Saint Louis String Collective
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Saint Louis String Collective is a music education organization. The organization promotes creative, multi-genre string instrument playing through educational programming and performance opportunities. We believe that high quality, diverse music education should be available to people of all ages, abilities and incomes. We believe that supporting the arts is essential to the health and well-being of our community. We believe that mastering techniques and styles outside of the traditional classical pedagogy, such as developing improvisational skills and learning by ear develops well-rounded musicianship. We believe that learning a variety of musical styles and traditions cultivates compassion and curiosity.
- Income
- $95,748
- Spending
- $106,177
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 72%
- Highest pay
- $39,156, executive director
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 (3)
- $6,700 spent. Saint Louis String Collective hosted its third annual St. Louis String Summit, a summer camp for violin, viola, cello and bass players to explore many styles of music as well as contemporary playing techniques. Students took classes in regional fiddle styles, improvisation, electronic music, and contemporary techniques. The camp is for beginning, intermediate, advanced, and professional string players ages 12 through adult. St. Louis String Summit hosted 35 participants this year, with 6 participants awarded partial or full scholarship.
- $1,600 spent. Saint Louis String Collective hosts monthly performance events that are free and open to the public. String jams are held the first and third Sunday of the month where participants learn to play a variety of musical styles in a supportive and relaxed environment. The last Sunday of each month is an All Ages Open Mic, an opportunity to perform in an informal and relaxed environment. These events are open to all ages and ability levels. Each event hosts an average of 20 participants, and 150 new and recurring participants annually.
- $1,200 spent. Saint Louis String Collective coaches a semester-long string ensemble comprised of adult amateur players. Participants learn to play and arrange music in a group setting, focusing on non-classical styles such as American fiddle styles, rock, jazz, and folk music from around the world. Participants develop important musical skills including learning songs by ear, improvising, accompanying others, and applying music theory in creative ways. The ensemble encourages collaboration, creativity, and musical exploration in a supportive environment.
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 April 2019.
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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