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Whittier Regional Symphony

EIN 95-6096748 · Whittier, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WHITTIER REGIONAL SYMPHONY IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES THROUGH ADMISSION-FREE CONCERTS, TO EXPAND THE MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE OF YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR THE TALENTS OF MUSICIANS IN THE GREATER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC.

Income
$165,176
Spending
$151,598
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. $130,068 spent. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS FOUR PROGRAMS PER YEAR OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC TO THE GENERAL POPULATION FREE OF CHARGE. IN ADDITION THE ASSOCIATION HAS A CHILDREN'S CONCERT PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN TO MUSIC APPRECIATION, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WHICH PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO TOP PERFORMERS. YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNERS ARE INVITED BACK TO PERFORM AS SOLOISTS WITH THE SYMPHONY.
  2. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS FOUR PROGRAMS PER YEAR OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC TO THE GENERAL POPULATION FREE OF CHARGE. IN ADDITION THE ASSOCIATION HAS A CHILDREN'S CONCERT PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN TO MUSIC APPRECIATION, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WHICH PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO TOP PERFORMERS. YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNERS ARE INVITED BACK TO PERFORM AS SOLOISTS WITH THE SYMPHONY.
  3. THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS FOUR PROGRAMS PER YEAR OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC TO THE GENERAL POPULATION FREE OF CHARGE. IN ADDITION THE ASSOCIATION HAS A CHILDREN'S CONCERT PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE LOCAL SCHOOL CHILDREN TO MUSIC APPRECIATION, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WHICH PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO TOP PERFORMERS. YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNERS ARE INVITED BACK TO PERFORM AS SOLOISTS WITH THE SYMPHONY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1960.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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