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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A20) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

ART IN ACTION

EIN: 94-3342383 · REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065-1455 · United States · FY 2023 Data
4 out of 5 68 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 53/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 73/100
Impact (25%) 90/100
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

We are a K-8 arts education non-profit located in Redwood City. Our mission is to empower students through quality arts education. We are dedicated to restoring arts education in schools, particularly those that are designated Title 1 or under-resourced. We provide art curriculum, materials, and training so that, through hands-on learning, students can develop their creativity, critical thinking, self-expression, and resilience.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$1.2M
Total Revenue
$1.2M
Total Expenses
$410K
Net Assets
11
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 58.4%
Fundraising Efficiency 4795.5%
Operating Reserve 3.96x
Liability-to-Asset 45.8%
Revenue Diversification 44.7%
Executive Compensation $0
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 4,647 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
58.4% 77.9%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
17.0% 14.6%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
24.6% 5.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
4795.5% 251.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
4.0 mo 16.8 mo
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
45.8% 10.7%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
44.7% 74.6%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-6.5% 3.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
15.4% 13.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-7.7% -0.9%
P10P90
Impact
3 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
K-8th grade children have equal access to arts education regularly (school day or afterschool) 40,000 $3.00 Per Week
K-8th grade children have equal access to arts education regularly (school day or afterschool) 80,000 $3.00 Per Week
Under-resourced and/or Title 1 schools/youth programs provide students with quality arts education. 80,000 $3.00 Per Week
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $1.2M $1.2M $410K 58.4% 11
2022 $1.2M $1.1M $499K 61.5% 8
2021 $892K $901K N/A 7
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Organization Details
EIN
94-3342383
State
CA
City
REDWOOD CITY
ZIP
94065-1455
Classification
A20
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1999
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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