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Sedona Arts Center Inc

EIN 86-6052626 · Sedona, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEDONA ARTS CENTERS MISSION IS TO MAKE THE ARTS A VITAL PART OF LIFE IN THE VERDE VALLEY TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO PROMOTE AND CELEBRATE THE WORKS OF ARTISTS, PERFORMERS AND CREATIVE PEOPLE TO ADVANCE THE ROLE OF SEDONA AS A CREATIVE PLACE AND A LEADING AMERICAN ARTS COMMUNITY

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
17
Highest pay
$144,927, coo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $191,481 spent. FINE ART GALLERY DAILY OPERATION OF SEDONAS MOST DIVERSE GALLERY OF VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFT OBJECTS THE PROMOTION OF OVER 100 LOCAL ARTISTS AND THEIR WORKS THE PROGRAMMING OF FREE PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, ARTISTS DEMONSTRATIONS AND GALLERY RELATED EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY
  2. $189,801 spent. SCHOOL OF THE ARTS OPERATION OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED YEAR ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERING ARTS EDUCATION IN PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, MIXED MEDIA AND OTHER CREATIVE DISCIPLINES THE PROMOTION OF 200 CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES EACH YEAR TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS IN THE COMMUNITY
  3. $144,973 spent. CULTURAL EVENTS PLANNING AND PRESENTING UNIQUE ARTS EVENTS DESIGNED TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY MORE CREATIVE, DIVERSE AND CONNECTED, INCLUDING FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, FILM SCREENINGS, ARTS EDUCATION CAMPS AND PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES
  4. Program Service Expenses 877,475, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 35,345 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO THE ARTS COMMUNITY TO FURTHER THE APPRECTION AND IMPORTANCE OF ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 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 February 1962.

    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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