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Astral Artists Inc Astral Artists Inc

EIN 23-2654833 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 67 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ASTRAL'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUTSTANDING EMERGING MUSICIANS TO SHAPE PURPOSEFUL AND SUSTAINABLE CAREERS THAT INSPIRE, CONNECT, AND EXCITE DIVERSE AUDIENCES. IN NOVEMBER 2024, THE BOARD VOTED AND APPROVED THAT FOR VARIOUS REASONS, THE ORGANIZATION WILL CEASE OPERATIONS. THE DISSOLUTION PROCESS IS UNDER WAY BUT NOT YET COMPLETE.

Income
$150,534
Spending
$321,017
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
5
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$158,330, 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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 113% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 67 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. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $142,772 spent. CAREER GUIDANCE & DEVELOPMENT: EARLY PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES AND MENTORING FOR HIGHLY SKILLED CLASSICAL MUSICIANS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE CONTRACTING ASTRAL ROSTER ARTISTS TO PERFORM ON OTHER CONCERT SERIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COLLABORATIVE CONCERTS WITH OTHER PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $32,406 spent. PHILADELPHIA CONCERT SERIES: HIGH PROFILE PERFORMANCES IN STANDARD AND CONTEMPORARY REPERTOIRE IN PHILADELPHIA VENUES.
  3. $27,542 spent. EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ASTRAL'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS (CLASSROOM CLASSICS ) BRING OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL MUSIC TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. CLASSROOM CLASSICS: ASTRAL ARTISTS WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCIES AND IN-SCHOOL CONCERTS.

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 October 1991.

    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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