Nucleus Orchestral Program Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to offer music education and foster cultural development through structured instruction in musical instruments.
- Income
- $18,913
- Spending
- $20,275
- Reserves
- -0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 69%
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)
- Date: July 19 2025 Event: Summer Symphonic Concert Venue: Tohopekaliga High School Auditorium 3675 Boggy Creek Rd Kissimmee FL 34744 Participants: 160 students on stage supported by volunteers and program staff Volunteers: 25 Audience: Approximately 800 attendees Program: The Nucleus Orchestral Program presented its Summer Symphonic Concert featuring youth musicians under the direction of Maestro Benito Liendo with choral and orchestral performances inspired by El Sistema. The program included guest performers and a diverse repertoire highlighting the artistic and social impact of the organization in the community.
- Date: December 13 2025 Event: Christmas Stars Symphony Concert Venue: Westbury High School Auditorium Houston TX Participants: 130 students on stage supported by volunteers and program staff Volunteers: 20 Audience: Approximately 450 attendees Program: The Nucleus Orchestral Program presented its Christmas Stars Symphony Concert as a year-end performance featuring youth musicians and the Adult Choir. The program included orchestral choral and solo performances highlighting the organizations artistic development community engagement and educational impact.
- Date: December 20 2025 Event: Christmas Stars Symphonic Gala by The Nucleus Orchestral Program Venue: Tohopekaliga High School Auditorium 3675 Boggy Creek Rd Kissimmee FL 34744 Participants: Over 200 students on stage supported by volunteers and program staff Volunteers: 35 Audience: Approximately 800 attendees Program: The Nucleus Orchestral Program presented its Christmas Stars Symphonic Gala featuring youth musicians from the Orlando chapter under the direction of Maestro Benito Liendo. The program included orchestral and holiday repertoire with guest artists and choir performances highlighting the organizations mission to promote youth development community engagement and cultural enrichment through music.
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 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 March 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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