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Bella Music Foundation Inc

EIN 83-1986872 · Fort Lee, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

helping blind musicians

Income
$179,598
Spending
$162,042
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Highest pay
$27,600, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 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 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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)
  1. $3,057 spent. BMF Concert Series: The BMF Concert Series aims to revitalize the impact of classical music while expanding its reach to diverse audiences. Each event showcases renowned professionals alongside exceptional blind musicians, highlighting their talent and fostering greater inclusivity in the arts. As we bring this series to different locations, we actively discover and feature outstanding local blind musicians, creating opportunities for recognition and collaboration. Beyond its artistic and cultural significance, the series also serves as a key fundraising initiative, supporting BMF's mission to empower blind musicians and promote accessibility in classical music.
  2. $87,160 spent. BMF INT'L MUSIC FESTIVAL: The BMF International Music Festival Series for the Blind is the world's first classical music festival series dedicated to blind musicians, celebrating their extraordinary artistry, resilience, and contributions to the global music landscape. This pioneering event underscores the transformative power of music as a vehicle for hope, unity, and inclusion, fostering cross-cultural understanding and global harmony. As a dynamic platform, the festival strengthens connections within the blind community worldwide, amplifies their impact, and dismantles barriers through shared performances and compelling personal narratives. By convening distinguished blind musicians and thought leaders, the festival cultivates collaboration, empathy, and innovation, advancing a more inclusive and equitable future.
  3. $37,448 spent. Presented by the Bella Music Foundation Youth Orchestra (BMFYO), this special concert was officially invited by UNESCO as part of the global celebration marking the 20th Anniversary of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 March 2019.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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