Art Deco Society of California
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
the promotion of education about research in and preservation of Art Deco Architecture and Design.
- Income
- $148,040
- Spending
- $154,366
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 82%
- Highest pay
- $2,445, office manager
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
Fair: 69 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% 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 (3)
- $50,534 spent. PRESERVATION: Identify buildings and historic items worthy of preservation and provide assistance to Art Deco conservation efforts statewide. Yearly Preservation Awards are given at our Preservation Ball to recognize notable preservation efforts. The 2024 Ball had over 280 attendees at ticket prices of $145-$175.
- $5,510 spent. EDUCATION: Provide opportunities for members and the general public to learn about the history and preservation of Art Deco. Educational events included online lectures and our Membership event where multiple people had educational tables around different Art Deco topics. How to Gatsby event.
- $57,758 spent. REENACTMENT: Bring the elegance of the Art Deco era alive and educate the public about how large events happened during that era. Our long standing Gatsby Summer Afternoon was attended by nearly 1000 people at ticket prices of $45-$64.
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
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 2024.
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 July 1985.
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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