Ncac
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We help people sharpen their minds stimulate their creativity enrich their lives and build community and connection through artistic musical and learning experiences.
- Income
- $129,949
- Spending
- $108,770
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 84%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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)
- $66,136 spent. Program 1: Music Art and Enrichment Classes. NCAC offered a wide range of educational and recreational opportunities to the community. This program provided private and group instruction in music with lessons available for various instruments including piano violin guitar trumpet and voice. Art classes were also provided with tailored instruction for diverse age groups and mental abilities including neurodivergent children youth and adults. In addition to music and art the program offered a variety of enrichment classes clubs and workshops which included creative writing financial literacy chess and cake decorating. These lessons and classes benefited over 250 students.
- $8,856 spent. Program 2: Free Community Events. NCAC provided two free annual events that engaged the community and supported its mission. The Giving Fair in its fourth year brought together over 250 children to handcraft more than 1,000 unique gifts for their loved ones fostering creativity and a sense of shared community. The NatureFest in its fifth year connected over 750 attendees with the natural world through hands-on educational activities. This event which partnered with more than 60 exhibitors and presenters promoted environmental stewardship by educating attendees on topics such as native plants pollinators and water conservation. These events benefited a total of over 1,125 children and adults. In addition to these community events NCAC partnered with Charles County Public Schools to reimagine the outdoor space at the Early Learning Center serving at-risk PreK students. NCAC designed and installed a Musical Garden an interactive play space that uses outdoor musical instruments to encourage creativity sensory exploration and joyful learning for preschoolers. This project reflects NCACs commitment to accessible innovative and developmentally enriching experiences for children.
- $3,108 spent. Program 3: Especially for Homeschoolers. The organization operates an all-inclusive homeschool co-op that provides a non-denominational environment for over 120 individuals. As the only non-religious co-op in the county that does not require a faith statement it welcomes families from all cultural and religious backgrounds some of whom travel over 50 miles to attend. The program offers a diverse curriculum of academic classes including subjects such as Spanish science drama financial responsibility art ACT and SAT prep and American Sign Language ASL. In addition to classroom instruction the co-op facilitates enriching educational experiences through organized field trips to diverse destinations including museums cultural centers and local community service institutions.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 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 July 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 July 2021.
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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