National Homeschool Music Ensembles Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NHME is a charitable organization organized to advance arts education. NHME provides low-cost and admission-free music education and ensemble experiences for homeschool students, including instrument lessons, vocal training, music theory, music history, and performance opportunities. NHME requested by letter a change to its NTEE designation from code B90 (education services) to a more accurate A25 (arts education) code. NHME does not operate a resale business; instruments purchased for program use are held as program assets.
- Income
- $38,263
- Spending
- $40,332
- Reserves
- 57.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 May 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)
- $2,484 spent. Ensemble and Performance Program - weekly rehearsals and seasonal admission-free concerts that provide ensemble training and public performance experience. During the year, NHME held two admission-free community concerts, performed at LIFE Homeschool Co-Op's Commencement Ceremony at no charge, and conducted 378 ensemble rehearsal-classes. Total concert attendance estimated at 430 attendees. Program service expenses are shown in Part-1 and include venue rental fees and moving truck costs at $2,484.
- $27,314 spent. Instructional Program - Individual and small-group instrument lessons, vocal coaching, and music theory classes. During the year NHME served 108 unique students in weekly lessons and workshops, delivering approximately 567 instructional hours. Program service expenses are shown in Part-1 and include sheetmusic purchases and instructor payments at $27,314.
- $4,480 spent. Outreach and Appreciation - NHME maintains the former Tecumseh Grange as a community arts resource and makes the facility available at low or no cost to other area homeschool groups, youth ensembles, and community music organizations. During the year NHME hosted two outside groups for about 16 hours of rehearsals and practices, enabling broader access to available space and supporting local arts programming. This shared-use policy preserves the building's role as a community asset and extends NHME's educational mission beyond its enrolled students. Program service expenses are shown in Part-1 and include utility and structure repair costs at $4,480.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 February 2001.
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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