# Music in the Schools Foundation

Arts education nonprofit in Palo Alto, California 94306. EIN 91-2152501. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Music Education

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/912152501/202601009349201500/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2001
- 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 2025 | $66,452 | $74,925 | $216,087 | $216,087 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/912152501/202601009349201500/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $67,706 | $111,100 | $206,400 | $206,400 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/912152501/202303179349205970/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $48,370 | $88,324 | $281,154 | $281,154 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/912152501/202220509349200317/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $62,825, program fees $0, investment income $3,627.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +8% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2025). 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 4 arts education nonprofits in Palo Alto.
- Revenue $66,452 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Clara County, California: about 373,834 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
- 782 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Palo Alto: 53 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/palo-alto
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Music in the Schools Foundation's EIN?**

Music in the Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2152501. 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 Music in the Schools Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Music in the Schools Foundation in Palo Alto, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2001. 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 Music in the Schools Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Music in the Schools Foundation 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 Music in the Schools Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Music Education" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Music in the Schools Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Music in the Schools Foundation reported total revenue of $66,452 and total expenses of $74,925 on its Form 990-EZ (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.