American Society of Musical Excellence
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
American Society of Musical Excellence ASME is a platform designed to connect talented musicians and music learners with professionals locally all over the US and the world through music activities academic programs and career development preparations. ASME is dedicated to supporting students who cannot afford music studies with opportunities to access music while providing students teachers and musicians with music resources.
- Income
- $83,140
- Spending
- $77,403
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Highest pay
- $27,500, manager
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 (3)
- $18,904 spent. 2025 American Virtuoso International Music Competition 188 people participated. AVIMC extends its arms to welcome vocalists and instrumentalists including pianists string instruments wind and brass instruments as well as vocalists and chamber music players from around the world. Our competition is a celebration of diversity transcending borders and embracing talents of any nationality. AVIMC places immense value on performers who bring forth a compelling artistic vision and an enchanting stage presence recognizing that these qualities are often the hallmarks of future musical luminaries.
- $16,493 spent. 2025 ASME@WAU Music Festival 21 people participated. The ASME@WAU Music Festival offers world-class instruction and experiences to young musicians. The festivals programs include one-on-one lessons group lessons masterclasses seminars and multiple performing opportunities. ASME@WAU is distinguished by forward-looking instruction and innovative ideas presented by world-class artist-teachers.
- $25,353 spent. 2024-2025 American Virtuoso International Music Competition 149 people participated. AVIMC extends its arms to welcome vocalists and instrumentalists including pianists string instruments wind and brass instruments as well as vocalists and chamber music players from around the world. Our competition is a celebration of diversity transcending borders and embracing talents of any nationality. AVIMC places immense value on performers who bring forth a compelling artistic vision and an enchanting stage presence recognizing that these qualities are often the hallmarks of future musical luminaries.
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 October 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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