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Laguna College of Art and Design

LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN PREPARES INDIVIDUALS FOR CAREERS AS CREATIVE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS IN A CULTURALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE WORLD THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT EMPHASIZES ACQUIRING …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Laguna College of Art and Design

Earn your fully accredited, nationally ranked BFA degree from one of eight majors that prepare artists and designers for creative careers. LCAD nurtures and trains students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and equips them with cutting-edge skills to be change makers. Think Critically. Create Boldly. Shape the Future. We empower creatives to innovate with purpose, collaborate with compassion, and shape a better world through art and design.

Founded
Headquarters
Laguna Beach, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B400
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

Laguna college of art & design prepares individuals for careers as creative artists and designers in a culturally and ethnically diverse world through a curriculum that emphasizes acquiring skills based on observation, representation, and concept development, while embracing challenges of new, innovative technologies. The college is committed to offering its curriculum through accredited degree programs that imaginatively combine studio work with academic studies, and to sharing its resources with the broader community through continuing education and exhibition programs.laguna college of art & design is accredited by the national association of schools of art and design and the western association of schools and colleges and is committed to maintaining the highest educational standards.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B400
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Laguna College of Art and Design has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1961, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Laguna College of Art and Design is a registered education nonprofit based in Laguna Beach, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 952415066. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $29M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Laguna College of Art and Design's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 952415066. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Laguna College of Art and Design has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Laguna College of Art and Design is located in Laguna Beach, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years. Its registered address is 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Laguna College of Art and Design has $29M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Laguna College of Art and Design is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $29M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Laguna College of Art and Design. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Laguna College of Art and Design holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Earn your fully accredited, nationally ranked BFA degree from one of eight majors that prepare artists and designers for creative careers. LCAD nurtures and trains students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and equips them with cutting-edge skills to be change makers. Think Critically. Create Boldly. Shape the Future. We empower creatives to innovate with purpose, collaborate with compassion, and shape a better world through art and design. Laguna College of Art and Design is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $29M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Laguna College of Art and Design are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Laguna College of Art and Design is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 952415066, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
473

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

ST
Steven B••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$29.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$27.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$27.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$27.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 116 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 116 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1961
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Laguna College of Art and Design

What is Laguna College of Art and Design?
Laguna College of Art and Design is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Laguna Beach, United States. Earn your fully accredited, nationally ranked BFA degree from one of eight majors that prepare artists and designers for creative careers. LCAD nurtures and trains students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and equips them with cutting-edge skills to be change makers. Think Critically. Create Boldly. Shape the Future. We empower creatives to innovate with purpose, collaborate with compassion, and shape a better world through art and design.
When was Laguna College of Art and Design founded?
Laguna College of Art and Design was founded in 1961.
Who leads Laguna College of Art and Design?
Steven Brittan serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Laguna College of Art and Design located?
Headquartered in Laguna Beach, CA, United States.
What is Laguna College of Art and Design's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Laguna College of Art and Design trustworthy?
Laguna College of Art and Design has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Laguna College of Art and Design's registration number?
IRS EIN: 952415066.
What is Laguna College of Art and Design's website?
https://www.lcad.edu