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Music in the Vineyards Inc

To present a world class chamber music festival in the Napa Valley.

Arts & Culture Napa, CA EIN: 680358441 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Music in the Vineyards Inc

Experience Napa Valley’s premier chamber music festival with stunning views, wine, and intimate concerts that connect artists and audiences.

Founded
Headquarters
Napa, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A69
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

To present a world class chamber music festival in the Napa Valley.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.2% of total expenses ($113,803 of $747,812).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Music in the Vineyards Inc with a complete profile, sourced from 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
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Music in the Vineyards Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Napa, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 680358441. 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 $604K in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Music in the Vineyards Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680358441. 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.

Music in the Vineyards 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 77% 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.

Music in the Vineyards Inc is located in Napa, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Music in the Vineyards Inc has $604K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% 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.

Music in the Vineyards Inc 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 $604K in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Music in the Vineyards 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, Music in the Vineyards 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Experience Napa Valley’s premier chamber music festival with stunning views, wine, and intimate concerts that connect artists and audiences. Music in the Vineyards Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $604K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Music in the Vineyards Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Music in the Vineyards Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680358441, 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
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
6

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Susan K••
President

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 59 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 59 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 · 1996
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Music in the Vineyards Inc

What is Music in the Vineyards Inc?
Music in the Vineyards Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Napa, United States. Experience Napa Valley’s premier chamber music festival with stunning views, wine, and intimate concerts that connect artists and audiences.
When was Music in the Vineyards Inc founded?
Music in the Vineyards Inc was founded in 1996.
Who leads Music in the Vineyards Inc?
Susan Key serves as President.
Where is Music in the Vineyards Inc located?
Headquartered in Napa, CA, United States.
What is Music in the Vineyards Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Music in the Vineyards Inc trustworthy?
Music in the Vineyards 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 Music in the Vineyards Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680358441.
What is Music in the Vineyards Inc's website?
http://www.musicinthevineyards.org