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Cantabile Youth Singers

EIN 26-1889134 · Los Altos, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Cantabile Youth Singers brings world-class artistic excellence in vocal music instruction by creating a supportive, enriching choral community for all, fostering the beauty, talent, and individual freedom of expression within each singer.

Income
$784,576
Spending
$773,931
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
7
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$116,750, artistic dir.

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $542,943 spent. Throughout 2024 and 2025, Cantabile Youth Singers continued its mission of providing a hands-on approach to teaching children grades 1-12 singing, musicianship, and leadership, helping them develop not only their voices but also their appreciation of performance, visual art, languages and culture allowing them to become better world citizens.Cantabile produced five stand-alone concerts and recitals during the year as well as collaborated on multiple concerts and productions with Opera San Jos, Symphony San Jos, Symphony San Jos Chorale, and San Franciscos 21V choir as well as professional musicians from throughout the Bay Area. continued on Schedule O.... We hosted a choral exchange with a visiting choir from England (whom we plan to visit while on tour in 2026); and we culminated our season with a 30th Anniversary concert as part of the prestigious Stanford Live! series at Bing Concert Hall, featuring a world premiere work commissioned by Cantabile.Cantabile continued its touring program as its middle school performance choir Avanti attended the Sing a Mile High festival in Denver, Colorado. There they worked with world-renowned composers and conductors and had the opportunity to meet and perform with 300 young singers from across the country.Cantabiles enrollment continues to grow, reaching nearly 190 students by the end of the 24-25 Season; and continued its partnership with Bullis Charter School, providing BCS middle school students with an after-school choir class free of charge. In March 2025 Cantabile produced a successful Gala fundraiser in support of our 30th Anniversary, raising funds for our New Music Commission fund and our Scholarship program, ensuring that all students who wish to sing with Cantabile are able to do so regardless of their financial situation.Our Board and senior staff worked to strengthen Cantabiles governance and administration, including a complete revision of the employee handbook. Cantabile engaged a professional HR consultant to assist in that process, as well as to review our employee compensation and benefit packages.As Cantabile looks ahead to the 2025-2026 Season and beyond, our continued growth in all program areas enrollment, performance and musicianship, touring, and outreach reaffirms our commitment to our students and families and the Silicon Valley arts community.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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