Pasadena Conservatory of Music
PCM'S MISSION IS TO: EDUCATE THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM TAUGHT BY AN EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY; ADVOCATE FOR THE VALUE OF MUSIC STUDY; INSPIRE THROUGH PERFORMANCES OF TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, AND …
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The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is a place of study, performance, and collaboration dedicated to teaching traditional and contemporary music.
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Mission
Pcm's mission is to: educate through a comprehensive curriculum taught by an exceptional faculty; advocate for the value of music study; inspire through performances of traditional, contemporary, and multicultural music; and, share our expertise with a broad spectrum of the community.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Pasadena Conservatory of Music has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPasadena Conservatory of Music is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Pasadena, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 953900207. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Pasadena Conservatory of Music's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 953900207. 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.
Pasadena Conservatory of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Pasadena Conservatory of Music is located in Pasadena, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 100 North Hill Avenue, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Pasadena Conservatory of Music has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Pasadena Conservatory of Music is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Pasadena Conservatory of Music. 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, Pasadena Conservatory of Music 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is a place of study, performance, and collaboration dedicated to teaching traditional and contemporary music. Pasadena Conservatory of Music is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Pasadena Conservatory of Music are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pasadena Conservatory of Music is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 953900207, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (17)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 50 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 · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Pasadena Conservatory of Music
- What is Pasadena Conservatory of Music?
- Pasadena Conservatory of Music is a arts & culture church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Pasadena, United States. The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is a place of study, performance, and collaboration dedicated to teaching traditional and contemporary music.
- When was Pasadena Conservatory of Music founded?
- Pasadena Conservatory of Music was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Pasadena Conservatory of Music?
- Stephen Mccurry serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Pasadena Conservatory of Music located?
- Headquartered in Pasadena, CA, United States.
- What is Pasadena Conservatory of Music's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Pasadena Conservatory of Music trustworthy?
- Pasadena Conservatory of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Pasadena Conservatory of Music's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 953900207.
- What is Pasadena Conservatory of Music's website?
- https://www.pasadenaconservatory.org