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New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc

To provide amateurs and other musicians with an orchestra in which to play and to provide music in all its forms for the benefit of the community and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc

To provide amateurs and other musicians with an orchestra in which to play and to provide music in all its forms for the benefit of the community and others.

Founded
Headquarters
Newton Lower Falls, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A680
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

To provide amateurs and other musicians with an orchestra in which to play and to provide music in all its forms for the benefit of the community and others.

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: 21.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 19.4% of total expenses ($33,333 of $171,789).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.53
Program$0.53

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (7 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Newton Lower Falls, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 043283336. 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 $152K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043283336. 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.

New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc is located in Newton Lower Falls, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc has $152K 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.

New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts 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 $152K in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts 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, New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts 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). 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.

To provide amateurs and other musicians with an orchestra in which to play and to provide music in all its forms for the benefit of the community and others. New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $152K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043283336, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Wenlie Z•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (15)

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
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M 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
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
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 - 71 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 · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 71 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 · 1995
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc

What is New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc?
New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newton Lower Falls, United States. To provide amateurs and other musicians with an orchestra in which to play and to provide music in all its forms for the benefit of the community and others.
When was New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc founded?
New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc was founded in 1995.
Who leads New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc?
Wenlie Zhou serves as Treasurer.
Where is New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc located?
Headquartered in Newton Lower Falls, MA, United States.
What is New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc trustworthy?
New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts 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 New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043283336.
What is New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts Inc's website?
https://www.newphil.org