Curtis Institute of Music
To educate & train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local & global community
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The Curtis Institute of Music educates exceptional young musicians to engage a global community through the highest level of artistry.
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Mission
To educate & train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local & global community
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Curtis Institute of Music with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1924, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCurtis Institute of Music is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1924 and has been operating for 102 years. Its EIN is 231585611. 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 $48M in annual revenue. 196 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Curtis Institute of Music's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231585611. 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.
Curtis Institute 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.
Curtis Institute of Music is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1924 and has been active for 102 years.
Based on official tax filings, Curtis Institute of Music has $48M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% 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.
Curtis Institute 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 large organization. It has $48M in annual revenue. The organization has 196 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Curtis Institute 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, Curtis Institute 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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 Curtis Institute of Music educates exceptional young musicians to engage a global community through the highest level of artistry. Curtis Institute of Music is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1924.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $48M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Curtis Institute of Music are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 231585611, 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.
CURTIS INSTITUTE 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
The Curtis Institute has been Philly’s musical bedrock for 100 years - WHYY
Curtis Institute of Music renovations - Inquirer.com
Charles Sterne III, avid hiker and longtime fund-raiser at Curtis, dies at 74 - Inquirer.com
Curtis Institute Issues Public Apology Over Shocking Historical Sexual Abuse - The Violin Channel
BREAKING | Midori to Join Curtis Institute of Music Violin Teaching Faculty - The Violin Channel
Curtis Institute of Music Named America’s ‘Most Selective College’ - The Violin Channel
Curtis Institute of Music ranked most selective college in U.S. - PhillyVoice
Curtis Institute of Music Celebrates 90 - Inquirer.com
Lenfest Hall opens a new era for Curtis Institute of Music - Inquirer.com
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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 - 196 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · 196 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 · 1924
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Curtis Institute of Music
- What is Curtis Institute of Music?
- Curtis Institute of Music is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Philadelphia, United States. The Curtis Institute of Music educates exceptional young musicians to engage a global community through the highest level of artistry.
- When was Curtis Institute of Music founded?
- Curtis Institute of Music was founded in 1924.
- Who leads Curtis Institute of Music?
- Roberto Diaz serves as President.
- Where is Curtis Institute of Music located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Curtis Institute of Music's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Curtis Institute of Music trustworthy?
- Curtis Institute 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 Curtis Institute of Music's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231585611.
- What is Curtis Institute of Music's website?
- http://www.curtis.edu