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Orchestra Santa Monica

To plan, produce, and perform concerts.

Orchestra Santa Monica Association

Arts & Culture Santa Monica, CA EIN 460914435 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Orchestra Santa Monica

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Monica, 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 2012

Mission

To plan, produce, and perform concerts.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A69
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.81
Program expenses$0.81 ($264,837)
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Orchestra 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $329K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Orchestra Santa Monica has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

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 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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 a 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.

Orchestra Santa Monica has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Orchestra Santa Monica's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% 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, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CI
Cindy Bandel
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AL
Ali M•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
CI
Cindy B•••••
PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DA
David H••••••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
DE
Dee M••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
EL
Elisa W••••••
Director
FR
Fred S•••••••
PRESIDENT
GE
George C••••••
Director
LI
Lisa K•••••
Director
MA
Maggie K•••••••
Director
MI
Mimi Y•
TREASURER
PA
Pat J•••••••
Director
PA
Patricia J•••••••
Director
RA
Raymond K••••
SECRETARY
RO
Roger K••••
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bollywood Meets Hollywood in 'Symphony Masala' with Orchestra Santa Monica - Violinist.com
Jan 2026
www.violinist.com
Santa Monica's Must-Do Weekend: Polar Plunge & Symphonic Bollywood - Santa Monica Daily Press
Jan 2026
www.smdp.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Jubilant Sykes Killed In Santa Monica Home, Son Charged - Hoodline
Dec 2025
hoodline.com
Grammy-Nominated Singer Slain In Santa Monica Remembered For 'Vocal Brilliance' And ‘Humble’ Heart - Patch
Dec 2025
patch.com
Grammy-nominated singer stabbed to death at home, son arrested - MassLive.com
Dec 2025
www.masslive.com
Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death — what we know as son is arrested in L.A. - HELLO! Magazine
Dec 2025
www.hellomagazine.com
Jubilant Sykes Obituary (1954 - 2025) - Legacy Remembers - Legacy obituary
Dec 2025
www.legacy.com
Remembering Jubilant Sykes: The Voice That Bridged Gospel, Jazz And Opera - NewsOne
Dec 2025
newsone.com
Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes stabbed to death at California home - CNN
Dec 2025
www.cnn.com
Orchestra Santa Monica Performs Concert “Classical Jukebox” at BroadStage - thecorsaironline.com
Sep 2025
www.thecorsaironline.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Orchestra Santa Monica This page 93 $329,123 81%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%
Anikaya Akhra Inc 93 $209,652 97%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Orchestra Santa Monica's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Orchestra Santa Monica trustworthy?
Orchestra Santa Monica has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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