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Kern River Valley Art Association

To establish a community art center that brings local artists and people in the community and visitors together for a collaborative experience. Artists are engouraged to create and …

Arts & Culture Wofford Heights, CA EIN 953082127 · IRS Reg 95-3092127 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Kern River Valley Art Association

Successfully increased community involvement and increased membership. Plan new programs and added diversity in art gallery openings expand programs and booths at festivals to promote local artists and art in the kern river valley

Founded
Headquarters
Wofford Heights, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A26
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

To establish a community art center that brings local artists and people in the community and visitors together for a collaborative experience. Artists are engouraged to create and sell their works

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A26
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($168,358)
100% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kern River Valley Art Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Wofford Heights, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its EIN is 953082127. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $217K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kern River Valley Art Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Kern River Valley Art Association is located in Wofford Heights, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kern River Valley Art Association has $217K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kern River Valley Art Association is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $217K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kern River Valley Art Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Kern River Valley Art Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Successfully increased community involvement and increased membership. Plan new programs and added diversity in art gallery openings expand programs and booths at festivals to promote local artists and art in the kern river valley Kern River Valley Art Association is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1962.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Kern River Valley Art Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $217K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Kern River Valley Art Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kern River Valley Art Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953082127, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Leadership

LA
Laura Tran
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brent P••••••
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
CA
Carol F••••
TREASURER
CH
Chris B•••••• F••••• S•
President
CH
Chris F•••••
PRESIDENT
GA
Gary C••••••••
1ST VICE PRES
IR
Irene F•••••••
SECRETARY
IR
Irene F•••••••••••
SECRETARY
LA
Laura T•••
2ND VICE PRES
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Latest news

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kern River Valley Art Association This page 90 $216,842 100%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kern River Valley Art Association

What is Kern River Valley Art Association?
Kern River Valley Art Association is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wofford Heights, United States. Successfully increased community involvement and increased membership. Plan new programs and added diversity in art gallery openings expand programs and booths at festivals to promote local artists and art in the kern river valley
When was Kern River Valley Art Association founded?
Kern River Valley Art Association was founded in 1962.
Who leads Kern River Valley Art Association?
Laura Tran serves as President.
Where is Kern River Valley Art Association located?
Headquartered in Wofford Heights, United States.
What is Kern River Valley Art Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kern River Valley Art Association trustworthy?
Kern River Valley Art Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Kern River Valley Art Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 953082127. Registration: 95-3092127 (United States).
What is Kern River Valley Art Association's website?
http://www.krvaa.org