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Friends of Monte Vista Choir

The Friends of Monte Vista Choir's mission is to provide Financial and Physical Support for Monte Vista High School Choir in Danville, California.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Friends of Monte Vista Choir

Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a booster organization providing educational, organizational and charitable support to the Monte Vista High School Vocal Music department insuring the highest quality education possible for its students. Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a parent and community volunteer support group for the vocal music program at Monte Vista High School in Danville, CA. We have several choir groups including: Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Treble Clef, Women's Ensemble, Men's Ensemble, Beauty Shop, Barber Shop, Melodies, and Impulse, all of which perform throughout the year.

Founded
Headquarters
Alamo, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

The Friends of Monte Vista Choir's mission is to provide Financial and Physical Support for Monte Vista High School Choir in Danville, California.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B82
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.00%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($121,233)
92% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a registered education nonprofit based in Alamo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 271758152. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $115K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Friends of Monte Vista Choir 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. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Friends of Monte Vista Choir is located in Alamo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Friends of Monte Vista Choir has $115K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friends of Monte Vista Choir is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $115K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Friends of Monte Vista Choir. 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.

Friends of Monte Vista Choir has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Friends of Monte Vista Choir profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a booster organization providing educational, organizational and charitable support to the Monte Vista High School Vocal Music department insuring the highest quality education possible for its students. Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a parent and community volunteer support group for the vocal music program at Monte Vista High School in Danville, CA. We have several choir groups including: Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Treble Clef, Women's Ensemble, Men's Ensemble, Beauty Shop, Barber Shop, Melodies, and Impulse, all of which perform throughout the year. Friends of Monte Vista Choir is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among education charities registered in United States: Friends of Monte Vista Choir's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $115K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Friends of Monte Vista Choir are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271758152, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

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Leadership

DA
Dana Tsubota
President

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

BE
Bela C•••••
Secretary
CH
Chris B•••••••
Asst. Secretary
DA
Dana T••••••
President
JC
JC M•••••
Vice President
JE
Jennifer B•••••
Secretary
JU
Julie H•••••••
Treasurer
KA
Karla F•••••
Treasurer
KE
Kendal B••••••
Rec. Secretary
KR
Kristi G••••••
Secretary
ME
Melissa S••••
Vice President
MI
Michelle T•••••
Treasurer
SH
Shashanna S••••
Fin'l Secretary
TI
Tina W••••••
Rec. Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friends of Monte Vista Choir This page 90 $114,697 92%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
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Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
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Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of Monte Vista Choir

What is Friends of Monte Vista Choir?
Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Alamo, United States. Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a booster organization providing educational, organizational and charitable support to the Monte Vista High School Vocal Music department insuring the highest quality education possible for its students. Friends of Monte Vista Choir is a parent and community volunteer support group for the vocal music program at Monte Vista High School in Danville, CA. We have several choir groups including: Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Treble Clef, Women's Ensemble, Men's Ensemble, Beauty Shop, Barber Shop, Melodies, and Impulse, all of which perform throughout the year.
When was Friends of Monte Vista Choir founded?
Friends of Monte Vista Choir was founded in 2010.
Who leads Friends of Monte Vista Choir?
Dana Tsubota serves as President.
Where is Friends of Monte Vista Choir located?
Headquartered in Alamo, United States.
What is Friends of Monte Vista Choir's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Friends of Monte Vista Choir trustworthy?
Friends of Monte Vista Choir 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 Friends of Monte Vista Choir's registration number?
IRS EIN: 271758152.
What is Friends of Monte Vista Choir's website?
http://www.mvchoir.org