Seattle Print Arts
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Seattle Print Arts is organized to advance the art of printmaking by providing educational programs, exhibitions, professional development, and community-building opportunities for artists, students, and the general public.
- Income
- $86,806
- Spending
- $39,742
- Reserves
- 18.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $4,800, treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 December 31, 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 (1)
- $30,377 spent. Seattle Print Arts provides free and low-cost programming to support printmakers and expand public access to print arts education and community engagement. A bi-monthly newsletter is available free of charge to anyone who subscribes. Annual artist funding opportunities include the Kristen T. Ramirez Fellowship for Latine Printmakers, the Larry Sommers Fellowship, and the Pratt/SPA Partner Grant, all offered without application fees. Members and the public are encouraged to participate in exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, demonstrations, exchanges, open houses, and community events throughout the year. In 2025, programming included the Annual Print Exchange, Poster Syndicate events, Gallery Frames Workshops, postcard exchanges, artist talks and demos, seasonal exhibitions and sales, and community gatherings, including the Holiday Sale and Holiday Party. Approximately 1,500 individuals participated in SPA programs and activities during 2025.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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 2001.
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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