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Touchet Valley Arts Council

EIN 91-1754968 · Dayton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Touchet Valley Arts Council promotes fine arts in the Touchet Valley and surrounding area including, but not limited to, motion pictures, live theater, music, art, and oral interpretation. We present current and classic movies, live community drama, comedy, and musical theater, youth theater, and civic events.

Income
$227,529
Spending
$209,550
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
30.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
2
Volunteers
200

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

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 30.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $75,252 spent. FILM/CINEMA: To make cinema available in this rural area, and at affordable prices, the organization presents current movies, usually a new film each week, 4 days a week, except when live performances take over the theater. The films are selected mainly for family viewing. Matinee and some special showings are at further reduced prices. Some films have special Sensory-Friendly showings. A subsidized very-low-price series of children's films is part of our Summer Cultural Enrichment Program for youth. Special films may be chosen to accompany fund-raising events, community events, holidays, and other seasonal activities. Concessions are provided at reasonable prices, served mostly by volunteer staff. For several years we have hosted the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, one of only 2 sites in Eastern Washington to present this worldwide cinema cultural event. We were completely closed for a year during COVID-19. Movie audience size and program revenue continued improving in FY2026, but not to pre-COVID levels.
  2. $71,785 spent. LIVE THEATER PRODUCTIONS: The Productions Group presents several live theater events which are produced, directed and performed by volunteers from the Touchet Valley and surrounding area. Cast members range from about 5 to 90 years of age, and some commute over 30 miles. Cast size occasionally exceeds 60 persons, which fills our small stage. This provides entertainment for the community, and recreation, education, and camaraderie for participants, as well as experience in teamwork, leadership, and the performing arts. Events typically include a major musical in the Fall, melodrama, and a drama or reader's theater; and a variety show with song, dance, and other talents. Youth theater experiences include the Missoula Children's Theatre noted below. After the COVID-19 closure in 2020 we were able to resume major live plays in November 2022. Live show audience size and revenue have increased almost back to pre-COVID levels.
  3. $29,402 spent. EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS: The organization provides use of the theater for community forums and educational events, and occasional private events, at a nominal usage fee. The fee is sometimes waived for other community organizations. This year again included a drug-awareness forum for parents. The organization also arranges for local artists to display their paintings and sculptures in the theater lobby on a continuing rotation. This Program Service includes live performances not produced by our Productions Group, including a comedy play, workshops, and variety of concerts presented through the year, with a range of visiting performing artists from western music to jazz to classic string quartet. Food-and-a-movie events offer Culinary Arts, serving food items keyed to the international or special theme of the movie. This fiscal year we continue the Summer Cultural Enrichment Program for youth, almost all with free admission, supported by grants, to include a series of 6 children's movies, the Missoula Children's Theatre, and Alex Zerbe, a dynamic entertainer to encourage reading. Missoula Children's Theatre is a week-long youth theater workshop and performances involving up to 60 children ages 5 to 18, at no cost to participants.

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 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 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 December 1997.

    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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