Lucky Star Handmade
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Lucky Star Handmades mission is to cultivate a vibrant creative space that inspires artistic expression strengthens community connections and supports the preservation and growth of traditional crafts. We aim to expand economic and educational opportunities for local artisans while providing the community at large educational services in the arts. Lucky Star Handmade services a rural area with limited financial resources and no public transportation. We bring the arts to a community that would usually not have access to these opportunities.
- Income
- $35,137
- Spending
- $11,694
- Reserves
- 50.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 December 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 (1)
- $6,795 spent. Performances Concerts & Readings - Lucky Star Handmade presents live music and literary events that bring regional and national talent to a rural community while prioritizing fair compensation for artists. Fifteen performances and readings - Average attendance: 35-50 people with an estimated total attendance of 600-850+. Workshops Classes & Hands-On Learning - Hands-on workshops support lifelong learning skill development and creative confidence for adults and families. Class sizes are intentionally small to ensure access and quality instruction. Twelve workshops and classes - Average attendance: 8-12 people with an estimated total attendance of 110 - 170. Exhibitions - Gallery exhibitions provide visibility for artists and encourage repeat visits to the area. One multi-week exhibition with an attendance Estimate of attendance over the course of the exhibit is 50 - 75 people. Community & Public Engagement - Lucky Star Handmade actively participates in town-wide and regional events that broaden access to the arts and create inclusive family-friendly experiences. These public-facing events significantly expand Lucky Star Handmades reach beyond traditional arts audiences and contribute to regional cultural tourism. Turkey Trot Faces Painted: 125; Garden Tour Participants: 75 - 90; Art-Odyssey and Christmas on the Square: 100s of people looking at local art. Ongoing Programs - These recurring programs establish Lucky Star Handmade as a regular gathering place and deepen long-term community engagement. Average attendance per session: 5-8. Dozens of local and regional artists paid through performances teaching and instruction readings lectures and demonstrations. Disciplines supported include music fiber arts visual arts literary arts culinary arts traditional crafts and wellness practices.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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