Classical Music Institute Cmi
CMIs mission is to cultivate classical music education and performance as a gateway to the arts
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The Orchestra San Antonio is the resident orchestra at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, where it combines education, collaboration, and transformative performances to impact our community. In addition to its independent programming, The Orchestra San Antonio collaborates with local organizations such as OPERA San Antonio, Ballet San Antonio, and 100A Productions to create performances that are both artistically rich and accessible to broader audiences.
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CMIs mission is to cultivate classical music education and performance as a gateway to the arts
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyClassical Music Institute Cmi is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 900398328. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Classical Music Institute Cmi 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 93% 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.
Classical Music Institute Cmi is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Classical Music Institute Cmi has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Classical Music Institute Cmi 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Classical Music Institute Cmi. 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.
Classical Music Institute Cmi 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. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 83%. 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.
The Orchestra San Antonio is the resident orchestra at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, where it combines education, collaboration, and transformative performances to impact our community. In addition to its independent programming, The Orchestra San Antonio collaborates with local organizations such as OPERA San Antonio, Ballet San Antonio, and 100A Productions to create performances that are both artistically rich and accessible to broader audiences. Classical Music Institute Cmi is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Classical Music Institute Cmi's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $2M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Classical Music Institute Cmi are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Classical Music Institute Cmi is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 900398328, 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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CLASSICAL MUSIC INSTITUTE CMI 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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Quick facts about Classical Music Institute Cmi
- What is Classical Music Institute Cmi?
- Classical Music Institute Cmi is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Antonio, United States. The Orchestra San Antonio is the resident orchestra at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, where it combines education, collaboration, and transformative performances to impact our community. In addition to its independent programming, The Orchestra San Antonio collaborates with local organizations such as OPERA San Antonio, Ballet San Antonio, and 100A Productions to create performances that are both artistically rich and accessible to broader audiences.
- When was Classical Music Institute Cmi founded?
- Classical Music Institute Cmi was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Classical Music Institute Cmi?
- Paul M Montalvo serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Classical Music Institute Cmi located?
- Headquartered in San Antonio, United States.
- What is Classical Music Institute Cmi's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Classical Music Institute Cmi trustworthy?
- Classical Music Institute Cmi 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 Classical Music Institute Cmi's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 900398328.
- What is Classical Music Institute Cmi's website?
- https://www.cmi-sa.org