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Musicambia Inc

Musicambia develops music education programs and performances in prisons throughout the united states.

Brooklyn, NY EIN: 472158595 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Musicambia Inc

Musicambia brings music learning and ensemble performance to prisons throughout the united states. Through working closely with incarcerated individuals on performance, music theory, ear training and composition, our professional musicians build artistic communities that nurture the humanity of all involved.musicambia at sing sing currently serves 32 inmates who were admitted to the program based on a record of good behavior. Every other weekend between september and june, our dedicated faculty of world-class artists offer men incarcerated at sing sing a diverse syllabus that focuses on instrumental music instruction, music theory, composition and ensemble performance skills.students demonstrate a wide variety of musical skills. Some have spent years as musicambia students, some are picking up an instrument learned in childhood, and others …

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

Musicambia develops music education programs and performances in prisons throughout the united states.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.21%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.8% of total expenses ($46,250 of $334,528).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% 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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Musicambia Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Musicambia Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472158595. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $502K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Musicambia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472158595. 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.

Musicambia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% 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.

Musicambia Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Musicambia Inc has $502K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% 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.

Musicambia 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 medium organization. It has $502K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Musicambia 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, Musicambia 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 79% 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.

Musicambia brings music learning and ensemble performance to prisons throughout the united states. Through working closely with incarcerated individuals on performance, music theory, ear training and composition, our professional musicians build artistic communities that nurture the humanity of all involved.musicambia at sing sing currently serves 32 inmates who were admitted to the program based on a record of good behavior. Every other weekend between september and june, our dedicated faculty of world-class artists offer men incarcerated at sing sing a diverse syllabus that focuses on instrumental music instruction, music theory, composition and ensemble performance skills.students demonstrate a wide variety of musical skills. Some have spent years as musicambia students, some... Musicambia Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $502K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Musicambia Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Musicambia Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472158595, 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
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, 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
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

NA
Nathan S•••••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 39 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 · 2014
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Musicambia Inc

What is Musicambia Inc?
Musicambia Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Musicambia brings music learning and ensemble performance to prisons throughout the united states. Through working closely with incarcerated individuals on performance, music theory, ear training and composition, our professional musicians build artistic communities that nurture the humanity of all involved.musicambia at sing sing currently serves 32 inmates who were admitted to the program based on a record of good behavior. Every other weekend between september and june, our dedicated faculty of world-class artists offer men incarcerated at sing sing a diverse syllabus that focuses on instrumental music instruction, music theory, composition and ensemble performance skills.students demonstrate a wide variety of musical skills. Some have spent years as musicambia students, some are picking up an instrument learned in childhood, and others are discovering music for the first time. As good concerts are a collective responsibility, our more experienced students are required to mentor their less experienced colleagues throughout the year to strengthen the ensemble and build teamwork skills. In addition to our regular workshops, we also currently organize six recitals featuring musicambia students performing works by inmate composers each year, with audiences as large as 300 people, including inmates & corrections officers.in addition to our flagship program, we have additional programs throughout the country.this season our program reached over 5,000 incarcerated men and women located at sing sing correctional facility in ossining, new york, the new york city department of corrections, allendale correctional institution in fairfax, south carolina, bedford hills correctional facility for women in bedford hills, new york, san quentin in san francisco, california and lansing correctional in kansas.the musical work we do in prisons is extremely important but it is only the beginning. A journey with music is lifelong and we are finding new ways to help our alumnI expand thi
When was Musicambia Inc founded?
Musicambia Inc was founded in 2014.
Who leads Musicambia Inc?
Nathan Schram serves as President.
Where is Musicambia Inc located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, United States.
What is Musicambia Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Musicambia Inc trustworthy?
Musicambia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Musicambia Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472158595.
What is Musicambia Inc's website?
http://musicambia.org