Alton Youth Symphony
Further music opportunities for youth and community members in Alton area
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Direct youth symphony program; organize and conduct rehearsalssectional coaching sessions, performances, and tours;approximately 135 youth musicians participate.
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Further music opportunities for youth and community members in Alton area
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlton Youth Symphony is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Alton, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237058599. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $44K in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Alton Youth Symphony 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 94% 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.
Alton Youth Symphony is located in Alton, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Based on official tax filings, Alton Youth Symphony has $44K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% 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.
Alton Youth Symphony is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $44K in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Alton Youth Symphony. 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.
Alton Youth Symphony 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. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. 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.
Direct youth symphony program; organize and conduct rehearsalssectional coaching sessions, performances, and tours;approximately 135 youth musicians participate. Alton Youth Symphony is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Alton Youth Symphony's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of $44K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Alton Youth Symphony are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alton Youth Symphony is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237058599, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ALTON YOUTH SYMPHONY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (23)
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Sentiment
NeutralAlton Youth Symphony in concert Sunday - AdVantageNews.com
Alton Youth Symphony to Celebrate Service and Americana Music at Upcoming Concert - RiverBender.com
Alton Youth Symphony to Host Fall Concert with New Director - RiverBender.com
Meet Abbi Knoche: Alton's orchestra director and community leader - Alton Telegraph
Alton Symphony Orchestra to Host Free Broadway Hits Concert at Hatheway Hall - RiverBender.com
Youth symphony sees renewed interest by young musicians - Alton Telegraph
Alton Youth Symphony Presents Lifetime Achievement Award To Dick Propes - RiverBender.com
AHS Junior Violinist Brody Macias Honored As Alternate For St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra - RiverBender.com
Happiness for the holidays from Alton Symphony Orchestra - Alton Telegraph
Alton Youth Symphony: 50 years, and 3,600 students playing the classics - Alton Telegraph
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Alton Youth Symphony
- What is Alton Youth Symphony?
- Alton Youth Symphony is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alton, United States. Direct youth symphony program; organize and conduct rehearsalssectional coaching sessions, performances, and tours;approximately 135 youth musicians participate.
- When was Alton Youth Symphony founded?
- Alton Youth Symphony was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Alton Youth Symphony?
- Jamie Pullen serves as President.
- Where is Alton Youth Symphony located?
- Headquartered in Alton, United States.
- What is Alton Youth Symphony's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alton Youth Symphony trustworthy?
- Alton Youth Symphony 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 Alton Youth Symphony's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237058599.
- What is Alton Youth Symphony's website?
- http://altonyouthsymphony.org