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Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans and Makers

EIN 93-1993655 · Somerset, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

In 2024, SOAM (Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans and Makers) advanced its mission to uplift local creative entrepreneurs through three cornerstone initiatives: SOAM's core programs, Art Pop, and Foodchella. Collectively, these programs supported and showcased over 1200 individuals throughout the Southcoast region.

Income
$197,376
Spending
$200,558
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Highest pay
$8,500, president

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

Financial health

Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (2)
  1. $120,000 spent. Art Pop served as a Creative Class space, providing arts education and hands-on workshops to over 500 children. We hold Pre School Art Playgroups, Senior Citizen Art Classes, Elementary Age Art Camps, Teen Art Clubs, and special Art Classes for children and young adults with Autism.
  2. $80,000 spent. Foodchella, SOAM's flagship culinary festival, spotlighted over 30 local food vendors, promoting regional culinary talent and fostering vibrant community engagement. SOAM's Saturday Markets showcased and provided retail opportunities to over 500 local small businesses, artisans, makers, nonprofits, and food vendors through our monthly pop-up marketplace. Across all programs, SOAM provided access to resources, creative development, and inclusive platforms that prioritize equity and sustainability in the arts and small business ecosystems.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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