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Pacific Bridge Arts Foundation

EIN 83-2225518 · Lakewood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Foundation works throughout the year to provide educational arts and culture workshops, mentorship for rising community leaders, grants for independent artists, and award honoree ceremony.

Income
$86,413
Spending
$136,398
Reserves
15.6 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 58% of income.

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 (4)
  1. Musical Arts and Grammy Camp Scholarship This scholarship provides resources to aspiring AANHPI talents to break into the music industry with mentorship, network, and financial support. Open to students of AANHPI descent pursuing a degree in the music arts, such as: audio engineering, independent independent artist, instrumental performance, and musical performance. Also awarded are a limited number of full tuition scholarships to the GRAMMY Museum distinguished GRAMMY Camp program to students of AANHPI descent.
  2. PBAs Bridging Arts Talks feature Grammy-Award winners and nominees, executives in the music industry, and culture and arts innovators for small group discussions with PBA Scholars. The Bridging Arts Talks give PBA scholars the opportunity to learn from and connect with music industry leaders and artists. The Bridging Arts Talks are part of the PBA?s larger mission to help expand Asian American representation in the arts and culture industry through mentorship, networking, and financial support. PBA Scholars are students who either participated in our GRAMMY Camp Program or are recipients of our Musical Arts Scholarship. Through both programs, PBA provides resources for aspiring Asian Americans to break into the music industry.
  3. Covering GRAMMY U membership fees for select Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander AANHPI college students. GRAMMY U connects college students with the industrys brightest and most talented minds, GRAMMY U provides aspiring professionals with the tools and opportunities necessary to start a career in music. Throughout each semester, events and special programs touch on all facets of the industry, including the business, technology, and the creative process.
  4. $136,398 spent. All other achievements

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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