Early Music Foundation Inc
ENHANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC AND MUSIC-DRAMA FROM THE 11TH TO THE 18TH CENTURIES.
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Visit www.earlymusicny.orgAbout Early Music Foundation Inc
Presentation of historically informed performances of the highest artistic quality and scholarship and preservation through recordings and other media.
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Mission
Enhance public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of music and music-drama from the 11th to the 18th centuries.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Early Music Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEarly Music Foundation Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 510185930. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $215K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Early Music Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510185930. 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.
Early Music Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Early Music Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is 10 W 68th St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Early Music Foundation Inc has $215K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% 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.
Early Music Foundation 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 small organization. It has $215K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Early Music Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Early Music Foundation 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Presentation of historically informed performances of the highest artistic quality and scholarship and preservation through recordings and other media. Early Music Foundation Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $215K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Early Music Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Early Music Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510185930, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
EARLY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC 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
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Early Music Foundation Inc
- What is Early Music Foundation Inc?
- Early Music Foundation Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. Presentation of historically informed performances of the highest artistic quality and scholarship and preservation through recordings and other media.
- When was Early Music Foundation Inc founded?
- Early Music Foundation Inc was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Early Music Foundation Inc?
- Frederick F Renz serves as Director.
- Where is Early Music Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Early Music Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Early Music Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Early Music Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Early Music Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510185930.
- What is Early Music Foundation Inc's website?
- https://www.earlymusicny.org