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Serenata Chamber Orchestra Inc

EIN 82-0537922 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 510(C)(3) OF THE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE. THE CORPORATION MAY RECEIVE GIFTS, BEQUESTS, AND DEVISES OF PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL. THE CORPORATION SHALL HOLD SUCH PROPERTY RECEIVED AND MAKE DISTIRBUTIONS OF INCOME AND PRINCIPAL IN SUCH AMOUNTS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS SET OUT BELOW ENUMERATING THOSE RULES, REQUIREMENTS, AND RESTRICTIONS. WITHIN THE CONTEXT SET FORTH ABOVE, THE CORPORATION SPONSORS A COMMUNITY STRING ORCHESTRA IN THE TREASURE VALLEY AREA OF IDAHO, WITH A GOAL OF MUSICALLY ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ORCHESTRA MEMBERS THROUGH PARTICIPATION; THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE THROUGH FREE CONCERTS; AND STUDENTS THROUGH FREE CONCERTS AND SPOTLIGHT PERFORMANCES.

Income
$78,142
Spending
$76,056
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 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 3% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $29,592 spent. SERENATA CHAMBER ORCHESTRASERENATA ORCHESTRA INSPIRES A LIFELONG PASSION FOR MUSIC, ENRICHES THE LIVES OF OUR MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCE, AND ENGAGES THE PEOPLE OF THE TREASURE VALLEY BY PERFORMING FREE CONCERTS THAT ARE INNOVATIVE, FUN, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY.
  2. $38,069 spent. IDAHO ORCHESTRA INSTITUTE (IOI)LED FROM THE PODIUM BY ROBERT FRANZ, WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE COMPLETE ARTIST, YOUNG MUSICIANS EXPLORE A MAJOR ORCHESTRAL MASTERPIECE WHILE DEVELOPING A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH THEIR CORE ARTIST. THROUGH REHEARSALS, SECTIONALS, DAILY YOGA AND OPEN DIALOGUE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DELVE INTO REPERTOIRE THAT WILL ESTABLISH STRONG PERFORMANCE PRACTICES FOR YEARS TO COME.
  3. $2,233 spent. ARPEGGIOPROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF LIVES THROUGH PLAYING MUSIC. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING ADULT MUSICIANS TO CONTINUE THEIR MUSICAL EDUCATION THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN ORCHESTRA THAT EMPHASIZES THE JOY OF MUSIC COMBINED WITH THE CAMARADERIE OF FELLOW INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL MUSICIANS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2004.

    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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