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Chamber Orchestra of New York - Ottorino Respighi

EIN 13-4318954 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF NEW YORK (CONY) IS A PREMIER ENSEMBLE THAT FEATURES A SEASONED ROSTER OF OUR CITY'S MOST FLOURISHING MUSICIANS. THE ORCHESTRA IS INTERNATIONALLY DISTINGUISHED FOR CHAMPIONING UNIQUE REPERTOIRE THAT BRIDGES THE CLASSICAL AND MODERN TRADITIONS, INCLUDING ICONIC FILM MUSIC, THROUGH PREMIERES AND WORLD PREMIERE RECORDINGS OF REDISCOVERED MASTERWORKS. THROUGH ALL-EMBRACING APPROACHES WITH ITS DISTINCT PROGRAMS - FROM PERFORMANCES TO EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH - THE ORCHESTRA AIMS TO CULTIVATE A BROADER AUDIENCE ACROSS GENERATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC.

Income
$339,887
Spending
$342,379
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$76,750, music 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 14 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $108,079 spent. THE 17TH CONCERT SEASON INCLUDED THREE CARNEGIE HALL PERFORMANCES. CONY HAD A TOTAL AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 800. OUR AUDIENCES COMPRISE 67% YOUNG ADULTS (25-35 YEARS OLD), 35% MINORITIES, AND 72% OF NYC RESIDENTS. CONY IS A PREMIER ENSEMBLE WHICH ALSO ADVANCES THE CAREERS OF EXTRAORDINARY YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, COMPOSERS, SOLOISTS, AND CONDUCTORS. THE ORCHESTRA CONSISTS OF FULLY-AUDITIONED MUSICIANS WHO BRING PREMIER PERFORMANCES TO CLASSICAL MUSIC PATRONS. THESE MUSICIANS ARE FREQUENTLY FROM MAJOR CONSERVATORIES IN THE NORTHEAST INCLUDING THE CURTIS INSTITUTE, EASTMAN, JUILLIARD, MANNES/THE NEW SCHOOL, MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, PEABODY, AND YALE, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL CONSERVATORIES DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. TO-DATE, 20 FORMER CONY MUSICIANS HAVE FULL-TIME PLACEMENTS WITH MAJOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS, OPERAS, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. REVENUE INCLUDES TICKET SALES AND CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOCATED TO THE PERFORMANCES.
  2. $188,065 spent. CONY RECEIVES COMMISSIONS AND GENERAL ORCHESTRA-FOR-HIRE INVITATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS FURTHER SUPPORT ENGAGING OUR BRILLIANT PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS.
  3. $25,968 spent. THE ORCHESTRA ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED APPLICATIONS FOR ITS NEW YORK CONDUCTING WORKSHOP (NYCW) HELD AT THE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE RESPIGHI PRIZE IN CONDUCTING. THE WINNER OF THE CONDUCTING COMPETITION CONDUCTED A SINGLE WORK OR MOVEMENT AT THE CARNEGIE CONCERT THAT FOLLOWED. THERE WAS A SPRING WORKSHOP THIS YEAR.
  4. $72 spent. THE ORCHESTRA ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED APPLICATIONS FOR ITS RESPIGHI PRIZE MUSIC COMPETITION FOR YOUNG COMPOSERS, PIANISTS, AND SOLOISTS. THE COMPETITION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENCOURAGE AND OFFER A PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG TALENTED COMPOSERS AND SOLOISTS FROM ALL COUNTRIES, THROUGH THE INSPIRATION OF OTTORINO RESPIGHI'S MUSIC. THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO YOUNG COMPOSERS, PIANISTS, AND SOLOISTS (INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL) UNDER 40 YEARS OF AGE, OF ALL NATIONALITIES, CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN (OR RECENT GRADUATES OF) MUSIC CONSERVATORY OR COLLEGE (INCLUDING PREPARATORY OR POST-CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS) FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE WINNERS ARE SELECTED FROM A JURY PANEL OF VETERAN ARTISTS IN THE FIELD. PREVIOUS YEARS HAVE FEATURED WINNERS FROM MEXICO, RUSSIA, SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, USA, ITALY, GERMANY, BRAZIL, POLAND, AUSTRIA, CUBA, AND ISRAEL. THE 2025 WINNERS WHO WILL BE FEATURED IN THE 2027/2028 SEASON AT CARNEGIE HALL ARE PERCUSSIONIST ROSSANA BRIBO (ITALY) AND PIANIST LULWA AL SHAMLAN (KUWAIT).

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 July 2006.

    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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