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Texas Association for Symphony Orchestras

EIN 74-2575225 · Austin, TX

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

What it says it does

TASO PROVIDES FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, NETWORKING, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR ORCHESTRAS THROUGHOUT TEXAS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 88 out of 100.

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
8 of 8
Has a 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
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 May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$25,999 spent. THE JUANITA MILLER CONCERTO COMPETITION IS A STATE-WIDE COMPETITION OPEN TO TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12. THERE WERE 57 CONTESTANTS FROM TEXAS COMPETING THIS YEAR. THE COMPETITION FURTHERS MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. PUBLIC ATTENDANCE NUMBERS 90-100.
$4,194 spent. QUARTERLY BOARD MEETINGS FOR MEMBER LEAGUES AND GUILDS THROUGHOUT TEXAS ALLOW MEMBERS TO SHARE FUNDRAISING IDEAS, LEARN FROM EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS, AND NETWORK TO IMPROVE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS.
$502 spent. TASO HAS AN AWARDS PROGRAM IN WHICH MEMBERS SUBMIT THEIR PROJECT ACTIVITIES FOR EVALUATION. THE WINNERS ARE INVITED TO PRESENT THEIR RECOGNIZED PROJECTS AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. PROJECT CATEGORIES INCLUDE COMMUNICATION/TECHNOLOGY, LEADERSHIP/SERVICE, FUNDRAISING, AND EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE ARE GIVEN TO OUTSTANDING SUPPORTERS OF TEXAS SYMPHONIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: VOLUNTEER, PATRON, BUSINESS, AND LEGISLATOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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