Carlisle Floyd Centennial
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Organization principally exists to a build a broad network of educational opportunities for acknowledging the contributions of American music b assist in funding the production of various recordings and books to further public education on operas and c promotion of arts generally. Additionally the Organization exists to solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes; and pursue any other purpose permitted to be pursued by a charity or by a private foundation should this organization ever become a private foundation as that term is defined in 26 USC 501a and c3 and associated regulations as each may from time to time be amended.
- Income
- $258,814
- Spending
- $79,054
- Spent on programs
- 43%
- Reserves
- 14 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 3
- Highest pay
- $50,000, executive director
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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.
Spending floor
0 of 1543% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $18,672 spent. Community and Learning - Through our community and learning initiatives the Carlisle Floyd Centennial aims to engage individuals of all ages and backgrounds in the beauty and depth of Floyds operatic storytelling. We have created and distributed in-school curricula for students comissioned new scholarly articles and new surtitles in English and Spanish translations these programs will provide opportunities for people everywhere to immerse themselves in the world of Carlisle Floyds music
- $11,585 spent. Carnegie Hall Celebration - A landmark Centennial Concert at Carnegie Hall on June 20 2026. This unforgettable evening featured world-renowned artists orchestral musicians and the choirs of the University of Houston and Florida State University performing beloved favorites like Aint It A Pretty Night alongside rarely heard works and selections from Willie Stark and Cold Sassy Tree.
- $3,555 spent. Public Awareness - The Carlisle Floyd Centennial seeks to bring awareness of the great composers life and works to the broader public. Through the publication of a new companion to the official biography exhibits and integrated media outreach we are dedicated to preserving and promoting his remarkable legacy ensuring his impact on American opera is recognized and celebrated leading up to the anniversary year and beyond.
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
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 November 6, 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 April 2024.
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 November 4, 2026.
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