Musica Vitale
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Musica Vitale is a professional ensemble presenting a cappella chamber works of Western European and Slavic origin from the last 300 years. The ensembles mission is to revive and rediscover neglected repertoire of the Classical, Romantic, and post-Romantic eras, maintaining the highest artistic standards, preserving the heritage of vocal chamber music, and bringing enrichment to the community through public performances.Vitale--or vital, of life--translates into the choices of the ensembles repertoire, emphasizing the works of Romantic and Contemporary periods of Music History, emotionally open and charged with expression. An ensemble of some of San Diego's finest singers offers an audible feast of choral colors and timbres, equally successful in singing with delicacy and finesse as in Robert Schumanns Romanzen und Balladen, and with the richness and warmth of Sergey Rachmaninovs Vespers.Musica Vitale has been bringing music to life since 2005, when a group of professional singers from
- Income
- $63,736
- Spending
- $60,313
- Reserves
- 4.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
- Highest pay
- $12,525, executive dir.
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 (1)
- $40,153 spent. In 2025 Musica Vitale and Crown City Chorale performed thirteen public performances and three school programs.March 11, 2025, San Diego Public Library: Celebrating Women in the Arts Works of women composers, from Hildegard Von Bingen to contemporary Lori Laitman were performed by soloists and the ensemble: four Musica Vitale singers, violinist, and pianist. A lecturer introduced each piece and provided background information. This performance was free to public and was attended by 50 people.April 23, 2025, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Coronado: For the Beauty of the EarthCrown City Chorale's Spring concert focused on nature and environment-centered songs written by American and Canadian composers. A Dark Sky Society representative provided a short lecture about light pollution and provided materials about their organization. 80 people attended this performance.April 28, 2025, Spreckels Park, Coronado: Annual Flower ShowCrown City Chorale sang popular songs for an afternoon program at this annual community event. May 9, 2025, St. Paul's Cathedral, San Diego: Music of the AmericasMiramar College Choir, Crown City Chorale, and Ghukasyan Orchestra collaborated to perform compositions by Canadian, Brazilian, Mexican, American and Cuban composers as well as the west coast premiere of the Mass by composer Keith Bailey, who was in attendance. More than 400 people attended this performance.Coronado School Programs: Inspired by Nature June 3 - Christ Church SchoolJune 4 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church SchoolJune 6 - Coronado Middle SchoolNature-themed choral and solo compositions were performed by an ensemble of eight Musica Vitale singers, pianist, and lecturer in two private and one public school in Coronado. Each free school program included a music presentation, Q&A with students and performers, and a sing along. These programs have had great success in local schools for ten years.June 12, 2025, Nazareth House of Assisted LivingCrown City Chorale performed a free concert of popular songs and a sing along. 40 residents attended this program.July 5, 2025, Coronado Public Library: Summer Sing AlongAn annual Coronado free community summer sing along with Crown City Chorale. 50 people participated. Music on FifthMusic on Fifth is a newly established chamber concert series presenting individual singers and small ensembles from Musica Vitale and various collaborators.In 2025 the following programs were performed:October 26, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Coronado: Trills and FrillsPopular and elaborate arias by Rossini, Verdi, Dvorjak and others were performed. November 16, Resurrection Lutheran Church, CoronadoSGO, Soloists of Ghukasyan String Orchestra, performed an eclectic and entertaining program of classical and contemporary music by a string quartet and pianist.November, Coronado Middle School: Bring a Veteran to SchoolCrown City Chorale and Musica Vitale sang patriotic songs at this event.November 11, 2025, Coronado Middle School, Granzer Hall: Veterans Day Tribute Patriotic songs and songs for peace were performed in this annual collaborative event with Crown City Chorale, Musica Vitale, and the Coronado Community Band. Veterans shared their stories. 250 people attended this free event.Winter GalaDecember 12, Christ Church, CoronadoDecember 13, St. Paul's Cathedral, San DiegoIn acknowledgement of Musica Vitale's 20th season, the program represented an overview of composers' repertoire performed over the course of 20 years: a cappella and accompanied by organ, works by Lili Boulanger, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Sergey Rachmaninov, Georgiy Sviridov, and Rodion Shchedrin. On stage were 25 singers, organist, timpani player, and conductor. Events included pre-concert lecture and reception. 400 people attended these concerts.December 14, 2025, Spreckels Center, Coronado: Musicals and CarolsCrown City Chorale's Holiday program included excerpts from various musicals, a community carols sing along, and reception. 80 people attended this event.December 17, 2025, Location: Women's Wednesday Club: Holiday ProgramMusica Vitale sang various carols from around the world. 80 people attended this event.December 22, 2025, Coronado Public Library: Community Sing AlongCrown City Chorale and pianist collaborated with the Friends of the Coronado Public Library for this free community holiday sing along. 90 people participated in this program.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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