Orchestra Santa Monica
To plan, produce, and perform concerts.
Orchestra Santa Monica Association
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2021-2022 season: this year osm hosted one small private event and presented three orchestra concert to the general public. The three orchestra concerts were held at calvary baptist church, the broad stage, and the adams performing arts center. We also produced our first film entitled "we gather: black life in santa monica told through music, visuals, and narrative". This music-based documentary film was officially released online on vimeo in may 2022 and is free to all to view. We presented early film screenings of "we gather" in santa monica at calvary baptist church and at the virginia avenue park community center, then at the california african american museum in exposition park, los angeles. Additional music outreach events in the community …
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Mission
To plan, produce, and perform concerts.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Orchestra Santa Monica 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrchestra Santa Monica is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Santa Monica, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 460914435. 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 $329K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Orchestra Santa Monica's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460914435. 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.
Orchestra Santa Monica 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. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Orchestra Santa Monica is located in Santa Monica, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Orchestra Santa Monica has $329K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Orchestra Santa Monica 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 $329K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Orchestra Santa Monica. 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, Orchestra Santa Monica 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 84% 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.
2021-2022 season: this year osm hosted one small private event and presented three orchestra concert to the general public. The three orchestra concerts were held at calvary baptist church, the broad stage, and the adams performing arts center. We also produced our first film entitled "we gather: black life in santa monica told through music, visuals, and narrative". This music-based documentary film was officially released online on vimeo in may 2022 and is free to all to view. We presented early film screenings of "we gather" in santa monica at calvary baptist church and at the virginia avenue park community center, then at the california african american museum in exposition... Orchestra Santa Monica is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $329K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Orchestra Santa Monica are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Orchestra Santa Monica is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 460914435, 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
5 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.
ORCHESTRA SANTA MONICA 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
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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Bollywood Meets Hollywood in 'Symphony Masala' with Orchestra Santa Monica - Violinist.com
Santa Monica's Must-Do Weekend: Polar Plunge & Symphonic Bollywood - Santa Monica Daily Press
Jubilant Sykes Killed In Santa Monica Home, Son Charged - Hoodline
Grammy-Nominated Singer Slain In Santa Monica Remembered For 'Vocal Brilliance' And ‘Humble’ Heart - Patch
Orchestra Santa Monica Performs Concert “Classical Jukebox” at BroadStage - thecorsaironline.com
46 Samohi Orchestra Students Chosen for CODA Honors Orchestra - Santa Monica Mirror
Caltech Mourns the Passing of Orchestra Conductor Allen Robert Gross - Caltech
Santa Monica Hosts Summer Concert Series - Canyon News
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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 - 49 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
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 49 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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Orchestra Santa Monica
- What is Orchestra Santa Monica?
- Orchestra Santa Monica is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Monica, United States. 2021-2022 season: this year osm hosted one small private event and presented three orchestra concert to the general public. The three orchestra concerts were held at calvary baptist church, the broad stage, and the adams performing arts center. We also produced our first film entitled "we gather: black life in santa monica told through music, visuals, and narrative". This music-based documentary film was officially released online on vimeo in may 2022 and is free to all to view. We presented early film screenings of "we gather" in santa monica at calvary baptist church and at the virginia avenue park community center, then at the california african american museum in exposition park, los angeles. Additional music outreach events in the community included three performances by the osm woodwind quintet and an osm string quartet performance at the santa monica history museum.
- When was Orchestra Santa Monica founded?
- Orchestra Santa Monica was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Orchestra Santa Monica?
- Cindy Bandel serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Orchestra Santa Monica located?
- Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, United States.
- What is Orchestra Santa Monica's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Orchestra Santa Monica trustworthy?
- Orchestra Santa Monica 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 Orchestra Santa Monica's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 460914435.
- What is Orchestra Santa Monica's website?
- http://www.orchestrasantamonica.org