Wontanara Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To strengthen cultural awareness and community development through arts programs that provide access and opportunities for underserved and low-income communities.
- Income
- $18,420
- Spending
- $15,218
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 89%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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, 2022, 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, 2022, 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)
- $10,000 spent. Cultural Festivals: Hosted two community cultural festivals in 2022, celebrating African arts, music, and heritage. These events provided free or low-cost access to underserved and low-income families. Approximately 200 people attended across both festivals, with proceeds reinvested in community programming.
- $3,000 spent. fterschool Drum and Dance Therapy Program: Provided after-school drum and dance therapy in schools and community centers, offering creative outlets for youth development and emotional well-being. The program increased access to arts education in underserved areas at no cost to families.
- $2,218 spent. Community Health and Wellness Workshops: Delivered community-based drumming, dance, and holistic wellness workshops for youth, adults, and seniors. These programs promoted stress reduction, physical activity, and intergenerational connection while remaining free or low-cost for participants.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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 2024.
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 April 2022.
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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