Southwest Music Education Association
The organization's purpose is to support visual and performing arts organizations and music education programs through a wide variety of means, including but not limited to technical assistance …
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Visit www.swmea.netAbout Southwest Music Education Association
Swmea experience: outreach/educational program band competitions
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Mission
The organization's purpose is to support visual and performing arts organizations and music education programs through a wide variety of means, including but not limited to technical assistance and educational consultation.
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GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Southwest Music Education Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouthwest Music Education Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chino Hills, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 810832391. 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 $263K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Southwest Music Education Association 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Southwest Music Education Association is located in Chino Hills, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Southwest Music Education Association has $263K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% 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.
Southwest Music Education Association 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 $263K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Southwest Music Education Association. 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, Southwest Music Education Association 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 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Swmea experience: outreach/educational program band competitions Southwest Music Education Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $263K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Southwest Music Education Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southwest Music Education Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 810832391, 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 (FY2025): 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.
SOUTHWEST MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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
Officers & trustees (7)
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7 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 26 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 · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Southwest Music Education Association
- What is Southwest Music Education Association?
- Southwest Music Education Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chino Hills, United States. Swmea experience: outreach/educational program band competitions
- When was Southwest Music Education Association founded?
- Southwest Music Education Association was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Southwest Music Education Association?
- Adrian Kist serves as President.
- Where is Southwest Music Education Association located?
- Headquartered in Chino Hills, CA, United States.
- What is Southwest Music Education Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Southwest Music Education Association trustworthy?
- Southwest Music Education Association 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 Southwest Music Education Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 810832391.
- What is Southwest Music Education Association's website?
- http://www.swmea.net