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Lagrange Symphony Orchestra Inc

EIN 58-1902569 · Lagrange, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LAGRANGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INC. IS: TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC. THE LAGRANGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FULFILLS THIS MISSION WHEN IT PROVIDES: CULTURAL EXPERIENCE; EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ADOPT SUCH GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS THE BOARD DEEMS NECESSARY OR PROPER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION.

Income
$552,771
Spending
$493,225
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
3
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$60,000, executive di

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $221,118 spent. CONCERT PERFORMANCES FOR LOCAL AUDIENCES WITH LOCAL PERFORMERS. PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFIED AREA MUSICIANS TO FURTHER THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND PROVIDES CULTURAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE VENUE FOR THE ORCHESTRA IS THE CALLAWAY AUDITORIUM.
  2. $46,089 spent. STUDENT COMPETITIONS - THE SYMPHONY ENCOURAGES EXPERTISE IN PERFORMANCE AND PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ASPIRING STUDENTS TO AUDITION BEFORE RECOGNIZED JUDGES FOR AWARDS. TWO COMPETITIONS ARE HELD, ONE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN NEIGHBORING STATES AND ONE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES.
  3. $24,847 spent. THE LAGRANGE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA(LSYO) - THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA IS A PERFORMING GROUP OF STUDENT MUSICIANS FROM THE TROUP COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1996 TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR LOCAL CHILDREN'S MUSICAL TALENTS. PARTICIPANTS RANGE IN AGE FROM 7 - 18 AND HAVE TYPICALLY BEEN PLAYING THEIR INSTRUMENT FOR TWO YEARS OR MORE. THEY PERFORM IN TWO MAJOR CONCERTS PER YEAR AND APPEAR PERIODICALLY WITH THE LSO.

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 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 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 August 1990.

    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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