Artwalks Clt Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ArtWalks CLT connects the public to murals, public art, and street art in Charlotte through self-guided digital ArtWalks and Trails, digital google maps of public art sites in Mecklenburg County, and creative community placemaking events.
- Income
- $85,424
- Spending
- $56,532
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
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 (3)
- $2,672 spent. Digital ArtWalks and Public Art Mapping - The organization developed and maintained an online platform providing access to 29 self-guided ArtWalks and Art Trails throughout Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. These resources include mapped locations, descriptions, and photographs of over 440 public art installations. The platform enables residents and visitors to independently explore and learn about public art, increasing accessibility to arts education and cultural resources.
- $21,933 spent. Community ArtWalk Events and Artist Engagement - The organization hosted guided ArtWalk events led by local artists. These events provided educational experiences by sharing the history, context, and creative process behind public art installations. Programs fostered community engagement, supported local artists, and enhanced public understanding and appreciation of the arts.
- $2,672 spent. Community Placemaking and Arts Programming - The organization conducted community-based placemaking initiatives and arts programming designed to connect individuals with public spaces through art. These activities promote cultural enrichment, community identity, and public participation in the arts.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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