# National Cello Institute

Arts education nonprofit in Los Angeles, California 90041. EIN 95-4090344. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Notify people of the opportunity and availability to learn and gain knowledge of the cello.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954090344/202523109349304322/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A250)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1988
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $186,755 | $214,900 | $746,215 | $746,215 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954090344/202523109349304322/full) |
| Dec 2020 | $13,749 | $28,130 | $398,624 | $398,624 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954090344/202211959349300936/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $169,315 (79%), management $45,585 (21%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $3,035, program fees $158,547, investment income $25,173.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +92% a year, Dec 2020 to Dec 2024). 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: 20 of 84 arts education nonprofits in Los Angeles.
- Revenue $186,755 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 246 arts education nonprofits in California; median $179,559.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Los Angeles County, California: about 1,944,946 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
- 3,703 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Los Angeles: 662 licensed child care centers, 33 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/los-angeles
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is National Cello Institute's EIN?**

National Cello Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4090344. 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 National Cello Institute a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists National Cello Institute in Los Angeles, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1988. 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 National Cello Institute tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to National Cello Institute 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 National Cello Institute do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Notify people of the opportunity and availability to learn and gain knowledge of the cello." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does National Cello Institute take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, National Cello Institute reported total revenue of $186,755 and total expenses of $214,900 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.