Celadon Youth Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Missions and Objectives of Celadon Youth: To share the beauty of ancient Asian music & art forms with the local community To bridge the gap between contemporary Western musical and theatrical education and traditional heritages from the East To provide a learning opportunity for younger generation to learn and perform ancient musical instruments, musical and performing styles To provide community service opportunities and leadership challenges for the Celadon Youth members To support and collaborate with local music, dance and art groups in promotion of cultural and social appreciations of traditional Asian music & arts
- Income
- $46,220
- Spending
- $45,037
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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)
- $3,675 spent. On May 10, 2025, Celadon Youth was invited to celebrate the Asian Heritage Month by the Glow Cultural Center, NYC, located in Flushing, Queens, NYC to deliver a 120-minute performance under the title of Love & Unity - Asian Heritage Month Performance. In the event, Celadon Youth delivered 12 performance pieces, including solo pieces of Guzheng, Dizi, Bili, and ensemble pieces covering music from Korea, Japan, and different regions of China. 12 musicians, including 4 student performers participated in this performance.
- $33,851 spent. Celadon Youth participated in the 6th Annual Big Apple Music Festival, with the concert theme of Peace and Humanity. 35 musicians participated in this concert, delivering 3 concerto pieces featuring Guzheng, Double-Dizi, Guanzi, and ensemble pieces. The performance venue was at the Stern Hall of Carnegie Hall. There were about 2,000 audience at the concert.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 2024.
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 November 4, 2026.
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