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Porterville Strings

EIN 47-2680340 · Porterville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PORTERVILLE STRINGS PROVIDES A DIVERSE, WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM THAT CULTIVATES THE ABILITY FOR STUDENTS TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL LIVES THROUGH A SINCERE PASSION FOR MUSIC.WE BELIEVE THAT COST SHOULD NOT RESTRICT A CHILD'S ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION. THEREFORE, THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE A LOW-COST PROGRAM WITH FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE.WE BELIEVE THAT A VARIETY OF CARING ROLE-MODELS IS ESSENTIAL IN CREATING A WHOLESOME LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THEREFORE, PORTERVILLE STRINGS PROVIDES A DIVERSE FACULTY THAT INCLUDES BOTH EXPERIENCED TEACHERS AND EMERGING COLLEGE-AGE MUSICIANS.WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY STUDENT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE HIGH STANDARDS IN MUSIC AND IN LIFE. THEREFORE, THE APPROACH THAT PORTERVILLE STRINGS TAKES IN TEACHING MUSIC PROMOTES AN ENVIRONMENT OF EXCELLENCE, WHICH NURTURES DISCIPLINE AND SELF-ASSURANCE.

Income
$23,182
Spending
$71,379
Reserves
52.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%

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

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 208% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 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 (1)
  1. $66,365 spent. THE PROGRAM OFFERED 83 STUDENTS A WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS: PIANO LESSONS, MUSIC THEORY, TECHNIQUE CLASS, ORCHESTRA, SECTIONALS, CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, AND PRIVATE LESSONS CULMINATING IN A FINAL CONCERT AT THE END OF THE WEEK.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 January 2015.

    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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