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Pioneer Orchestra Parents Society Inc

EIN 38-2907178 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Support student musicians at Pioneer High School. We work together to support and enrich our students orchestral experience and promote continued musical excellence. In addition, we provide volunteers at Orchestra-related events and conduct fundraisers throughout the year. All proceeds raised fund expenses such as instruments; scholarships for camps, tours, and lessons; sectional instructors; printing costs; receptions; and music copyright fees, and other needs of the Orchestra programs as identified by the Orchestra Director and POPS officers.

Income
$117,768
Spending
$91,499
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (5)
  1. $30,000 spent. Summer camp at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Expenses for running a one-week off-site summer orchestra camp. This includes transportation, room, board, use of facilities, and counselors/music coaches for the week. This benefits more than 100 students.
  2. $15,000 spent. Music Enrichment programs through the 2024-2025 school year. Guest orchestra conductors, sectional leaders, support for recording, and related activities for orchestra performances. This benefits more than 150 students.
  3. $6,000 spent. Scholarships for private music lessons for students who cannot otherwise afford them (20 students supported).
  4. $4,000 spent. Scholarship for summer camp for students who cannot otherwise afford.
  5. $25,000 spent. In March 2025, over 100 Pioneer High School orchestra students traveled to Atlanta and Nashville for a six-day music tour. The trip began with the National Orchestra Festival, where the Pioneer Repertoire Orchestra performed a diverse program and the Pioneer Symphonic Strings Orchestra competed against top ensembles. Afterward, the group explored Nashville, attended concerts, and participated in a songwriting workshop led by singer Meghan Linsey, where they created their own song. The trip ended with lasting memories, strengthened bonds, and renewed appreciation for music.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 April 1990.

    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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