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Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation

EIN 94-3029546 · Port Angeles, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC) continued to advance its vision of inspiring the artist in every person. Three of our main programs supporting this mission are Festivals, Art Gallery exhibits, and Youth Education. The PAFAC hosts 3 seasonal outdoor festivals, rotating exhibits throughout the year in the art gallery, and supports local schools through field trips and classroom visits.

Income
$499,924
Spending
$593,427
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
24.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
14
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$64,872, 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    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 (4)
  1. $41,739 spent. FESTIVALS: The PAFAC hosted 3 seasonal festivals in 2024 in Webster's Woods, the 5-acre Sculpture Park that surrounds the gallery facility. The summer and fall festivals each welcomed more than 500 people and featured live entertainment, interactive art stations, and live readings by authors as well as food and drink vendors. The winter program (called Wintertide) took place over a month-long period in November and December and included the Wintertide Festival of Lights, Light Art Experience in Webster's Woods, and a holiday Makers Market in the gallery. The winter season program brought 7906 visits to the park to enjoy the light-based art installations along the forested paths of Webster's Woods. PAFAC was proud to offer unique experiences for people of all ages to engage in and experience the arts.
  2. $119,179 spent. EXHIBITS: The PAFAC hosted 4 art gallery exhibits, 15 interactive art and educational workshops, and the annual Makers Market. The gallery gift store and Maker's Market activities in 2024 supported 90 artists and PAFAC contributed $69,000 towards the livelihood of these artists. Over 5000 visitors came into the art gallery.
  3. $83,289 spent. YOUTH EDUCATION: In addition to festivals and gallery exhibits, the PAFAC hosted 18 field trips to our campus for students ages 5-11. PAFAC visited classrooms throughout the school year, bringing art enrichment to local schools for 3 schools and more than 275 students. The culmination of the school year was the display of student artwork in our gallery during the Blooming Artists exhibition. PAFAC also hosted two weeks of Nature Art Summer Camp, engaging 54 students in four different Art Camps.
  4. $261,188 spent. OTHER PROGRAMMING: PAFAC managed a grant totaling $123,000 from the City of Port Angeles to upgrade the Webster Woods' trail and public park space and for general operations of the PAFAC. Other programs included art workshops and evening events hosted at the facility, further connecting people with the arts.

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 2025.

    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 August 1987.

    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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