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Childrens Voice Chorus Inc

EIN 45-3116753 · Palmetto Bay, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Vocal Youth Miami empowers young people through vocal music. Activities include early childhood music classes, choral performance programs, and emerging artist songwriting programs.

Income
$667,348
Spending
$684,917
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
6
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$76,667, officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (2)
  1. $433,038 spent. Year-Round Choral Program - From intergenerational singing opportunities to an unforgettable Super Bowl LIV performance, Vocal Youth unites students from across Miami-Dade County through the universal language of music, teaching them not just to sing, but also to express and appreciate the difference and value in our individual voices. Dedicated to making choral programs accessible to youth of all backgrounds and abilities, Vocal Youth will reach 600 students ages 5-18 in 2025-26 through: 1) an exceptional year-round community chorus program, 2) a 6-week summer camp, 3) early childhood music classes, 4) after-school choruses in 3 Title I public schools (Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, Redland Elementary School, and R.R. Moton Elementary), and 5) a songwriting accelerator for emerging artists. Students learn age-appropriate vocal technique, music theory, and ear-training, developing artistic skills and musicianship in ensemble settings that also emphasize life skills. They collaborate to achieve shared goals, grow as a team, and engage in community service activities that develop creativity, leadership, self-confidence, and responsibility. Year-Round Choral Program: From intergenerational singing opportunities to an unforgettable Super Bowl LIV performance, Vocal Youth unites students from across Miami-Dade County through the universal language of music, teaching them not just to sing, but also to express and appreciate the difference and value in our individual voices. Dedicated to making choral programs accessible to youth of all backgrounds and abilities, Vocal Youth will reach 600 students ages 5-18 in 2025-26 through: 1) an exceptional year-round community chorus program, 2) a 6-week summer camp, 3) early childhood music classes, 4) after-school choruses in 3 Title I public schools (Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, Redland Elementary School, and R.R. Moton Elementary), and 5) a songwriting accelerator for emerging artists. Students learn age-appropriate vocal technique, music theory, and ear-training, developing artistic skills and musicianship in ensemble settings that also emphasize life skills. They collaborate to achieve shared goals, grow as a team, and engage in community service activities that develop creativity, leadership, self-confidence, and responsibility.
  2. $90,280 spent. Summer camp - choral camp are open to any child in grades 3-9 and focus on musicianship, team-building. Students engage in music production, songwriting, and film.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 October 13, 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 August 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 August 2012.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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