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Chopin Foundation of the United States Inc

EIN 59-1778404 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT YOUNG AMERICAN MUSICIANS AND PROMOTE CLASSICAL MUSIC AMONG GENERAL AUDIENCES.

Income
$681,305
Spending
$829,031
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$80,750, 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $788,222 spent. THE CHOPIN FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED STATES IS A NATIONAL NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT (FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL) OF YOUNG TALENTED AMERICAN MUSICIANS. THE PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF AMERICA'S FUTURE MASTER MUSICIANS, WHILE SERVICING THE COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT THEM.
  2. THE NATIONAL CHOPIN PIANO COMPETITION OF THE UNITED STATES IS OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO U.S. CITIZENS AND IS HELD EVERY FIVE YEARS IN MIAMI, FLORIDA. APPROXIMATELY 5,500 PEOPLE ATTEND THIS NATIONAL EVENT. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG AMERICAN PIANISTS OFFERS A FOUR YEAR SUPPORT PROGRAM TO YOUNG OUTSTANDING PIANO STUDENTS. WINNERS OF THE NATIONAL COMPETITION RECEIVE CASH PRIZES, A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONCERT TOUR, AND A PAID TRIP TO WARSAW, POLAND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERNATIONAL CHOPIN PIANO COMPETITION, THE OLDEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS IN THE WORLD.
  3. THE ANNUAL FREE CONCERT SERIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA, "CHOPIN FOR ALL" PROVIDES PUBLIC CONCERT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS AND ACCESS TO THIS QUALITY LIVE MUSIC TO A BROADER AUDIENCE FOR FREE. INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL WINNERS EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, MASTER CLASSES, PUBLICATIONS, AND MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA, SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, AND VIRGINIA ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS.
  4. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS (MUSICAL GRANTS) ARE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED AMERICAN PIANISTS (US CITIZENS OR LEGAL RESIDENTS) NOT YOUNGER THAN 14 AND NOT OLDER THAN 17 YEARS OF AGE ON MAY 15 OF THEIR FIRST YEAR OF APPLICATION. PROCEDURE: AS OF 2015, ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. PLEASE VISIT THE CHOPIN FOUNDATION WEBSITE, WWW.CHOPIN.ORG FOR A LINK TO THE ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.
  5. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS (MUSICAL GRANTS) ARE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED AMERICAN PIANISTS (US CITIZENS OR LEGAL RESIDENTS) NOT YOUNGER THAN 14 AND NOT OLDER THAN 17 YEARS OF AGE ON MAY 15 OF THEIR FIRST YEAR OF APPLICATION. PROCEDURE: AS OF 2015, ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. PLEASE VISIT THE CHOPIN FOUNDATION WEBSITE, WWW.CHOPIN.ORG FOR A LINK TO THE ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

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 October 1979.

    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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