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Blue Line Arts

EIN 94-1690631 · Roseville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLUE LINE ARTS IS A REGIONAL CULTURAL HUB COMMITTED TO FOSTERING IMPACTFUL ARTS EXPERIENCES. THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND PUBLIC ARTS INITIATIVES, WE SUPPORT A FULL CREATIVE LIFE FOR ALL. TO SUPPORT A FULL CREATIVE LIFE FOR ALL, BLUE LINE ARTS COMMITS TO CHAMPIONING POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF CULTURAL EQUITY THAT EMPOWER A JUST, INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE NATION.

Income
$649,044
Spending
$629,759
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 45%
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$78,000, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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. $212,328 spent. OUR AWARD-WINNING GALLERY SPACE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS TO SELL THEIR WORK, AND EACH YEAR WE COORDINATE EIGHTEEN ADMISSION-FREE EXHIBITIONS THAT BRING FINE ARTS EXPERIENCES TO OUR COMMUNITY. ADMISSION TO THE GALLERY IS FREE AND VISITORS ARE ABLE TO SCHEDULE EDUCATIONAL TOURS OF CURRENT EXHIBITIONS. THE EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES THE FOUNDATION FOR MANY OF OUR ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED WITHIN THE GALLERY, SUCH AS TOUR TALK CREATE FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $199,275 spent. WE MAINTAIN ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE, THE DOWNTOWN ROSEVILLE PARTNERSHIP, PLACER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, KINGSLEY ART CLUB, CROCKER ART MUSEUM, ROSEVILLE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE, THE ARTS COUNCIL OF PLACER COUNTY, AND VARIOUS VOLUNTEER GROUPS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE TO ADMINISTER A RANGE OF ARTS PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES. IN 2024, OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDED AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT COURSES, SUMMER, SPRING AND WINTER CAMPS FOR YOUTH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTISTS & GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS, AND TOUR TALK & CREATE, AN ART EDUCATION EXPOSURE FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCE FOR K-12 STUDENTS WHICH BRINGS ART EDUCATION LESSONS AT THE LOWEST COST POSSIBLE AND FREE OF CHARGE TO UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS. TWICE A YEAR, WE HOST A 3-WEEK SUSAN COOLEY GILLIOM ARTIST RESIDENCY AND TEACHING PROGRAM (SCG ART) WHICH INCLUDES WORKSHOP OFFERINGS, FREE ARTIST LECTURES, AND OPEN STUDIO HOURS FOR THE PUBLIC TO MEET AND LEARN FROM THE ARTISTS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE HOST A MONTHLY FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY AND ARTIST 2 ARTIST MEETUPS TO OFFER FREE AND AT THE LOWEST COST POSSIBLE ARTS EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR COMMUNITY.
  3. $50,634 spent. OUR ORGANIZATION BRINGS PUBLIC ART TO OUR COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING AS CONSULTANTS AND PROGRAM MANAGERS FOR PUBLIC ART PROJECTS WITHIN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO REGION, INCLUDING THE ROSEVILLE MURAL PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS DOWNTOWN ROSEVILLE PARTNERSHIP AND THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE. IN 2024, WE COLLABORATED WITH SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL SCHOOLS SUCH AS SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY TO BRING PUBLIC ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES OUT IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. REVENUE DEFICITS IN THE PROGRAM CATEGORY ARE OFFSET BY CONTRIBUTED INCOME AND GRANTS.

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 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 March 1971.

    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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