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Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc

The mission of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble is to deliver quality musical instruction on the harp develop music reading skills and musicianship to urban at-risk youth.

Youth Development Atlanta, GA EIN 522440625 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc

Delivered specialized harp training to students in grades 5-12 as part of an in-school music program impacting approximately 70 students. Coordinated and led regular performances offering students the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of peers and the school community. Delivered professional harp training to after-school students in the community in grades 4-12 impacting approximately 25 students. Coordinated and led regular performances offering students the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of peers and the school community. Provided professional harp training consisting of an exclusive group of exceptionally talented and skilled students ranging from four to six individuals. These students are able to display their musical prowess during public events outside of school.

Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

The mission of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble is to deliver quality musical instruction on the harp develop music reading skills and musicianship to urban at-risk youth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 100%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.91%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.82
Program expenses$0.82 ($67,200)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 522440625. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $41K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc 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 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc has $41K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 100% for youth development 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.

Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $41K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc. 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.

Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 100%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Delivered specialized harp training to students in grades 5-12 as part of an in-school music program impacting approximately 70 students. Coordinated and led regular performances offering students the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of peers and the school community. Delivered professional harp training to after-school students in the community in grades 4-12 impacting approximately 25 students. Coordinated and led regular performances offering students the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of peers and the school community. Provided professional harp training consisting of an exclusive group of exceptionally talented and skilled students ranging from four to six individuals. These students are able to display their musical prowess during... Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 100%. Its annual revenue of $41K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522440625, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
82% 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

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Leadership

SA
Sabrina Burroughs Simmons
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adrienne S••••••••
Financial Secretary
BI
Billye A••••
Director
CA
Carolyn M••••••
Director
CA
Carolyn M••••••
Vice Chairperson
CY
Cynthia T•••••
Director
DO
Don D••••
Director
DZ
Dzauya F••••
Board Chairperson
EL
Eloise R••••••
Director
GW
Gwen E••••
Director
LA
Larry C•••••••
Director
MI
Michael Y••••
Director
MO
Monica H•••••••
Director
RO
Roselyn L••••
Executive Director
SA
Sabrina B•••••••• S••••••
Treasurer
SA
Sabrina S••••••
Treasurer
SA
Sadie D•••••
Director
SA
Sadie D••••••
Recording Secretary
SI
Sigele W••••••
Recording Secretary
WI
Willam E S•••••• J•
Board Chair
WI
William E S•••••• J•
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc This page 90 $40,639 82%
Clark County Youth Sports Association 90 $81,473 100%
Centre Lacrosse 90 $55,546 98%
Girls on the Run Southcentral Ak 90 $75,202 100%
Camp Northwest Inc 90 $85,780 100%
Cultured Mornings Corporation 89 $27,013 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 62 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc

What is Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc?
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Delivered specialized harp training to students in grades 5-12 as part of an in-school music program impacting approximately 70 students. Coordinated and led regular performances offering students the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of peers and the school community. Delivered professional harp training to after-school students in the community in grades 4-12 impacting approximately 25 students. Coordinated and led regular performances offering students the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of peers and the school community. Provided professional harp training consisting of an exclusive group of exceptionally talented and skilled students ranging from four to six individuals. These students are able to display their musical prowess during public events outside of school.
Who leads Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc?
Sabrina Burroughs Simmons serves as Treasurer.
Where is Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, United States.
What is Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc trustworthy?
Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc 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 Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522440625.
What is Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Inc's website?
http://www.urbanharp.org