Chinese Musicians Association of America
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUMENT EDUCATION TO THE YOUNG MUSICIAN; PROMOTE CHINESE CULTURE IN THE LOCAL AREA; FIND A NEW WAY TO INTEGRATE EAST-WEST MUSIC TO PROMOTE EAST-WEST CULTURAL EXCHANGE; ENHANCE CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITIES; AS WE BRING STUDENT MUSICIANS TOGETHER TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM.
- Income
- $109,664
- Spending
- $99,407
- Reserves
- 5.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 33% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $98,407 spent. CALIFORNIA YOUTH CHINESE SYMPHONY (CYCS) PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS DESIGNED AND HOSTED BY OUR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN DIFFERENT FORMATS AND TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ONE OF THE PROGRAMS IS TO OFFER CHINESE TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENT GRADE EXAMINATION. CYCS IS THE FIRST ORGANIZATION TO OFFER SUCH EXAM IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS EXAMINATION IS OFFERED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE CENTRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC OF CHINA, ONE OF THE TOP MUSIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE WORLD. BY OFFERING SUCH PROGRAM WE WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURED AND WELL DESIGNED CURRICULUM TO OUR YOUTH DURING THEIR LEARNING PROCESS. CYCS IS ONE OF AUTHORITATIVE ORGANIZATION ON CHINESE INSTRUMENTS LEARNING IN THE USA. OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CYCS INCLUDE CHINESE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA COMPRISING 50-60 MUSICIANS AND ENSEMBLE OF 10-15 MUSICIANS. THERE IS VARIOUS CHINESE INSTRUMENTS CLASSES AND MUSICIANSHIP TRAINING. ANNUAL RECITAL WILL BE HELD TO ALLOW YOUNG MUSICIANS TO PUT WHAT THEY LEARN INTO THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS BY PERFORMING CHINESE MUSIC. FOR EXAMPLE, MUSIC IN PARK EVENTS, IN LIBRARY OR COMMUNITY CENTERS, CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS HOSTED BY ASSOCIATIONS, COMPANIES, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS. MOST PERFORMANCES WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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