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Lakewood Performing Arts Council

EIN 84-1582998 · Lakewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR ITS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM, THE MUSIC BOOSTER GROUP, AND TO FACILITATE THE SOLICITATION AND COLLECTION OF FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM.

Income
$159,726
Spending
$195,835
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 19 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 (6)
  1. $104,673 spent. THE LAKEWOOD PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER MANPOWER FOR THE LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BENGAL REGIMENT MARCHING BAND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INSTRUCTORS, UNIFORMS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, ENTRY FEES, AND TRANSPORTATION.
  2. $31,041 spent. THE LAKEWOOD PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER MANPOWER FOR THE LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BIG CAT FESTIVAL INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INSTRUCTORS, UNIFORMS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, ENTRY FEES, AND TRANSPORTATION.
  3. $19,982 spent. THE LAKEWOOD PERFORMING ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER MANPOWER FOR THE LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BAND/ORCHESTRA PROGRAM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INSTRUCTORS, UNIFORMS, COSTUMES, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, REPAIRS, ENTRY FEES, AND TRANSPORTATION.
  4. $16,501 spent. WINTER PERCUSSION
  5. $12,502 spent. WINTER GUARD
  6. $1,310 spent. ROARCHESTRA

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 2026.

    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 May 2001.

    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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