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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
90/100 · 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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% 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, 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

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. 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
84% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
126

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CI
Cindy B•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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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
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
46 Samohi Orchestra Students Chosen for CODA Honors Orchestra - Santa Monica Mirror
Nov 2022
smmirror.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Caltech Mourns the Passing of Orchestra Conductor Allen Robert Gross - Caltech
Aug 2019
www.caltech.edu
Santa Monica Hosts Summer Concert Series - Canyon News
May 2017
www.canyon-news.com

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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 49 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 · 2012
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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