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Orchestra Lumos Inc

EIN 06-6100039 · Stamford, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ORCHESTRA LUMOS IS TO BRING THE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT OF GREAT MUSIC TO OUR AUDIENCE THROUGH PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER, DIVERSE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, AND INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES. THE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
149
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$171,360, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. ORCHESTRA LUMOS CONTINUES TO PRESENT HIGH QUALITY CONCERTS TO AUDIENCES ACROSS FAIRFIELD COUNTY. AT THE PALACE THEATRE IN STAMFORD CLASSICAL AND POPULAR PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED. SOME OF THE WORLDS FINEST MUSICIANS ARE ENGAGED INCLUDING YO-YO MA, JEFFREY KAHANE, GABRIEL KAHANE, ANDRE DE SHIELDS AND ANWEN DENG. ACROSS THE COUNTY FROM GREENWICH TO BRIDGEPORT, SMALL SPACE CONCERTS ARE PRESENTED IN CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS AND MALLS. THESE CONCERTS ARE CURATED AND GIVEN BY MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA AND INCLUDE SOLO RECITALS, STRING TRIOS AND QUARTETS, WIND AND BRASS ENSEMBLES.
  2. $202,901 spent. ORCHESTRA LUMOS IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN OUR PROGRAMS. OUR MUSIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE, APPRECIATE, PERFORM, AND CREATE MUSIC. FREE CONCERTS IN COMMUNITY VENUES ENABLE US TO REACH A BROAD AND DIVERSE CROSS-SECTION OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE ORCHESTRA CONTINUES TO BUILD ITS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND THE REACH OF OUR EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, WITH A GOAL OF REACHING A BROADER AND MORE DIVERSE CROSS-SECTION OF OUR COMMUNITYS YOUTH. EXISTING AND NEW PARTNERSHIPS HELP EXPAND OUR WORK IN FINDING CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN BOTH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS; OUR COLLABORATIONS WITH STAMFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS REMAINS STRONG, AND WE ALSO DEVELOPED NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. BOOTCAMPS IN DARIEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PRESENTED BY ORCHESTRA LUMOS MUSICIANS, TO HELP INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS WITH THEIR SKILLS AND TECHNIQUE. THE UNIQUE SERIES, A FOUR-CONCERT SERIES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN STAMFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONCORDIA CONSERVATORY. YOUTH MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDITION TO OUR IN-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, ORCHESTRA LUMOS HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH SEVERAL OF THE YOUTH MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR AREA THAT WORK WITH STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES DONT HAVE THE RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS OR ENSEMBLE EXPERIENCES. THESE PARTNERS INCLUDE PROJECT MUSIC, WHOSE MISSION IS TO USE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC TO EFFECT POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE FOR THE STUDENTS MOST IN NEED OF ACCESS, OPPORTUNITY, AND INSPIRATION. THIS SEASON, OUR MUSICIANS OFFERED BOTH PRIVATE INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND MASTERCLASSES FOR SMALL GROUPS OF BEGINNING AND ADVANCED STUDENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO ORCHESTRA LUMOS CONCERTS AT THE PALACE THEATRE REACHED OVER 150 PROJECT MUSIC STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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