Youth Music Monterey
INSPIRE EXCELLENCE IN INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN, AND GAIN GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF MUSIC AND ITS PERFORMANCE.
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Youth Music Monterey County supports two orchestras, a chamber music program, a brass ensemble, a woodwind ensemble, and in-school teaching and performance opportunities. Our Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras are led by conductor Maestro Danko Druško and feature approximately 100 student musicians.
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Mission
Inspire excellence in individual students and enrich our community by providing young people with opportunities to participate in, and gain greater understanding of music and its performance.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Youth Music Monterey has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 76% 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYouth Music Monterey is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Monterey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 942863607. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $749K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Youth Music Monterey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942863607. 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.
Youth Music Monterey has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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 arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Youth Music Monterey is located in Monterey, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years. Its registered address is 546 Hartnell St Ste B, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Youth Music Monterey has $749K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Youth Music Monterey 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 $749K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Youth Music Monterey. 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, Youth Music Monterey 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Youth Music Monterey County supports two orchestras, a chamber music program, a brass ensemble, a woodwind ensemble, and in-school teaching and performance opportunities. Our Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras are led by conductor Maestro Danko Druško and feature approximately 100 student musicians. Youth Music Monterey is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $749K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Youth Music Monterey are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Youth Music Monterey is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942863607, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
YOUTH MUSIC MONTEREY 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 (11)
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11 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 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 · 35 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Youth Music Monterey
- What is Youth Music Monterey?
- Youth Music Monterey is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Monterey, United States. Youth Music Monterey County supports two orchestras, a chamber music program, a brass ensemble, a woodwind ensemble, and in-school teaching and performance opportunities. Our Junior Youth and Honors Orchestras are led by conductor Maestro Danko Druško and feature approximately 100 student musicians.
- When was Youth Music Monterey founded?
- Youth Music Monterey was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Youth Music Monterey?
- Dorothy Micheletti serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Youth Music Monterey located?
- Headquartered in Monterey, CA, United States.
- What is Youth Music Monterey's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Youth Music Monterey trustworthy?
- Youth Music Monterey has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Youth Music Monterey's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942863607.
- What is Youth Music Monterey's website?
- https://www.youthmusicmonterey.org