Greater Miami Community Concert Band Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Greater Miami Community Concert Band Inc. operating as the Greater Miami Symphonic Band is a community band comprising approximately 80 advanced amateur musicians. Rehearsing weekly from September 1 to July 4 the band presents ten public concerts annually. This year performances included four concerts at the 600-seat Gusman Hall on the University of Miami campus three concerts at the 500-seat Pinecrest Gardens two at minor venues and the Coral Gables 4th of July fireworks celebration attracting an estimated 30,000 attendees at the Biltmore Golf Course and surrounding area.
- Income
- $94,518
- Spending
- $79,744
- Reserves
- 7.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Highest pay
- $5,000, music director conductor
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 July 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)
- $40,339 spent. Gusman Hall concerts were held in December with Conductor Robert Longfield; in March with Conductor Robert Longfield and Guest Conductor Frank Ticheli; and in May with Conductor Robert Longfield and Guest Conductor Tina DiMeglio. The scheduled October concert was cancelled due to Hurricane Milton-related scheduling issues.
- $11,747 spent. Pinecrest Gardens Family Concerts were held in November December and February with Conductor Robert Longfield. These concerts are at the Banyan Bowl and are designed to appeal to all generations of families and have experienced growing and enthusiastic audiences.
- $7,885 spent. The City of Coral Gables annual Fourth of July Celebration includes a band concert which has featured the Greater Miami Symphonic Band since the series began. This years concert was conducted by Jay Reese with guest soloist Dale Underwood. The fireworks immediately follow the concert. The band members had the choice of receiving a $100 stipend for performing or a $100 credit to Band annual dues. The concert was sponsored this year by the City of Coral Gables.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 August 1981.
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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