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True Concord Voices and Orchestra Inc

EIN 56-2488631 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

True Concord shares beauty, joy and harmony with the world by creating musical experiences that move, enrich and inspire. We accomplish this primarily through performances and recordings of masterworks, new works and the music of America's cultural mosaic.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
4
Volunteers
128
Highest pay
$90,000, founding music director

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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $792,977 spent. (French Masters: 2 Concerts, October 11-12 2024, Live Concert Attendance 611) (Frankenstein & Brahms: 3 Concerts, November 22-24 2024, Live Concert Attendance 716, Video Concert Total 8) (Lessons & Carols: 5 Concerts, December 12-15 2024, Live Concert Attendance 1,479, Video Concert Total 13) (Ryan Speedo Green: 1 Concert, January 16 2025, Live Concert Attendance 197) (Handel & Vivaldi: 3 Concerts, January 17-19 2025, Live Concert Attendance 1,223, Video Concert Total 11) (Nation 2025: 1 Concert, February 18 2025, Live Concert Attendance 67) (The Love of Flight: 3 Concerts, February 28-March 2 2025, Live Concert Attendance 1,251, Video Concert Total 12) (Mozart Requiem & Prayers: 3 Concerts, March 28-30 2025, Live Concert Attendance 1,304, Video Concert Total 12) (Chelsea Helm: 1 Concert, April 1 2025, Live Concert Attendance 102).
  2. $152,632 spent. Recording, artistic initiatives and capacity building costs, funded by designated gifts received in current and prior years from individuals.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 February 2007.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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