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Grand Performances

EIN 95-4576761 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 74 cents.

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

What it says it does

GRAND PERFORMANCES' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY, CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, AND UNITE LOS ANGELES THROUGH FREE ACCESS TO GLOBAL PERFORMING ARTS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
40
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$158,335, president and ceo

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 74 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

    17 of 17 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. IN 2024, GRAND PERFORMANCES (GP) EXPANDED YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING, DEEPENED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND STRENGTHENED ITS OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS IN PREPARATION FOR ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2026. THE ORGANIZATION'S KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 INCLUDE:PROGRAMMING AND ATTENDANCE:- PRESENTED 30+ LIVE PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS MUSIC, POETRY, DANCE, AND FILM.- WELCOMED OVER 25,000 IN-PERSON ATTENDEES TO CALIFORNIA PLAZA, A 200% INCREASE FROM PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS.- EXPANDED PROGRAMMING INTO SPRING AND FALL SEASONS, BEYOND GP'S TRADITIONAL SUMMER SERIES.- CURATED NEW FORMATS INCLUDING CLASSICAL AND POETRY SHOWCASES, ON-SITE CULINARY EXPERIENCES, AND INTERACTIVE CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:- PARTNERED WITH PAULY'S PROJECT AND HELLO STRANGER FOR A COMMUNITY SOCK AND UNDERWEAR DRIVE SUPPORTING UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS.- COLLABORATED WITH OMNI HOTEL LOS ANGELES TO INTRODUCE CULTURALLY THEMED ON-SITE DINING REFLECTING THE ARTISTS' BACKGROUNDS.- CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHIRLA, ED TRUST WEST, AARP, KCRW AND OTHERS TO EXTEND GP'S REACH ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY.- STRENGTHENED RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS, YOUTH PERFORMERS, AND VENDORS, EMPHASIZING PAID OPPORTUNITIES AND MENTORSHIP.WORKFORCE AND VENDOR VILLAGE:- EXPANDED THE VENDOR VILLAGE TO SHOWCASE 25+ LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS.- PROVIDED PAID YOUTH WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES IN PRODUCTION, MARKETING, AND FRONT-OF-HOUSE OPERATIONS.- OFFERED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS FOR INTERNS THROUGH THE LA COUNTY ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND GP'S OWN YOUTH WORKFORCE INITIATIVE.ARTISTIC INNOVATION:- INTRODUCED THEMATIC PROGRAMMING CONNECTING FOOD, MUSIC, AND STORYTELLING ACROSS GLOBAL TRADITIONS.- FEATURED MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVENTS SUCH AS BROADWAY NIGHT LIGHTS, GRAND AVENUE ARTS: ALL ACCESS, AND LATE NIGHT TRAIN OF THOUGHT WITH METRO ART AND ZCALO.- CONTINUED EMPHASIS ON CROSS-CULTURAL PROGRAMMING POSITIONING LOS ANGELES AS BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL.FUND DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS- DIVERSIFIED FUNDING THROUGH RENEWED MULTI-YEAR GRANTS AND NEW FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS.- MAINTAINED BALANCED FINANCIAL OPERATIONS WITH INCREASED EARNED REVENUE FROM MEMBERSHIP AND VENDOR PARTICIPATION.- STRENGTHENED GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS IN PREPARATION FOR GP'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK (20252026).LOOKING AHEADGRAND PERFORMANCES ENTERS 2025 WITH A CLEAR FOCUS ON:- EXPANDING REGIONAL PROGRAMMING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY CULTURAL HUBS;- STRENGTHENING ITS YOUTH AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE; AND- LAUNCHING THE "GP 40TH ANNIVERSARY" PLANNING INITIATIVE TO CELEBRATE FOUR DECADES OF FREE, WORLD-CLASS PERFORMING ARTS FOR ALL.

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 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 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 October 1996.

    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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