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Arthouse Studio

EIN 86-1773041 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceWeak21 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ArtHouse provides educational Activities to Title I schools where children from low-income families make up at least 40 percent of enrollment.

Income
$423,921
Spending
$409,934
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$121,925, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (3)
  1. $208,790 spent. ArtHouse provides educational Activities to Title I schools, in which children from low-income families make up at least 40 percent of enrollment.Art Programs in the Schools-School-based art programs: 12 Creativity for Life programs; 8 After School programs running 8-10 weeks each in Fall/Winter 24/25-Art for Wellness/ Video on Demand Programs: 46 Wellness Centers on-site to 52 schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara County-Summer Art Education Programs: 2 school-based in Luther Burbank(sponsored by D4 and Brandenburg Family Foundation)Student Art Exhibits-Santa Clara County BuildingState of the County/Student Gallery Wall Jan. 2025-Mosaic America & History Museum San JosMarch & May 2025-San Jos librariesexhibit July 2025 Willow Glen, Rose Garden - recurring -San Jos City Outdoor Rotating exhibits - Creekside February 2025-Adobe Galleryexhibit and opening event, March 2025-San Jose Sharks - Big Screen Pavilion with Sharkie - showcase student art
  2. ARTHOUSE PROVIDES CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES.-Intuit Social ImpactCommunity & Employee Workshop for Kids-Silicon Valley Readscommunity workshop - Middle School Feb 2025-4th of July - Public art on the Alameda July 2025-Art for Community Summer Programs3 Library locations June/ July 2025-San Jose Sharks - Art with Sharkie September 2025-Adobe Social ImpactWellness/Team workshops in 2025-Santa Clara Off ice of Education Wellness CenterWellness Art Workshops February/ June 2025-San Mateo County Off ice of Education Wellness: Training and Professional Development. August 2025-Community Days - Partnership with Starting Arts Shared ArtsCenter - running art & wellness workshops and student art classes downtown/weekends
  3. OTHER COMMUNITY FOCUSED ART ACTIVITIES.-Prop 28 Training San Jos school districts via Santa Clara County Office ofEd:, ArtHouse providing curriculum development and teacher training in art-Collaborative Outdoor Exhibits & Pop Up ArtShort term, street facing art exhibits throughout San Jos and on buildings and in outdoor areas.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 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 November 2021.

    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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