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Infinite Music Foundation

EIN 46-2959266 · Morro Bay, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Infinite Music is 501c3 nonprofit that provides underserved youth on California's Central Coast the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music through education, appreciation, and performance. Our goal is a future where all the youth we serve can achieve their limitless potential through music.

Income
$313,134
Spending
$148,386
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
39.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
32

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.5 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 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 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. $124,041 spent. Infinite Music Rising StarsTM awards tuition-free individual private and/or small group instrumental and vocal instruction to seventy two (72) students, 2nd through 12th grades, who are evaluated for the award based on academic achievement, musical talent, and financial need. Awards recognize individual musical dedication, allowing students to excel from personalized instruction, and share what they have learned as peer mentors. Instruments are provided students without instruments or in need of repair. Lessons are provided in 10-20 week increments. Students perform in a showcase for friends and family at the end of the lesson cycle. Funded by grants and Infinite Music.
  2. *Group programs: Guadalupe Union School District (GUSD) Infinite Music provided our Makin' Music after school program to GUSD with seven music classes to over 450 elementary and middle school students in the music classes of Musical Explorers* (TK-2nd; *learning rhythm, movement, singing, dance and music elements); Choirs (3rd-4th grades); Beginning Ukulele (2nd - 4th grades); Modern Band (5th-6th Grades) and Beginning Guitar (7th-8th grades). Provided instruction throughout the academic school year. Group programs: * Paso Robles Unified School District Infinite Music provided our Makin' Music after school program with drumming and music explorers classes to six elementary schools in the Paso Robles Unified School District, serving four (6) different classes, reaching approximately 175 2nd-5th grade students. Provided instruction throughout the academic school year. Group programs:. Provided instruction throughout the academic school year. These three programs were funded by the school districts. * Santa Maria-Bonita Unified School District, "Camp Elevate" Summer Camp Infinite Music provided a three-week long intensive summer camp music curriculum, Monday-Friday, at one elementary school sites with one music teachers, teaching music classes for 75 TK-5th grade students in the music classes of Musical Theater, Musical Explorer's and Choir. This program was funded by the school district.
  3. Be InstrumentalTMworkshops are group mentoring practicums for students enrolled in school band, voice, and related school music programs as well as for aspiring music students outside of band (keyboards, guitar, songwriting, digital engineering/recording, etc.) taught by industry professionals, professional musicians, and music teachers. Accomplished musicians have a unique opportunity to inspire. Infinite Music enlists the support of professional musicians to present workshops and assemblies on technique and the role music has played in their lives. The result: enlightening performances, inspiring talks, and the chance to make a positive impact on young people's lives. This is an exciting new program that we just launched near the end of 2025 with clinics scheduled for the 2026/27 academic school year. As a result of the late start in the year there are no expenses, revenue, or grants attributed to this program.

Source: Form 990 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? 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 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 November 2013.

    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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