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Kairos Music Academy

To inspire a deep sense of humanity through the art of choral music at a formative time in childrens development. Music brings us together, not only within the …

Arts & Culture Berkeley, CA EIN: 464243886 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Kairos Music Academy

Kairos had over 50 students during this fiscal year. 2 weeks long summer camp with 25 participants: two productions: Firebird and Oliver Winter production of Snow Queen with two performances at Berkeley Hillside. An audience of over 250 people + several hundred who viewed the released video. Kairos performs a winter concert at Ascension Cathedral in December with over 400 spectators We organized 4 nature retreats open to the public. Kairos singers, staff and families volunteered at the Richmond Marina doing a Beach Cleanup followed by a public performance. Kairos performed on stage at SF Jazz with the famous Cronos Quartet Two Preview Performances of A Midsummer Nights Dream-Berkeley Hillside Club. Kairos Performs the National Anthem at Oakland As game. …

Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

To inspire a deep sense of humanity through the art of choral music at a formative time in childrens development. Music brings us together, not only within the individual, but also in forming community, and finally in responsible and compassionate relationship to our world.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 16.6% of total expenses ($32,920 of $198,886).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Kairos Music Academy 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
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 76% 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
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Kairos Music Academy is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 464243886. 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 $155K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Kairos Music Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464243886. 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.

Kairos Music Academy 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.

Kairos Music Academy is located in Berkeley, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Kairos Music Academy has $155K in annual revenue. 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.

Kairos Music Academy is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $155K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Kairos Music Academy. 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, Kairos Music Academy 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). 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.

Kairos had over 50 students during this fiscal year. 2 weeks long summer camp with 25 participants: two productions: Firebird and Oliver Winter production of Snow Queen with two performances at Berkeley Hillside. An audience of over 250 people + several hundred who viewed the released video. Kairos performs a winter concert at Ascension Cathedral in December with over 400 spectators We organized 4 nature retreats open to the public. Kairos singers, staff and families volunteered at the Richmond Marina doing a Beach Cleanup followed by a public performance. Kairos performed on stage at SF Jazz with the famous Cronos Quartet Two Preview Performances of A Midsummer Nights Dream-Berkeley Hillside... Kairos Music Academy is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $155K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Kairos Music Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kairos Music Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464243886, 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
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

LA
Laura S•••••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 17 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
Not available · 2
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kairos Music Academy

What is Kairos Music Academy?
Kairos Music Academy is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. Kairos had over 50 students during this fiscal year. 2 weeks long summer camp with 25 participants: two productions: Firebird and Oliver Winter production of Snow Queen with two performances at Berkeley Hillside. An audience of over 250 people + several hundred who viewed the released video. Kairos performs a winter concert at Ascension Cathedral in December with over 400 spectators We organized 4 nature retreats open to the public. Kairos singers, staff and families volunteered at the Richmond Marina doing a Beach Cleanup followed by a public performance. Kairos performed on stage at SF Jazz with the famous Cronos Quartet Two Preview Performances of A Midsummer Nights Dream-Berkeley Hillside Club. Kairos Performs the National Anthem at Oakland As game. A Midsummer Nights Dream premiers with two successful performances on stage at Berkeley Hillside Club. All four performances gathered over 500 spectators.
Who leads Kairos Music Academy?
Laura Serper serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Kairos Music Academy located?
Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
What is Kairos Music Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Kairos Music Academy trustworthy?
Kairos Music Academy 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 Kairos Music Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464243886.
What is Kairos Music Academy's website?
http://www.kairosmusicacademy.org