Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in W Barnstable, Massachusetts, registered in 1973, with $6,295,404 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2235 Iyannough Rd, W Barnstable, MA, 02668 EIN 04-6297436 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.3M
▲ 69.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.4M
Net assets
$10.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc: 22 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2235 Iyannough Rd, W Barnstable, MA, 02668
- City
- W Barnstable
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.7M (FY2014) to $6.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $851KNet assets $10.0M
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.9M
Total liabilities
$851K
Net assets
$10.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,295,404▲69.4% | $5,444,047▲6.5% | $10,039,749▲11.0% | $10,890,324▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,715,453▼45.2% | $5,113,769▲9.4% | $9,048,313▼11.1% | $10,050,159▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,782,922▲33.0% | $4,676,190▲8.3% | $10,179,541▲3.9% | $11,206,798▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,101,262▲62.7% | $4,317,285▲118% | $9,801,533▲2.3% | $10,466,895▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,135,314▼28.6% | $1,981,742▼53.9% | $9,578,544▲24.6% | $10,089,208▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,390,944▲8.0% | $4,297,922▼5.5% | $7,690,197▲1.9% | $8,790,379▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,066,247▼21.0% | $4,548,263▲0.4% | $7,548,966▼4.1% | $8,631,581▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,144,049▲8.9% | $4,532,184▲3.2% | $7,871,684▲8.2% | $8,900,372▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,722,094▼5.2% | $4,391,873▼1.5% | $7,273,316▲4.4% | $8,003,355▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,982,153▲35.0% | $4,458,299▲10.5% | $6,964,770▲6.5% | $7,716,221▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,690,542 | $4,033,370▲4.8% | $6,537,286▼0.3% | $7,233,333▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,848,710▲1.1% | $6,554,346▲0.3% | $7,244,913▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,807,203▲113% | $6,534,101▲37.8% | $7,209,371▲37.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,791,533 | $4,742,873 | $5,249,272 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $390K total
20 grants to Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc totaling $390K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,120 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | Event sponsorship | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $15,550 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Arts | 2021 | $8,781 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $53,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $53,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $20,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $13,550 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2019 | $7,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $14,881 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | General support | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2018 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6297436, based in W Barnstable, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc's EIN?
- Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6297436.
- How much revenue does Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc report?
- Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc reported $6,295,404 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc (EIN 04-6297436) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.