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Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC) continued to advance its vision of inspiring the artist in every person. Three of our main programs supporting this mission are …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is a gallery, arts center, and sculpture park all in one! As a non-profit, our mission is to honor the legacy of Esther Webster by connecting people to the arts. Our programming includes exhibitions, adult and youth workshops, outdoor festivals, community presentations, and more.

Founded
Headquarters
Port Angeles, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A110
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center (PAFAC) continued to advance its vision of inspiring the artist in every person. Three of our main programs supporting this mission are Festivals, Art Gallery exhibits, and Youth Education. The PAFAC hosts 3 seasonal outdoor festivals, rotating exhibits throughout the year in the art gallery, and supports local schools through field trips and classroom visits.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 12.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.4% of total expenses ($62,000 of $593,427).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 81% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Port Angeles, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 943029546. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $500K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943029546. 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.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation is located in Port Angeles, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation has $500K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% 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.

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation is classified as an 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 $500K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is a gallery, arts center, and sculpture park all in one! As a non-profit, our mission is to honor the legacy of Esther Webster by connecting people to the arts. Our programming includes exhibitions, adult and youth workshops, outdoor festivals, community presentations, and more. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $500K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943029546, 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
$100K-$1M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
14

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael M••••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (15)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M 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 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 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 · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation

What is Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation?
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Port Angeles, United States. The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center is a gallery, arts center, and sculpture park all in one! As a non-profit, our mission is to honor the legacy of Esther Webster by connecting people to the arts. Our programming includes exhibitions, adult and youth workshops, outdoor festivals, community presentations, and more.
When was Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation founded?
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation was founded in 2009.
Who leads Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation?
Michael Middlestead serves as President.
Where is Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation located?
Headquartered in Port Angeles, WA, United States.
What is Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation trustworthy?
Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943029546.
What is Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Foundation's website?
https://www.pafac.org