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Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation Inc

EIN 46-3138469 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC PLAZA FOUNDATION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A FLORIDA NONPROFIT CORPORATION RECENTLY FORMED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AND IS TO BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME (THE "CODE"). THE ORGANIZATION SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF A CLASS OF "QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS" DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND CODE SECTION 509(A)(1) OR (2) THAT ARE ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE ORLANDO, FLORIDA AREA. THE ORGANIZATION SHALL PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTS BY ENGAGING IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROVIDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE ORLANDO, FLORIDA AREA. SPECIFICA

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
118
Volunteers
0

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.5 million spent. THE PLAZA LIVE THEATRE: A NEW ERA FOR THE PHILHARMONIC THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC IS PERHAPS THE FIRST AMERICAN ORCHESTRA TO USE A CONTEMPORARY MUSIC VENUE AS A WAY TO REACH NEW AUDIENCES AND SUSTAIN THE ORGANIZATION. OUR NEW PLAZA HOME GIVES US AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND OUR PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS PROVIDE NEEDED FACILITIES: AN IMPROVED VENUE FOR SMALLER PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS, AN APPROPRIATE REHEARSAL FACILITY FOR THE ORCHESTRA, ADEQUATE OFFICE, STORAGE AND MUSIC LIBRARY SPACE, AND FREE PARKING.

Source: Form 990 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 November 2013.

    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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