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Carson Valley Arts Council

EIN 84-1653859 · Minden, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Carson Valley Arts Council is to create a climate for the arts through the presentation and promotion of cultural and educational events for the Carson Valley youth and community and the greater Western Nevada/Lake Tahoe Region.

Income
$164,643
Spending
$157,789
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-30.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 35%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 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 (9)
  1. $66,577 spent. All other program service achievments. Art incubator program provides space and support for local cultural and art activities. Support for other program activities included in expenses.
  2. $15,000 spent. Douglas County line item in annual budget for operating support
  3. $11,000 spent. Nevada Arts Council Partners in Excellence Grant. Purpose of grant was operating support. Program Matching grant with CVAC. Two year grant. First half was received in prior fiscal year. Second half which amounted to $11,000 was received on 9/4/2024.
  4. $7,000 spent. Grant from Smallwood Foundation for general operating support.
  5. $4,000 spent. WESTAF Grant. Purpose was to fund 2024-2025 Concerts. This is a matching grant.
  6. $3,885 spent. Nevada Arts Council Arts Learning Component Grant. Purpose of grant was to bring Missoula Childrens Theatre to three Douglas County Schools. This is a matching grant.
  7. $2,000 spent. Minden Rotary Grant. Purpose of grant was for Youth Arts Education.
  8. $1,500 spent. American Centurey Championship 2024 Communit Grant. Purporse of grant was for Youth Arts Education at Lake Tahoe schools.
  9. Achievements Line 4D Nevada Arts council Partners in Excellence Tier 3 operating support $11,000 Nevada Arts Council Grant for Youth Arts Education $3,885 WESTAF Grant to fund concerts $4,000 Minden Rotary for Yourth Arts Education $2,000 American Century Scholarship for Youth Arts Education at Lake Tahoe Schools $1,500

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 November 6, 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 August 2005.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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