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Volti

EIN 94-2699509 · San Francisco, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VOLTI IS DEDICATED TO THE DISCOVERY, CREATION, AND PERFORMANCE OF NEW VOCAL MUSIC.THE ENSEMBLE'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AND SHOWCASE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MUSIC & COMPOSERS, AND TO INTRODUCE CONTEMPORARY VOCAL MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO LOCAL AUDIENCES.

Income
$267,310
Spending
$289,696
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (4)
  1. $102,506 spent. Other (contract work for Composers, Festivals & Presenters) Volti was contracted for Festival Napa Valley in July 2024, performing varied opera scene work plus performances for composer Gordon Getty. Volti was also contracted in March 2024 with the SF Ballet for their performance of Midsummer Nights Dream.
  2. $71,754 spent. Concerts: Voltis 45th Season included self-produced concerts. In November 2023 we presented the concert Book of Colors, including premieres by Marcos Balter (Livros das Cores (Book of Colors), mvmt 4), Yu-hui Changs Being: Two Collins Songs, and Mark Winges Words Cast Shadows. Our February 2024 self-produced concert De Profundis included premieres by Jens Ibsen (De Profundis), and a US premiere of Joanna Marshs All Shall Be Well.
  3. $15,376 spent. Collaborations: (Collaborations with other arts organizations): In May 2024, we collaborated with SF Contemporary Music Players to present the world premiere of Richard Festingers Worlds Apart at the Brava Theater in San Francisco.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Education: Volti successfully hosted its second post-Covid Choral Institute a weekend retreat specifically for high school choirs. Students from two different choral programs participated in this immersive educational experience. The weekend was filled with inspiring music-making, meaningful connections, and transformative learning, leaving a lasting impact on the young singers who attended.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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