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Joanna Medawar Nachef Singers

EIN 47-5031172 · Torrance, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of JMNS is to build bridges of understanding, dissolve misconceptions, nurture tolerance, and expand the strands of harmony across cultures through the powerful message of music. This high caliber of vocalists offer a myriad of presentations with music of all eras and styles, with diversity and excellence. Their community outreach includes scholarships that support young musicians in their educational and career pursuits.

Income
$50,014
Spending
$75,246
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 50% 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 (3)
  1. $19,694 spent. PERFORMANCE OF GOSPEL V WITH UPLIFTING CHORAL MUSIC FROM FEATURING JMNS SINGERS IN SOLOS, DUETS AND ENSEMBLE SINGING THAT WERE ATTENDED BY 400 PEOPLE.
  2. $25,312 spent. PERFORMANCE OF BACK TO CARNEGIE IN A PREVIEW CONCERT OF MOZART'S CORONATION MASS THAT WAS ATTENDED BY 1,200 PEOPLE.
  3. $29,019 spent. PERFORMANCE OF LUX AETERNA - ETERNAL LIGHT IN AN INTIMATE WORK OF QUIET SERENITY CENTERERD AROUND A UNIVERSAL SYMBOL OF HOPE, REASSURANCE, GOODNESS AND ILLUMINATION AT ALL LEVELS. FEATURING MUSIC FROM BACH THAT CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH HOLIDAY FAVORTIES AND OUR TRADITIONAL CAROL SINGERS THAT WERE ATTENDED BY 300 PEOPLE.

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

  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 2024.

    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 August 2016.

    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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