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Volta Music Foundation Inc

EIN 83-2167948 · Pompano Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VOLTA MUSIC FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE THEIR MUSICAL CAREERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$774,754
Spending
$597,253
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
21
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$96,000, executive di

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (1)
  1. $476,728 spent. LINK UP THE LINK UP PROGRAM IS A DYNAMIC MUSIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS ACROSS BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES. VOLTA PARTNERS WITH CARNEGIE HALL'S WEILL MUSIC INSTITUTE TO OFFER THIS PROGRAM TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5, FOSTERING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND ENHANCING THEIR OVERALL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SINGING, RECORDER PLAYING, AND COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCES WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, CULMINATING IN A SYMPHONY CONCERT BY VOLTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. VOLTA PROVIDES ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS, FREE INSTRUMENTS, TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT AND AN INTERACTIVE CONCERT. LINK UP AIMS TO TRANSFORM MUSIC EDUCATION, ADDRESS FUNDING GAPS, AND PROMOTE A LASTING APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM NURTURES CREATIVITY, BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND FOSTERS COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC. OF CLIENTS SERVED: 3500 STUDENTS/PROVIDED SCHOOL YEAR (AUGUST-APRIL)/3 CONCERTS A YEAR AFTERSCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM THE VOLTA AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN BROWARD COUNTY, FOCUSING ON STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-5. THE PROGRAM OFFERS GROUP MUSIC INSTRUCTION ON STRING INSTRUMENTS AND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE. WITH EXPERIENCED TEACHING ARTISTS AND STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, VOLTA AIMS TO REMOVE BARRIERS OF COST AND ACCESS, SUPPORTING STUDENTS' ARTISTIC, ACADEMIC, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THE PROGRAM NOW OPERATES AT MULTIPLE COMMUNITY CENTER SITES, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS AND TITLE I SCHOOLS. OF CLIENTS SERVED: 250 STUDENTS/PROVIDED SEPTEMBER-MAY/2 CONCERTS A YEAR LATIN AMERICAN EXCHANGE THE LATIN AMERICAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG MUSICIANS IN LATIN AMERICA OPPORTUNITIES FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD. PROFESSORS FROM UNIVERSITIES AND CONSERVATORIES PROVIDE FREE MASTERCLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND GROUP LESSONS IN VARIOUS LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS IN STUDYING AT U.S. MUSIC CONSERVATORIES, ASSISTING THEM WITH APPLICATIONS, AUDITIONS, AND VISA PROCESSES. ADDITIONALLY, THESE STUDENTS OFTEN INTERN IN VOLTA'S PROGRAMS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING OTHER STUDENTS' GROWTH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, CONCERT SERIES, AND INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS IN ANGUILLA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. OF CLIENTS SERVED: 270 STUDENTS ENGAGED THROUGH LESSONS AND OUTREACH CONCERTS/YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM/10 CONCERTS A YEAR LINK UP THE LINK UP PROGRAM IS A DYNAMIC MUSIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS ACROSS BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES. VOLTA PARTNERS WITH CARNEGIE HALL'S WEILL MUSIC INSTITUTE TO OFFER THIS PROGRAM TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5, FOSTERING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND ENHANCING THEIR OVERALL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SINGING, RECORDER PLAYING, AND COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCES WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, CULMINATING IN A SYMPHONY CONCERT BY VOLTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. VOLTA PROVIDES ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS, FREE INSTRUMENTS, TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT AND AN INTERACTIVE CONCERT. LINK UP AIMS TO TRANSFORM MUSIC EDUCATION, ADDRESS FUNDING GAPS, AND PROMOTE A LASTING APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM NURTURES CREATIVITY, BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND FOSTERS COMMUNITY COHESION THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC. OF CLIENTS SERVED: 3500 STUDENTS/PROVIDED SCHOOL YEAR (AUGUST-APRIL)/3 CONCERTS A YEAR AFTERSCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM THE VOLTA AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN BROWARD COUNTY, FOCUSING ON STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-5. THE PROGRAM OFFERS GROUP MUSIC INSTRUCTION ON STRING INSTRUMENTS AND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE. WITH EXPERIENCED TEACHING ARTISTS AND STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, VOLTA AIMS TO REMOVE BARRIERS OF COST AND ACCESS, SUPPORTING STUDENTS' ARTISTIC, ACADEMIC, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THE PROGRAM NOW OPERATES AT MULTIPLE COMMUNITY CENTER SITES, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS AND TITLE I SCHOOLS. OF CLIENTS SERVED: 250 STUDENTS/PROVIDED SEPTEMBER-MAY/2 CONCERTS A YEAR LATIN AMERICAN EXCHANGE THE LATIN AMERICAN EXCHANGE PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG MUSICIANS IN LATIN AMERICA OPPORTUNITIES FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD. PROFESSORS FROM UNIVERSITIES AND CONSERVATORIES PROVIDE FREE MASTERCLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND GROUP LESSONS IN VARIOUS LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS IN STUDYING AT U.S. MUSIC CONSERVATORIES, ASSISTING THEM WITH APPLICATIONS, AUDITIONS, AND VISA PROCESSES. ADDITIONALLY, THESE STUDENTS OFTEN INTERN IN VOLTA'S PROGRAMS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING OTHER STUDENTS' GROWTH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, CONCERT SERIES, AND INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS IN ANGUILLA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. OF CLIENTS SERVED: 270 STUDENTS ENGAGED THROUGH LESSONS AND OUTREACH CONCERTS/YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM/10 CONCERTS A YEAR

Source: Form 990 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 December 2018.

    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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