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Davis Arts Center

EIN 94-6050371 · Davis, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 185 cents.

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

What it says it does

DAVIS ARTS CENTER PROVIDES ALL CHILDREN WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, RESILIENCE AND EMPATHY FOR OTHERS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$828,027
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
13
Volunteers
16

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 59% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 353% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 185 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $657,750 spent. DAVIS ARTS CENTER PROVIDES SUMMER CAMPS, VISUAL ARTS CLASSES, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, AND OTHER ART RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. SUMMER CAMPS: DAVIS ARTS CENTER PROVIDES AN ALL DAY, ARTS FOCUSED CAMP DURING THE SUMMER FOR YOUTH. BOTH TEACHING ARTISTS AND COUNSELORS PROVIDE A FUN, SUPPORTIVE ART MAKING ENVIRONMENT FOR OVER 200 CHILDREN A YEAR. VISUAL ARTS CLASSES: DAVIS ARTS CENTER'S STAFF TEACH VISUAL ARTS CLASSES FOR YOUTH, TEENS, AND ADULTS IN THE ART STUDIOS AND CLASSROOM AT DAVIS ARTS CENTER. CLASSES ARE USUALLY AVAILABLE IN PAINTING, DRAWING, CERAMICS, AND OTHER FORMS OF VISUAL ARTS, INCLUDING FIBER AND PRINTMAKING. ART CURRICULUM: DISCOVER YOUR INNER ARTIST IS THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS CURRICULUM OF DAVIS ARTS CENTER. IT IS CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS ALIGNED AND USED IN THOUSANDS OF CLASSROOMS IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: DAVIS ARTS CENTER TEACHES BOTH TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT INTEGRATING ART INTO THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH YOUTH, IN BOTH A FORMAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SETTING OR AN INFORMAL AFTER SCHOOL CARE SETTING. OTHER ART RELATED ACTIVITIES: DAVIS ARTS CENTER HOSTS OTHER ART RELATED ACTIVITIES AS THE NEEDS ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY, THIS RANGES FROM PERFORMANCES, DANCE, MUSIC, ART EXHIBITS, ETC. DAVIS ARTS CENTER PROVIDES SUMMER CAMPS, VISUAL ARTS CLASSES, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS, AND OTHER ART RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. SUMMER CAMPS: DAVIS ARTS CENTER PROVIDES AN ALL DAY, ARTS FOCUSED CAMP DURING THE SUMMER FOR YOUTH. BOTH TEACHING ARTISTS AND COUNSELORS PROVIDE A FUN, SUPPORTIVE ART MAKING ENVIRONMENT FOR OVER 200 CHILDREN A YEAR. VISUAL ARTS CLASSES: DAVIS ARTS CENTER'S STAFF TEACH VISUAL ARTS CLASSES FOR YOUTH, TEENS, AND ADULTS IN THE ART STUDIOS AND CLASSROOM AT DAVIS ARTS CENTER. CLASSES ARE USUALLY AVAILABLE IN PAINTING, DRAWING, CERAMICS, AND OTHER FORMS OF VISUAL ARTS, INCLUDING FIBER AND PRINTMAKING. ART CURRICULUM: DISCOVER YOUR INNER ARTIST IS THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS CURRICULUM OF DAVIS ARTS CENTER. IT IS CALIFORNIA STATE STANDARDS ALIGNED AND USED IN THOUSANDS OF CLASSROOMS IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: DAVIS ARTS CENTER TEACHES BOTH TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT INTEGRATING ART INTO THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH YOUTH, IN BOTH A FORMAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SETTING OR AN INFORMAL AFTER SCHOOL CARE SETTING. OTHER ART RELATED ACTIVITIES: DAVIS ARTS CENTER HOSTS OTHER ART RELATED ACTIVITIES AS THE NEEDS ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY, THIS RANGES FROM PERFORMANCES, DANCE, MUSIC, ART EXHIBITS, ETC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 July 1961.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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