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Midori Foundation Inc

EIN 13-3682472 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MIDORI & FRIENDS HARNESSES THE POWER OF MUSIC TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ENRICH THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
79
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$220,178, executive director

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

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1.0 million spent. PLAY TO LEARN PROVIDES INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME. MIDORI & FRIENDS TEACHING ARTISTS WORK WITH STUDENTS TO INSTILL COURAGEOUS SELF-EXPRESSION, THE JOY OF LEARNING, AND A SPIRIT OF SERVICE. STUDENTS SHOWCASE ARTISTIC GROWTH IN A CULMINATING PERFORMANCE THAT DISPLAYS CREATIVITY AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS. PLAY TO LEARN FOLLOWS THE NEW YORK STATE STANDARDS FOR THE ARTS AND BLUEPRINT FOR TEACHING & LEARNING IN MUSIC: TO CREATE, PERFORM, RESPOND, AND CONNECT.
  2. $212,102 spent. CELEBRATE! MUSIC INVITES YOUNG LEARNERS TO BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS IN AN ACTIVE EXPLORATION OF WORLD MUSIC. BRINGS ENGAGING ENSEMBLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND CORRESPONDING WORKSHOPS INTO NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CULTIVATING A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE THAT NURTURES EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE LIVE PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS WITH TEACHING ARTISTS AND LEARN ABOUT THE RICHNESS OF CULTURAL TRADITIONS, WORKS OF ART AND MUSICAL CUSTOMS.
  3. $71,630 spent. NEXTGEN MUSICIAN IS A YOUTH LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY PROGRAM, LAUNCHED IN 2022 FOR NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL TEENS. STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS IN MUSIC AND BEYOND, THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PRIVATE LESSONS, MASTERCLASSES, PERFORMANCES, WORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES, AND CAREER LABS WITH CRITICAL THINKERS IN DIVERSE FIELDS OF STUDY AND EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS, INCLUDING WORLD RENOWNED VIRTUOSO VIOLINIST MIDORI, AT NO CHARGE. TEENS SHARPEN ADVOCACY SKILLS THROUGH STORYTELLING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND PERSUASIVE WRITING. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH A COMMUNITY PRESENTATION OF THEIR COLLABORATIVE ARTS ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FEATURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSIC LEADERS.
  4. $105,541 spent. OTHER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT CREATE LASTING IMPACT INCLUDE: 1. JOURNEY TO JAPAN IMMERSES STUDENTS IN AN EXPLORATION OF JAPANESE ARTISTRY AND MUSICAL TRADITIONS. 2. THE MIDORI SUMMER MUSIC LAB IS A WEEK-LONG IMMERSIVE SUMMER INSTITUTE THAT OFFERS MUSICIANS AGES 13-18 AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO ELEVATE THEIR ARTISTRY, LEADERSHIP, AND ADVOCACY SKILLS IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY. 3. A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES PROVIDES CRITICAL TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT TO SUPPORT OUR TEACHING ARTISTS' EVOLUTION AS INSTRUCTORS AND AS ROLE MODELS IN THE CLASSROOM, INCLUDING GROUP WORKSHOPS, PEER MENTORING, AND OBSERVATIONS THAT SERVE AS A CONTINUOUS FORUM IN WHICH TEACHING ARTISTS SOLIDIFY GOALS, DEVELOP STRATEGIES, AND BRIDGE PROGRAMS TO CURRICULUM.

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 November 6, 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 November 1992.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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