Claremont Community School of Music
The mission of Claremont Community School of Music is to enrich the lives of individuals and the community through music; to provide outstanding instruction for amateur and aspiring …
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Mission
The mission of Claremont Community School of Music is to enrich the lives of individuals and the community through music; to provide outstanding instruction for amateur and aspiring professional musicians of all ages; to reach out to the community through diverse programs and public performances; to promote and nurture a lifelong passion for music; and most importantly to make music education available to all...one note at a time.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Claremont Community School of Music has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1970, it predates 82% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyClaremont Community School of Music is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Claremont, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 237230839. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Claremont Community School of Music's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237230839. 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.
Claremont Community School of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Claremont Community School of Music is located in Claremont, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, Claremont Community School of Music has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Claremont Community School of Music is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Claremont Community School of Music. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Claremont Community School of Music 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
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Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Claremont Community School of Music are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Claremont Community School of Music is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237230839, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CLAREMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 45 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Claremont Community School of Music
- What is Claremont Community School of Music?
- Claremont Community School of Music is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Claremont, United States. Performathon TitlePERFORMATHON*PERFORMATHON is Saturday, May 16th!. _Click here for more info_* Donate Now Support The Building Campaign *We’re Off to a Strong Start — and We Need You* Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have already raised just over $40,000 toward our goal of
- When was Claremont Community School of Music founded?
- Claremont Community School of Music was founded in 1970.
- Who leads Claremont Community School of Music?
- Matthew Keating serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Claremont Community School of Music located?
- Headquartered in Claremont, CA, United States.
- What is Claremont Community School of Music's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Claremont Community School of Music trustworthy?
- Claremont Community School of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Claremont Community School of Music's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237230839.
- What is Claremont Community School of Music's website?
- http://www.claremontmusic.org