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Ilan-Lael

EIN 95-3826760 · Julian, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE A CENTER FOR ART, EDUCATION, AND CULTURE...EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE RESPONSIVENESS OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE TO LANDSCAPE AND HUMAN NEEDS, USING NATIVE MATERIALS AND ALTERNATIVE BUILDING METHODS THAT INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND ENCOURAGE ITS APPLICATION AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE WORLD.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$546,333
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
77.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
11
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$84,175, executive dir.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 77.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 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. $189,514 spent. PRIVATE TOURS: PRIVATE DOCENT-LED GROUP TOURS ARE AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION FROM MARCH THROUGH NOVEMBER. EACH TOUR LASTS ABOUT AN 1 1/2 HOURS WITH AN ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES FOR EXPLORING THE GROUNDS. BECAUSE THE LIVING AREA SERVES AS THE HOME FOR JAMES AND ANNE HUBBELL, THE LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, AND BEDROOM BUILDINGS ARE NOT SHOWN DURING PRIVATE TOURS.HOME TOURS: LIMITED TOUR EVENTS TO ENJOY THE STORY OF THE ART AND ARCHITECTURE, FAMILY LIFE AND INSPIRED ART CREATED AT THE HUBBELL'S ACCLAIMED HOME AND ART STUDIO.
  2. $94,758 spent. CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED AT ILAN-LAEL FOR A VARIETY OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS, INCLUDING PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, ARCHITECTURE, STAINED GLASS, AND MOSAICS, JUST TO NAME A FEW. SMALL CLASSES ALLOW FOR INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AS WELL GROUP LEARNING THAT MAXIMIZES THE SHARING OF CREATIVE IDEAS. GUEST INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS COME FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TO BE INSPIRED BY THE AMAZING NATURAL AND ARTISTIC SURROUNDINGS AT ILAN-LAEL.
  3. $94,758 spent. Education Programs: We provide educational programs for all school age children and young adults themed around the nature and art, and includes hands-on art activities.

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 June 1983.

    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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