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Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra

EIN 27-3742256 · American Fork, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION AS THE TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (TSO) IS TO PRESENT HIGH- CALIBER PERFORMANCES WHICH INSPIRE MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCES ALIKE, TO NURTURE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC, AND TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS OF UTAH WHILE CREATING COMMUNITY.

Income
$183,059
Spending
$195,782
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 38%
Employees
1

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $101,872 spent. DURING THE 202425 SEASON, THE TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONTINUED TO DEEPEN ITS IMPACT ACROSS UTAH COUNTY AND BEYOND, PRESENTING 14 IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES AND REACHING OVER 7,400 AUDIENCE MEMBERS. THIS SEASON FEATURED MORE THAN 160 COMMUNITY MUSICIANS, AND 11 GUEST PERFORMERS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED TWO SENSORY- FRIENDLY CONCERTS TAILORED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND SENSORY SENSITIVITIESWE ALSO PROVIDED A FREE SCHOOL CONCERT FOR A LOCAL TITLE I SCHOOL. OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CONCERT REMAINED A FAMILY FAVORITE, COMPLETE WITH AN INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH VETTIX AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, WE CONTINUED TO OFFER FREE AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO VETERANS, REFUGEES, STUDENTS, SENIORS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND RESIDENTS OF THE UTAH STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER. NOW IN OUR 15TH SEASON, THE TSO REMAINS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING HIGH-CALIBER PERFORMANCES THAT INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY. DURING THE 202425 SEASON, THE TIMPANOGOS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONTINUED TO DEEPEN ITS IMPACT ACROSS UTAH COUNTY AND BEYOND, PRESENTING 14 IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES AND REACHING OVER 7,400 AUDIENCE MEMBERS. THIS SEASON FEATURED MORE THAN 160 COMMUNITY MUSICIANS, AND 11 GUEST PERFORMERS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED TWO SENSORY- FRIENDLY CONCERTS TAILORED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND SENSORY SENSITIVITIESWE ALSO PROVIDED A FREE SCHOOL CONCERT FOR A LOCAL TITLE I SCHOOL. OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CONCERT REMAINED A FAMILY FAVORITE, COMPLETE WITH AN INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH VETTIX AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, WE CONTINUED TO OFFER FREE AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO VETERANS, REFUGEES, STUDENTS, SENIORS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND RESIDENTS OF THE UTAH STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER. NOW IN OUR 15TH SEASON, THE TSO REMAINS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING HIGH-CALIBER PERFORMANCES THAT INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF OUR 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 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 November 6, 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 December 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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