# Southwest Music Education Association

Arts education nonprofit in Chino Hills, California 91709. EIN 81-0832391. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/810832391-southwest-music-education-association

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The organization's purpose is to support visual and performing arts organizations and music education programs through a wide variety of means, including but not limited to technical assistance and educational consultation.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2026: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/810832391/202632389349302103/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2016
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $417,580 | $274,732 | $335,528 | $335,527 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/810832391/202632389349302103/full) |
| Jun 2025 | $262,512 | $251,633 | $192,936 | $192,679 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/810832391/202522479349300327/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $113,961 | $65,339 | $132,516 | $132,516 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/810832391/202222219349200327/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2026: programs $191,901 (70%), management $82,831 (30%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2026: gifts and grants $0, program fees $413,865, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +38% a year, Jun 2022 to Jun 2026). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 3 arts education nonprofits in Chino Hills.
- Revenue $417,580 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Bernardino County, California: about 549,148 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chino Hills: 17 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/chino-hills
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Southwest Music Education Association's EIN?**

Southwest Music Education Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0832391. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Southwest Music Education Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Southwest Music Education Association in Chino Hills, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2016. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Southwest Music Education Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Southwest Music Education Association as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Southwest Music Education Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2026: "The organization's purpose is to support visual and performing arts organizations and music education programs through a wide variety of means, including but not limited to technical assistance and educational consultation." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Southwest Music Education Association take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2026, Southwest Music Education Association reported total revenue of $417,580 and total expenses of $274,732 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.