Ciacla - Contemporary Irish Arts Center Los Angeles
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We provide public access to Irish theater and films.
- Income
- $136,063
- Spending
- $153,992
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Highest pay
- $33,540, president
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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
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)
- $139,341 spent. In 2025, the Contemporary Irish Arts Center Los Angeles (CIACLA) continued to expand its role as a key platform for Irish and Irish-connected artists working in Los Angeles. Our core focus remained on presenting high-quality cultural programming, creating opportunities for artists, and strengthening connections between Irish artists and diverse local communities. Key accomplishments included the successful delivery of the Irish Film Festival Los Angeles, The Irish Contemporaries, The LA Sessions. CIACLA also delivered a year-round programme of public events and networking sessions, including Creative Network events that supported artists and creative professionals through peer connection, professional development, and audience engagement. Across 2025, CIACLA delivered public programmes and events, reaching an estimated 4,000 people. Through partnerships with venues, cultural organisations, and local community groups, CIACLA continued to build cross-cultural collaborations that broadened access to Irish arts while reflecting the diversity of Los Angeles. All activity was delivered in line with CIACLA's charitable purpose to promote arts, culture, and education, and to support artists through sustainable, mission-led programming.
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 March 2019.
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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