Aco US Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENCOURAGE THE APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF CLASSICAL MUSIC AND THE ARTS, IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING BY SUPPORTING THE ARTISTIC, AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (ACO) AND BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE, AND ENGAGE WITH, THE ACO DURING ITS REGULAR TOURS IN THE UNITED STATES.
- Income
- $38,921
- Spending
- $166,725
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 328% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $151,950 spent. THE ACO RETURNED TO NEW YORK IN APRIL AND OCTOBER 2024. IN APRIL, RICHARD TOGNETTI AND A QUARTET FROM THE ORCHESTRA PERFORMED FIVE CONCERTS AS PART OF A WEEK-LONG RESIDENCY AT CAF CARLYLE. ACO US COLLABORATED WITH SYDNEY DANCE TO HOST A BREAKFAST WITH THE AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION (AAA).IN OCTOBER, THE ACO PRESENTED THE OTTOMAN FOUR SEASONS PROGRAM WITH JOSEPH AND JAMES TAWADROS AT THE FOLLOWING CITIES:FRIDAY, 11 OCTOBER 7.30PM ROHNERT PARK CA, SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - GREEN MUSIC CENTER SUNDAY, 13 OCTOBER 7.00PM CARMEL IN, THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - THE PALLADIUM WEDNESDAY, 16 OCTOBER TBD STOWE VT, SPRUCE PEAK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THURSDAY, 17 OCTOBER TBD STORRS CT, JORGENSEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSFRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER 8.00PM BOSTON MA, JORDAN HALL CELEBRITY SERIES SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2.00PM NEW YORK NY, 92NY - KAUFMANN CONCERT HALLTUESDAY, 22 OCTOBER 7.30PM TROY NY, TROY SAVING BANK MUSIC ACO US CONTINUES TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE ACO'S NORTH AMERICAN PRESENCE. THE NEXT TOUR IS PLANNED FOR APRIL 2026.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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