La Jolla Music Society
To enhance cultural life and engagement by presenting and producing a wide range of programming of the highest artistic quality, and to make the conrad prebys performing arts …
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La Jolla Music Society presents top artists in classical, jazz, global music & dance at The Conrad, Balboa Theatre, The Civic, and Jacobs Music Center in San Diego.
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Mission
To enhance cultural life and engagement by presenting and producing a wide range of programming of the highest artistic quality, and to make the conrad prebys performing arts center a vibrant and inclusive hub.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, La Jolla Music Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
- 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. 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
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 + methodologyLa Jolla Music Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in La Jolla, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237148171. 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 $12M in annual revenue. 255 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
La Jolla Music Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237148171. 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.
La Jolla Music Society 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.
La Jolla Music Society is located in La Jolla, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Based on official tax filings, La Jolla Music Society has $12M 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.
La Jolla Music Society 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 large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 255 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for La Jolla Music Society. 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, La Jolla Music Society 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.
La Jolla Music Society presents top artists in classical, jazz, global music & dance at The Conrad, Balboa Theatre, The Civic, and Jacobs Music Center in San Diego. La Jolla Music Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
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 $12M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to La Jolla Music Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. La Jolla Music Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237148171, 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.
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY 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
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10 articles found
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Del Mar Horse Racing Returns on Opening Day July 17 With Hat Contest, Live Music & More - LaJolla.com
Padres, Goop Kitchen & La Jolla Music Society: La Jolla News in Brief July 8 - LaJolla.com
La Jolla Music Society unveils star-studded new season of classical, dance, jazz and more - San Diego Union-Tribune
Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY BRINGS Jihye Lee's BIG BAND TO The JAI at The Conrad - BroadwayWorld
SummerFest in La Jolla to celebrate 40 years of chamber music - San Diego Union-Tribune
La Jolla Music Society is Closing Out its 57th Season With a Lineup Worth Catching - There San Diego
La Jolla music organizations join chorus against San Diego mayor’s proposed budget cuts - San Diego Union-Tribune
Jazz at La Jolla Music Society is Only Growing Leading Up to a Jazz Legend Centennial - San Francisco Classical Voice
Danish musicians and choral singers bring first U.S. joint tour to La Jolla - San Diego Union-Tribune
WinterFest Gala is a starry night for La Jolla Music Society - San Diego Union-Tribune
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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 - 255 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 · 255 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 · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about La Jolla Music Society
- What is La Jolla Music Society?
- La Jolla Music Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in La Jolla, United States. La Jolla Music Society presents top artists in classical, jazz, global music & dance at The Conrad, Balboa Theatre, The Civic, and Jacobs Music Center in San Diego.
- When was La Jolla Music Society founded?
- La Jolla Music Society was founded in 1969.
- Who leads La Jolla Music Society?
- Todd Schultz serves as President & CEO.
- Where is La Jolla Music Society located?
- Headquartered in La Jolla, CA, United States.
- What is La Jolla Music Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is La Jolla Music Society trustworthy?
- La Jolla Music Society 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 La Jolla Music Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237148171. Registration: 23-7148171 (United States).
- What is La Jolla Music Society's website?
- http://www.theconrad.org