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All Florida Youth Orchestra

EIN 65-0063799 · Hollywood, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FYO'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND BUILD THE SELF-ESTEEM OF MUSICALLY GIFTED AND AT-RISK STUDENTS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS AND TO UPLIFT SOUTH FLORIDA'S DIVERSE COMMUNITY WITH QUALITY MUSIC PERFORMANCES. FYO'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMANCES ARE DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE, AND EXCELLENCE IN LIFE.

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
0

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

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

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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. ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMMING PROVIDES 425 STUDENTS IN SEVEN ORCHESTRA DIVISIONS (PRINCIPAL ORCHESTRA, SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, REPERTORY STRINGS, CHAMBER STRINGS, SILVER STRINGS, ALPHA STRINGS, AND FLUTE CHOIR), BASED UPON THEIR LEVEL, WITH WEEKLY MUSIC INSTRUCTION IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, SIX (6) CHAMBER ENSEMBLE GROUPS (AURORA STRINGS, TOP BRASS, IRIDIUM, UPBEAT PERCUSSION, STRINGS OF STEEL AND TROPICAL QUARTET) RECEIVE WEEKLY COACHING SESSIONS AND PREPARATION FOR OUTREACH PERFORMANCES. MUSIC MENTORING IS ALSO OFFERED WEEKLY TO ALL FYO MUSICIANS. IT COMPRISES A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS, MASTER CLASSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, LECTURES AND INTERACTION WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS WHO ARE NOT FYO STAFF.
  2. MUSIC STEPS (STUDENTS TRANSFORMED THROUGH EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS) PROVIDES 35 WEEKS OF FREE MUSIC LESSONS FOR MORE THAN 485 CHILDREN IN TITLE I SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION. MUSIC STEPS HAS TWO COMPONENTS: PRE-SCHOOL EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AGES BABIES - 4 AND INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION, DURING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS, FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN GRADES 3, 4, AND 5 WHO ATTEND TITLE I SCHOOLS.
  3. COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES AND OUTREACH - FYO ORCHESTRAS PERFORM EIGHT (8) MAIN STAGE CONCERTS AND ENSEMBLE GROUPS ENTERTAIN AT MORE THAN 40 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PERFORMANCES FOR NON-PROFIT, HEALTH, GOVERNMENT, SOCIAL SERVICE, SENIOR CENTERS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE, AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES. MORE THAN 38,400 ATTENDEES OF ALL AGES, ECONOMIC STATUS, AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS ARE EXPOSED TO SYMPHONIC MUSIC CONCERTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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