Accountability layer

Transparency.

A foundation researcher should be able to check eight to twelve credibility signals in under five minutes. Here they are.

Cultura West, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-3680378) based in Midland, Texas. We steward money carefully, govern by clear policy, and publish what we can — backfilling documents like our Form 990 and audited financials as they're issued. Transparency isn't a page; it's how we earn the right to ask for support.

Financials & 990

The money.

  • FY2025 Financials
    Compiled review · PDF
    Compiled
  • FY2024 Financials
    Internal · PDF
    Internal
  • Form 990
    Links to ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer once issued
    Forthcoming
  • IRS Determination Letter
    501(c)(3) exemption · PDF
    On file
  • Current Operating Budget
    PDF
    On file

Governance & policies

The rules we keep.

  • Bylaws PDF · approved by the Board
  • Conflict of Interest Policy PDF
  • Whistleblower Policy PDF
  • Document Retention Policy PDF
  • Gift Acceptance Policy PDF

Each document shows its last-updated date and approving body in the CMS.

Donor rights

Donor Bill of Rights.

Cultura West adopts the AFP Donor Bill of Rights. You have the right to know how your gift is used, to be assured your gift is used for its intended purpose, to receive a timely receipt, to have your information handled with confidentiality, and to ask questions and receive prompt, honest answers.

Adopted verbatim with attribution to the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Donor privacy

Your data.

We don't sell your data. We don't share your email. You can be recognized publicly, listed anonymously, or opt out of recognition entirely — your choice. You can request deletion of your records at any time, subject to the 7-year retention required for donation records by IRS standards.

Privacy, Donor Privacy, Terms, and Accessibility statements are maintained in the CMS and reviewed by counsel.

Financial philosophy

How we steward money.

We fund the mission before the monument. Our stated 2026 priority is to fund the Midland Art Crawl festival and a minimum Cultura West operating base before pursuing major capital acquisition. We keep overhead lean, reconcile revenue against our processor and bank monthly, and report budget-versus-actual to the board. Every dollar is accounted for, because trust is the asset that makes the rest possible.