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Arts for Everett Inc

EIN 88-4297549 · Everett, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARTS FOR EVERETT, INC. is an artist-run nonprofit and community art space dedicated to making creative experiences available to everyone. Our flagship location, Art Lab Everett, welcomes all to explore artmaking as a consistent practice through our open hours and fee-scaled membership. We offer a variety of programs including workshops for adults and children as well as shared studio space for self-guided work. Think of Art Lab as just that: a lab. We encourage artists of all levels to learn, experiment and play. MISSION STATEMENT Arts for Everett, Inc. supports the growth and development of the arts in Everett by providing a physical space dedicated to the arts, creating arts events in public spaces and collaborating with organizations throughout Greater Boston to enrich the lives of Everett residents. The lab is a place of experimentation, emphasizing process over product while at the same time encouraging skill development and creativity.

Income
$160,481
Spending
$64,224
Reserves
18.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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. $7,503 spent. We produced Arts Fest Everett '25, providing the community with a day of free creative experiences, performances, and multicultural dishes donated by local restaurants. We were able to work with more local artists and hire professional sound technicians and youth musicians in partnership with ZUMIX, a nonprofit providing music mentorship for youth in East Boston.
  2. $691 spent. A.L.E. On The Road is our off-site arts programming. We bring workshops and hands-on art projects to Everett public schools, special events for the City of Everett and to nonprofit organizations. Through these large events and ongoing programs, we serve about 3,000 individuals.
  3. $4,285 spent. Financial support from the city we were able to provide neurodiverse children with the chance to engage in the fun of artmaking through a variety of materials. The projects include such things as sculpture with recycled material, painting and drawing. The students' needs were met with the dual support of an artist/educator and a special education teacher. This has allowed us to provide ongoing programing for this population.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 December 2022.

    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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