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Curtis Institute of Music

To educate & train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local & global community

Arts & Culture Philadelphia, PA EIN: 231585611 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Curtis Institute of Music

The Curtis Institute of Music educates exceptional young musicians to engage a global community through the highest level of artistry.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
A6E0
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1924

Mission

To educate & train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local & global community

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 69%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Curtis 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
69% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
391

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RO
Roberto D•••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$47.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
The Curtis Institute has been Philly’s musical bedrock for 100 years - WHYY
Oct 2024
whyy.org
Form filed
$43.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$65.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Curtis Institute of Music renovations - Inquirer.com
Mar 2022
www.inquirer.com
Charles Sterne III, avid hiker and longtime fund-raiser at Curtis, dies at 74 - Inquirer.com
Jan 2022
www.inquirer.com
Form filed
$50.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$24.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Curtis Institute Issues Public Apology Over Shocking Historical Sexual Abuse - The Violin Channel
Sep 2020
theviolinchannel.com
BREAKING | Midori to Join Curtis Institute of Music Violin Teaching Faculty - The Violin Channel
Jun 2017
theviolinchannel.com
Curtis Institute of Music Named America’s ‘Most Selective College’ - The Violin Channel
Dec 2016
theviolinchannel.com
Curtis Institute of Music ranked most selective college in U.S. - PhillyVoice
Jan 2016
www.phillyvoice.com
Curtis Institute of Music Celebrates 90 - Inquirer.com
May 2015
www.inquirer.com
Lenfest Hall opens a new era for Curtis Institute of Music - Inquirer.com
Sep 2011
www.inquirer.com

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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 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 196 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1924
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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