Fulton Music Society Inc NFP
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Aims to transform what music means in the 21st century by nurturing thoughtful, well-rounded students through dedicated music study. We are working to connect the dots between student life and the professional world by emphasizing skills and experiences that translate beyond their instruments. Through our programs, young musicians will be ready to lead their generation in any field they choose.
- Income
- $191,407
- Spending
- $140,749
- Reserves
- 16.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 78%
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
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 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 (4)
- $100,540 spent. Fulton Summer Music Academy ("FSMA") - Fulton Summer Music Academy is an intensive training program for serious string players taught by world-class faculty under the direction of rising violin pedagogue Addison Teng.
- $4,574 spent. Fulton In Residence ("FIR") - We believe in music's power to connect people across cultural boundaries by fostering collaboration, communication, and understanding. Through Fulton In Residence, select Fulton Summer Music Academy students have the opportunity to join faculty on tour to destinations across the globe. FIR students experience first-hand the life of a touring musician. Intensive rehearsals and planning occupy the months preceding the tour. During the tour itself, students learn about the flexibility and professionalism needed for a successful collaboration with the host institutions. Ample room is left in the itineraries for local cultural experiences and socializing with their peers.
- $29,877 spent. Fulton Chamber Players ("FCP") - The Fulton Chamber Players is a classical music ensemble uniting world-class artists to present exceptional programs. Our members are passionate about bringing the highest quality performances to all audiences as well as inspiring the next generation of musicians.
- $227 spent. Fulton Conservatory of Music ("FCON") offers a boutique music education experience for students seeking a tailored, individualized program of study.
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
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 December 2025.
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 February 2021.
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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