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San Jose Youth Symphony

THE SAN JOSE YOUTH SYMPHONY GIVES YOUNG PEOPLE A FOUNDATION FOR LIFE THROUGH ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. WE CREATE PROGRAMS THAT ASSURE YOUNG MUSICIANS ACHIEVE TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE AND …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About San Jose Youth Symphony

The San Jose Youth Symphony creates programs that helps young musicians achieve technical proficiency, musical knowledge and an emotional connection to music.

Founded
Headquarters
San Jose, 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 2002

Mission

The san jose youth symphony gives young people a foundation for life through orchestral music. We create programs that assure young musicians achieve technical proficiency, musical knowledge and an emotional connection to music. We strive to make each performance for the community uplifting, spirited and exciting.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 75%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
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

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, San Jose Youth Symphony has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • 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 governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, 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 70% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

San Jose Youth Symphony is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Jose, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 912166427. 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 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

San Jose Youth Symphony's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 912166427. 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.

San Jose Youth Symphony has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('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.

San Jose Youth Symphony is located in San Jose, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Jose Youth Symphony has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

San Jose Youth Symphony 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for San Jose Youth Symphony. 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, San Jose 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 64% 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 San Jose Youth Symphony creates programs that helps young musicians achieve technical proficiency, musical knowledge and an emotional connection to music. San Jose Youth Symphony is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to San Jose Youth Symphony are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Jose Youth Symphony is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 912166427, 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
$1M-$10M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
15

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

SH
Shoko M••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • 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 · 2002
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about San Jose Youth Symphony

What is San Jose Youth Symphony?
San Jose Youth Symphony is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Jose, United States. The San Jose Youth Symphony creates programs that helps young musicians achieve technical proficiency, musical knowledge and an emotional connection to music.
When was San Jose Youth Symphony founded?
San Jose Youth Symphony was founded in 2002.
Who leads San Jose Youth Symphony?
Shoko Michael serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is San Jose Youth Symphony located?
Headquartered in San Jose, CA, United States.
What is San Jose Youth Symphony's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Jose Youth Symphony trustworthy?
San Jose Youth Symphony has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 San Jose Youth Symphony's registration number?
IRS EIN: 912166427.
What is San Jose Youth Symphony's website?
https://www.sjys.org