Msa-People in Plazas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CURIATE FREE SUMMER NOONTIME CONCERTS IN DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO. EVERY YEAR WECONSCIOUSLY STRIVE TO PRODUCE EVENTS THAT BRING A DIVERSITY OF MUSIC TO OURAUDIENCES. PIP STANDS IN SUPPORT OF MUSICIANS WHO ARE WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, ANDMEMBERS OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY, AND IMMIGRANTS. WE NOT ONLY ENCOURAGEPARTICIPATION, WE HAVE BEEN AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR ARTISTS TO JOIN OUR RANKS ANDEXPOSE THEIR TALENTS TO THE PUBLIC.
- Income
- $136,797
- Spending
- $122,707
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $50,400, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- $114,349 spent. EACH YEAR THE PEOPLE IN PLAZAS (PIP) FREE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCOPRODUCES MORE THAN 130 CONCERTS IN 15 DIFFERENT VENUES ON OR NEAR MARKET STREETFROM THE EMBARCADERO TO FOURTH STREET.ALL MUSICIANS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM ARE LOCAL PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE ABLETO SHOWCASE ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS AND PLAY MUSIC IN A VARIETY OF GENRES.WE WORK WITH OWNERS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACES TO CREATE LIVE MUSICEVENTS THAT PROVIDE A HEALTHY RESPITE FROM THE WORKDAY AND A PLACE TO ENJOY LUNCH,MEET UP WITH FRIENDS, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SUNSHINE AND BEAUTY OF DOWNTOWNSAN FRANCISCO.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 1999.
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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