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Crocodile River Music Inc

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT AUDIENCES WITH AFRICAN ARTISTS AND CULTURES THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. OUR ACTIVITIES WILL PRIMARILY BE SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAMS LEADING AFRICAN DRUMMING, AFRICAN DANCINGS …

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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Crocodile River Music Inc

Connect audiences with african artists and cultures through performance and education, primarily through school residencey programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Worcester, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A23
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Our mission is to connect audiences with african artists and cultures through performance and education. Our activities will primarily be school residency programs leading african drumming, african dancings and steam based drum building workshops.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Crocodile River Music Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 76% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Crocodile River Music Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Worcester, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 874613875. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $601K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Crocodile River Music Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 874613875. 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.

Crocodile River Music Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.

Crocodile River Music Inc is located in Worcester, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years. Its registered address is 44 Portland St Fl 7, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Crocodile River Music Inc has $601K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% 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.

Crocodile River Music Inc 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 medium organization. It has $601K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Crocodile River Music Inc. 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, Crocodile River Music Inc 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Connect audiences with african artists and cultures through performance and education, primarily through school residencey programs. Crocodile River Music Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $601K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Crocodile River Music Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Crocodile River Music Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 874613875, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

ZA
Zacharia C••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2022
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Crocodile River Music Inc

What is Crocodile River Music Inc?
Crocodile River Music Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Worcester, United States. Connect audiences with african artists and cultures through performance and education, primarily through school residencey programs.
When was Crocodile River Music Inc founded?
Crocodile River Music Inc was founded in 2022.
Who leads Crocodile River Music Inc?
Zacharia Combs serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Crocodile River Music Inc located?
Headquartered in Worcester, MA, United States.
What is Crocodile River Music Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Crocodile River Music Inc trustworthy?
Crocodile River Music Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Crocodile River Music Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 874613875.
What is Crocodile River Music Inc's website?
https://www.crocodilerivermusic.com