Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony
The mission of the cleveland youth wind symphony (cyws) is to provide an outstanding musical experience for exemplary young musicians, support aspiring musicians at a high level, supplement …
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The cleveland youth wind symphony foundation provided high quality music performance opportunities for over 150 top high school musicians, including a trip to play at venues in the united kingdom.
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Mission
The mission of the cleveland youth wind symphony (cyws) is to provide an outstanding musical experience for exemplary young musicians, support aspiring musicians at a high level, supplement local school music programs, and create lifelong memories for students through high-quality instruction and exceptional music-making opportunities at various venues across the globe.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCleveland Youth Wind Symphony is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Rocky River, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 880765414. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $123K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 880765414. 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.
Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.
Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony is located in Rocky River, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony has $123K in annual revenue. 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.
Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $123K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cleveland Youth Wind 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony 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). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
The cleveland youth wind symphony foundation provided high quality music performance opportunities for over 150 top high school musicians, including a trip to play at venues in the united kingdom. Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $123K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 880765414, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
CLEVELAND YOUTH WIND 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
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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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 · 1989
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony
- What is Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony?
- Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rocky River, United States. The cleveland youth wind symphony foundation provided high quality music performance opportunities for over 150 top high school musicians, including a trip to play at venues in the united kingdom.
- When was Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony founded?
- Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony?
- Darren Allen serves as President.
- Where is Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony located?
- Headquartered in Rocky River, OH, United States.
- What is Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony trustworthy?
- Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 880765414.
- What is Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony's website?
- http://www.cyws.org