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Orcas Open Arts

We are an Orcas Island based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on creating and supporting a variety of arts programs in the San Juan Archipelago. We believe that the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Orcas Open Arts

Orcas Island Film Festival - October 2021 - Due to the pandemic, the film festival was modified to include 16 films. Orcas Island Jazz Festival - September 2021

Founded
Headquarters
Eastsound, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

We are an Orcas Island based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on creating and supporting a variety of arts programs in the San Juan Archipelago. We believe that the Arts play a vital role in creating and sustaining a healthy community. Our mission is to foster a more connected, thriving and creative community by supporting the Arts and arts education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE Z99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.57%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
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

$0.99
Program expenses$0.99 ($286,939)
99% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Orcas Open Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Eastsound, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 943164084. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $296K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Orcas Open Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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.

Orcas Open Arts is located in Eastsound, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Orcas Open Arts has $296K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% 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.

Orcas Open Arts is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $296K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Orcas Open Arts. 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.

Orcas Open Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 99% 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.

Orcas Island Film Festival - October 2021 - Due to the pandemic, the film festival was modified to include 16 films. Orcas Island Jazz Festival - September 2021 Orcas Open Arts is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Orcas Open Arts's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $296K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Orcas Open Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Orcas Open Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943164084, 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
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DO
Donna Laslo
President

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carl S•••••
Vice-President
CH
Cheryl K•••••
Treasurer
DO
Donna L••••
President
EL
Elizabeth S•••• G•••••
Board Member
JA
Jared L••••••
Former Vice-President
JE
Jeanne B•••
Board Member
SA
Samuel W G•••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
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Chamber Celebrates New & Booming Businesses - theOrcasonian.com
Dec 2020
theorcasonian.com
A Chat with Orcas Island Film Festival’s Jared Lovejoy, Carl Spence, and Donna Laslo - The SunBreak
Sep 2019
thesunbreak.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Orcas Open Arts This page 93 $296,248 99%
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 - 22 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 Orcas Open Arts

What is Orcas Open Arts?
Orcas Open Arts is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Eastsound, United States. Orcas Island Film Festival - October 2021 - Due to the pandemic, the film festival was modified to include 16 films. Orcas Island Jazz Festival - September 2021
When was Orcas Open Arts founded?
Orcas Open Arts was founded in 1991.
Who leads Orcas Open Arts?
Donna Laslo serves as President.
Where is Orcas Open Arts located?
Headquartered in Eastsound, United States.
What is Orcas Open Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Orcas Open Arts trustworthy?
Orcas Open Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Orcas Open Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943164084.
What is Orcas Open Arts's website?
https://oicf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/directory