOOL, COMPLETED IN 1903 AND RECOGNIZED AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI, IS BEING RESTORED AND EXPANDED INTO A REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS. THE HARRINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS WILL UNITE UTAHNS THROUGH MUSIC, THEATER, AND VISUAL ARTS BY PROVIDING A PREMIER PERFORMANCE VENUE AND ARTS EDUCATION FACILITY FOR NORTHERN UTAH COUNTY. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS WITH ITS ARCHITECTURAL TEAM AND ADVANCED THE ACTIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN THROUGH ONGOING COMMUNITY AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT. THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MARK CONTINUED PROGRESS TOWARD REALIZING THE PLANNED 62,000-SQUARE-FOOT COMBINED FACILITY, WHICH WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH- QUALITY ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR THE REGION.
  3. $28,500 spent. LIVING BETHLEHEM AND THE ACCOMPANYING CHRISTMAS MARKET ARE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT BRING THE STORY OF THE NATIVITY TO LIFE THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE, ART, AND MUSIC. THE IMMERSIVE PRODUCTION FEATURES LOCAL ACTORS, MUSICIANS, ARTISANS, AND FOOD VENDORS, TRANSFORMING THE AMERICAN FORK AMPHITHEATER INTO AN OUTDOOR HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES ACROSS UTAH COUNTY. IN 2024, THE EVENT SUPPORTED 141 LOCAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS AND WELCOMED 11,257 ATTENDEES OVER ITS MULTI-DAY RUN. THE PRODUCTION PROVIDES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL ARTISTS TO SHARE THEIR WORK WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND HOLIDAY SPIRIT THROUGH THE ARTS.
  4. $92,469 spent. ADDITIONALLY, HARRINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRODUCES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMING: CHALK IT UP IS A FREE, THREE DAY CHALK ART FESTIVAL IN WHICH LOCAL AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL CHALK ARTISTS SPEND HOURS TRANSFORMING SIDEWALKS IN AMERICAN FORK INTO A CAPTIVATING, ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE. EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THE ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: CONNECTS YOUNG FEMALE CREATIVES FOR ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION AND CAREER TRAINING THROUGH TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING THE TOOLS AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS NECESSARY TO TURN A HOBBY INTO A VIABLE CAREER. THE WALLS: A BIANNUAL ART EXHIBITION THAT IS A FIRST OF ITS KIND IN OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AND ARTISTS ALIKE TO ENJOY AN "OUTSIDE ART MUSEUM" WITH MURALS PAINTED BY LOCAL, PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR ARTISTS. EXPLORATION OF NEW WORKS: CONNECTS ASPIRING LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS AND WRITERS WITH ARTS PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR ARTISTIC VISION AND STAGE NEW PLAYS AND MUSICALS FOR PUBLIC CONCERT PERFORMANCE.
  5. ADDITIONALLY, HARRINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRODUCES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMING: CHALK IT UP IS A FREE, THREE DAY CHALK ART FESTIVAL IN WHICH LOCAL AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL CHALK ARTISTS SPEND HOURS TRANSFORMING SIDEWALKS IN AMERICAN FORK INTO A CAPTIVATING, ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE. EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THE ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: CONNECTS YOUNG FEMALE CREATIVES FOR ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION AND CAREER TRAINING THROUGH TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING THE TOOLS AND INDUSTRY CONTACTS NECESSARY TO TURN A HOBBY INTO A VIABLE CAREER. THE WALLS: A BIANNUAL ART EXHIBITION THAT IS A FIRST OF ITS KIND IN OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AND ARTISTS ALIKE TO ENJOY AN "OUTSIDE ART MUSEUM" WITH MURALS PAINTED BY LOCAL, PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR ARTISTS. EXPLORATION OF NEW WORKS: CONNECTS ASPIRING LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS AND WRITERS WITH ARTS PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM REALIZE THEIR ARTISTIC VISION AND STAGE NEW PLAYS AND MUSICALS FOR PUBLIC CONCERT PERFORMANCE.

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 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 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 August 2017.

    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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