Arts for All
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Providing accessible one on one music education and performance opportunities to underserved youth including children with disabilities and financial need to foster creativity confidence and community connection.
- Income
- $52,121
- Spending
- $46,020
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
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 (2)
- $23,800 spent. Arts For All provides need based scholarships for one on one music lessons to underserved youth ages 5 to 17 in Orange County California. Each student receives a 20 lesson scholarship package delivered through vetted local partner music schools. The full program value is $800 per student with Arts For All subsidizing $600 to significantly reduce the financial burden on families. This model ensures that children facing financial hardship or disabilities have consistent access to high quality music education mentorship and performance opportunities. In 2025 the organization served 40 students and delivered more than 800 individualized music lessons.
- $16,055 spent. Arts For All hosts weekly community music events and student showcases to provide live performance experience in a supportive environment. Taco Tuesday Live is a recurring community music night that features student performers alongside local musicians creating mentorship opportunities and public stage exposure. These events build confidence public speaking skills and artistic growth while strengthening community connection. In 2025 scholarship students participated in multiple live performances throughout the year gaining real world stage experience in front of local audiences.
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 November 6, 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 November 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 November 4, 2026.
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