Whittier Art Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Whittier Art Association exists to advance art appreciation by the public.The Whittier Art Gallery, operated by the Whittier Art Association, is the only facility in the area presenting free, ever-changing exhibits of art in many unique media, to inform and educate the public. The WAA sponsors 3 month-long juried exhibits each year featuring a wide variety of media by many artists. Training and assistance is provided to educate artists on proper presentation for gallery display and publicity. One month each year the gallery is provided free of charge to the local school districts for display of childrens art. The remainder of the year groups or individual artists hold exhibits of their artwork. Throughout the year special events coordinating with the exhibits feature working artists educational demonstrations, cultural performances, entertainment, and inspiration. Knowledgeable WAA members are on hand to provide information throughout the month. The Gallery hosts approximately 250
- Income
- $51,558
- Spending
- $43,777
- Reserves
- 28.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 May 31, 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 (2)
- $8,727 spent. TO STIMULATE AND COORDINATE CREATIVE EXPRESSION BY AREA ARTISTS UTILIZING SOCIAL MEDIA, MEETINGS, BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
- $18,759 spent. OPERATE ART GALLERY WITH CONTINUOUS EXHIBITS OF FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS BY AREA ARTISTS WITH FREE ADMISSION, OPEN 5 DAYS/WEEK, 52 WEEKS/YEAR.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1960.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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