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Grants Pass Museum of Art

EIN 93-0745985 · Grants Pass, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Grants Pass Museum of Art enriches lives of people from all walks of life by offering art experiences that stimulate the senses, intrigue the intellect, and bring joy to the spirit.

Income
$263,233
Spending
$300,693
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$43,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $167,084 spent. Exhibits in 2024 included: Andrade Estate Exhibit: Open:27-Jan Close:17-FebScholarship Fund Exhibit: Open:27-Feb Close:16-MarEileen Bowie Abstracts: Open:26-Mar Close:10-MayClaire Jones-Fiber Art: Open:15-May Close:19-JulyHeidi Bruekner: Open:24-July Close:20-SeptAlx Fox Abstracts: Open:25-Sept Close:15-NovMembership Exhibit: Open:22-Nov Close:19-DecThe Membership Exhibit is an annual event where museum members can display the art they create. In 2024 we had over 90 pieces of art displayed by 115 artists.The museum saw over 10,000 attendees in 2024.The main functions of a museum are to collect, protect, exhibit, and educate. One additional element has been added recently, and that is to entertain. For most of the exhibits, we were able to host the actual artist for a First Friday event. People enjoy meeting the artists and it generally will draw a larger group of attendees. For the Reid and Niblack exhibit, we also had a professor discuss the effects of climate change in Southern Oregon. He is a regular presenter for JPR and was highly appreciated. The American Alliance of Museums states the importance of educating our youth - since they are the ones who will be dealing with the climate consequences in the future. Revenues generated from sales of artwork and fees charged for submission of and to hang exhibits.In addition to having 6-8 exhibits each year, we also include concerts, art films, workshops, and classes as part of our programing. Each of these elements brings people to the museum who might not visit just to see the exhibits.
  2. $47,651 spent. The museum's retail operations offer for sale artwork which contribute importantly to the achievement of the museum's exempt educational purpose by making works of art familiar to a broader segment of the public. The sale of such artwork contributes importantly to the achievement to the museum's exempt purpose by stimulating and enhancing public awareness, interest and appreciation of art. Moreover, a broader segment of the public may be encouraged to visit the museum itself to share in its functions and programs as a result of seeing the items sold.
  3. $23,890 spent. Education programs and enrichment activities at our facility further the mission of the museum by providing educational and enlightment opportunities in artistic ventures though art classes, music, and film programs.557 children participated in the field trips, classes and concerts.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1980.

    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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