Lewis P Tabarrini Childrens Music Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Lewis P. Tabarrini Childrens Music Outreach Foundation provides musical instruments and music lessons to children in Southwest Florida who want to play music but do not have the resources to make their dreams come true. Fundraising efforts support the purchase of instruments and supplemental materials to provide the necessary means to promote the childrens musical aspirations for those who cannot participate otherwise.
- Income
- $35,122
- Spending
- $33,525
- Reserves
- 13.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 83%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2026, 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 July 31, 2026, 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 July 31, 2026, 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)
- $5,433 spent. We use advertising and promotions to increase outreach to communities served. We provide music lessons and instruments for children who are unable to participate due to economic instability in their families. Our services include providing musical equipment lessons and public concerts for the children. This requires equipment rental printing for instructional purposes and music arrangements. We produce on stage shows with the children who participate.
- $14,940 spent. Scholarship Program Lessons for children participating.
- $2,568 spent. Material Musical Miscellaneous
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2026, 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 July 2026.
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 January 2012.
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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