Reunion Music Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Community Service Through Music
- Income
- $20,541
- Spending
- $16,671
- Reserves
- 18.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 79%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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)
- $10,926 spent. Line 28 Revenue Performances: These are orchestral or other ensemble performances for the community put on by members of the orchestra or other musicians RMS supports, for which RMS collects ticket receipts or other fees. RMS uses those revenues to pay the costs of presenting musical performances, and for other purposes consistent with the organizations tax exempt purpose. In a year, RMS sponsors at least six concerts by the entire 90 member NOVA Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra has performed for as many as 600 audience members in any single concert, providing extremely high quality orchestral music for a modest ticket price, or for a limited fee from the venue, at no cost to the audience.
- $4,128 spent. Line 29 Free Performances: These are ensemble performances for the community put on by members of the orchestra or other musicians RMS supports, for which RMS does not collect ticket receipts or set fees, but may accept donations. Any donations received are used to pay the costs, direct and indirect, of presenting musical performances, and for other purposes consistent with the organizations tax exempt purpose. In a year, RMS organizes free chamber or other ensemble concerts to benefit the Northern Virginia community. There is no admission fee for these performances, but RMS does accept donations. For these performances, RMS often incurs significant costs for music and licensing, as well as recording equipment.
- $1,617 spent. Line 30 Student Supports: These are scholarships, tuition assistance and equipment loans to support musical education for community college students. RMS offers and provides full-year merit-based scholarships annually to students, thereby assisting them in participating in a unique full orchestra experience for college credit. RMS also offers need-based scholarships reimbursing students for tuition costs on a per-semester basis.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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