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Inspire Music Service Hope Inc

EIN 46-1061738 · Gilbert, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak21 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The mission of INSPIRE is to lift hearts action and empower people of all ages through music service and hope

Income
$95,560
Spending
$60,107
Reserves
-67.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%

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

Weak: 21 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 948% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

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)
  1. $21,186 spent. Parent Scholarship Organization PSO. Each year we fundraise money for students taking performing arts classes at INSPIRE Entertainment. Funds raised by participating families are awarded as scholarships that students can use toward performing arts expenses such as competitions costumes tours and related costs excluding tuition. Approximately 100 students benefited from these scholarships during the year allowing them to participate more fully in performing arts education and team-based productions.
  2. $12,354 spent. Chorus Performances Arizona and Utah. Team-building and self-esteem activities for participants of all ages. We produce and perform musical shows for families and community audiences who enjoy music. Individuals of all ages are welcome to participate and attend. Beneficiaries include the singers who perform the staff and volunteers who help produce the shows and the audiences who enjoy uplifting high quality musical performances throughout the year.
  3. $5,575 spent. Performing Arts Camps. We host camps that provide performing arts instruction team-building and enrichment opportunities for youth participants. Campers receive instruction in music and performance skills build friendships and develop confidence through group activities and final performances. The camps benefit youth attendees their families and the wider community through final showcase events.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 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 September 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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