Grand River Arts Council
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Support and promote the arts in northwestern South Dakota and southwestern North Dakota.
- Income
- $62,108
- Spending
- $32,074
- Reserves
- 12.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (3)
- $17,546 spent. Creation of a public venue through a Pedlet structure where art performances and programming can be held. The Pedlet is handicap accessible with seating and tables and open to all to enjoy during summer and fall months. 135 people attended performances in 2024.
- $2,500 spent. Develop and operate Art for Life programming in Lemmon, SD, to include flower arranging, storytelling, and musical performances where the elders are encouraged to express themselves through creative pursuits. The program goal is to improve the emotional and physical health of elders in care facilities, as well as those living independently through art and artist interaction. 120 people attended events in 2024.
- $14,098 spent. Coordinate western dance instruction and dance events where veterans, military-connected individuals and the community between the ages of 1-80 come together at events twice a month to interact through dance to strengthen social bonds and camaraderie among others who come from different backgrounds while enhancing the mental and physical health and well-being of all involved. 621 people attended events in 2024.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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