Sacramento Youth Symphony
ACROSS A BROAD DEMOGRAPHIC SPECTRUM OF YOUTH, WE SEEK TO CULTIVATE MUSICAL TALENT, PROMOTE LOVE FOR MUSIC, AND ADVANCE A SENSE OF UNITY, AND INCREASE CAPACITY FOR A …
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Sacramento Youth Symphony offers beginning through advanced orchestral ensembles and presents concerts under the baton of some of the best music educators and conductors in the region.
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Mission
Across a broad demographic spectrum of youth, we seek to cultivate musical talent, promote love for music, and advance a sense of unity, and increase capacity for a lifetime of success.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Sacramento Youth Symphony with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% 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
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- financial records (4 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 + methodologySacramento Youth Symphony is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 680233148. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $629K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Sacramento Youth Symphony's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680233148. 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.
Sacramento Youth Symphony has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Sacramento Youth Symphony is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years. Its registered address is 3443 Ramona Ave Ste 22, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Sacramento Youth Symphony has $629K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sacramento Youth Symphony is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $629K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sacramento Youth Symphony. 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, Sacramento Youth Symphony 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 67% 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.
Sacramento Youth Symphony offers beginning through advanced orchestral ensembles and presents concerts under the baton of some of the best music educators and conductors in the region. Sacramento Youth Symphony is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $629K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Sacramento Youth Symphony are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sacramento Youth Symphony is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680233148, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
SACRAMENTO YOUTH SYMPHONY 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
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Officers & trustees (16)
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16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 36 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sacramento Youth Symphony
- What is Sacramento Youth Symphony?
- Sacramento Youth Symphony is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sacramento, United States. Sacramento Youth Symphony offers beginning through advanced orchestral ensembles and presents concerts under the baton of some of the best music educators and conductors in the region.
- When was Sacramento Youth Symphony founded?
- Sacramento Youth Symphony was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Sacramento Youth Symphony?
- Michelle Kaphar serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Sacramento Youth Symphony located?
- Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
- What is Sacramento Youth Symphony's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sacramento Youth Symphony trustworthy?
- Sacramento Youth Symphony has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Sacramento Youth Symphony's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680233148.
- What is Sacramento Youth Symphony's website?
- https://sacramentoyouthsymphony.org