Ascent Vocals
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Educational. The mission of Ascent Vocals is to advocate for quality music education, maintain and improve the vitality of our art form, and provide high quality opportunities to students and teachers throughout the state through summer camps, festivals, in-class workshops, extra-curricular ensembles, and teacher education.
- Income
- $27,497
- Spending
- $23,735
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 62%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2024, 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 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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)
- $11,713 spent. Summer camp for 3rd-12th grade students. One week, 10am-3pm. 79 students. The goal of this camp is to provide access to high quality music education for all students through a low tuition rate, scholarships for any that request them, and using music that is immediately accessible to singers. Students learn vocal techniques, perform in small and large groups both accompanied and a cappella, learn songwriting, acting, live looping, vocal percussion, and arranging. The environment is welcoming and friendly and fosters a wonderful atmosphere for growth.
- $8,197 spent. School year ensemble for 9th-12th grade students. Once per week for 2 hours. 10-15 students per session. The goal of this ensemble is to provide access to high quality music education for all students through a low tuition rate, scholarships for any that request them, and using music that is immediately accessible to singers. Students learn skills of singing in a small group setting and perform for the public at the end of each session. Students also have the opportunity to hone solo singing skills.The environment is welcoming and friendly and fosters a wonderful atmosphere for growth.
- $1,015 spent. Choral festivals. One festival for the local school district. 6 middle school choral programs participated, with 260 singers present. A professional clinician worked with each school, gave them feedback, and did activities with the whole group that promoted connection, proper vocal technique and musicality. Choir had the opportunity to watch and learn from each other.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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