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Maple Valley Creative Arts Council

EIN 91-1980307 · Maple Valley, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote and support the Arts in our community and schools, being a source of inspiration and education thereby enhancing the quality of life for everyone.

Income
$135,652
Spending
$121,936
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Highest pay
$12,000, marketing director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 31, 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 (1)
  1. $48,120 spent. The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council executed several programs in the Arts to benefit our community. 1) Two Art Shows at the Creative Arts Center. Local artists displayed works of art. The opening receptions welcomed an average of 60 people who enjoyed live music and refreshments. 2) Arts Fest and Gala showcased local visual artists, music performers, young talent and theatrical performers. Close to 2000 people attended. 3) Maple Valley Idol, Jr. Young people, ages 8 - 16 sang and performed for the honor of being recognized for their talents. The five top winners were given opportunities to perform in the community throughout the year, including representing the MVCAC in the Maple Valley Days Parade. 4) Theater performances The Creative Arts Center hosted a Seattle theatrical troupe, Midnight Mystery Theater, three times. A local playwright produced performances at the CAC, including an original work named "A Christmas Carol, the Cat". 5) Maple Valley Mural Volunteers (MVMV) A local group of mural enthusiasts met regularly to freshen up the three murals the MVCAC had painted. 6) Ten weekly Summer Concerts in the Arboretum 7) Slug Hunt The third annual Easter egg-styled hunt for clay decorated slugs. 700 people participated. 8) Monthly JC's Improv nights 9) Open Mic held monthly 10) The MVCAC collaborated with the Maple Valley Arboretum to create and install metal animal sculptures in the Children's Garden 11) The MVCAC collaborated with the City of Maple Valley to create and install a public mural at the Summit Park reminiscent of the Little Engine That Could. Each program was designed to attract the interests of community members. All programs were ADA accessible. Most programs were offered free of charge or very low cost. All programs were open to people of all ages and genders. We continue to expand our programming to celebrate the arts and create community through the arts.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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