Grand Rapids, MI

ST CECILIA MUSIC SOCIETY (operating as St. Cecilia Music Center)

EIN 38-0996360

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

To promote the appreciation, performance, and study of music in order to enrich the human spirit and enhance the quality of life for the residents of West Michigan.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About ST CECILIA MUSIC SOCIETY (operating as St. Cecilia Music Center)

St. Cecilia Music Society (doing business as St. Cecilia Music Center) is a long-established, donor-facing 501(c)(3) arts organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1883. It operates a historic performance and education venue and presents a season of chamber, jazz, and folk artists alongside community ensembles. The organization runs a robust School of Music and community programs that provide tuition assistance, in-school programming, youth camps, and affordable ticketing to increase access to music education and live performance. In recent years SCMC has expanded its presenting and education work, diversified its roster of artists, and sustained significant community fundraising support.

Notable achievements

Founded 1883; historic performance home

Established as the St. Cecilia Society in 1883, the organization built and continues to operate a landmark performance venue that is recognized as a longstanding cultural institution in Grand Rapids.

Expanded education & access (FY22–FY24)

SCMC’s School of Music and community programs served numerous students through tuition assistance, in-school programs, and summer camps (e.g., 56 students in summer camp 2023), and more than 170 local students attended performances via free or discounted tickets in 2022–2023.

Successful community fundraising & financial scale

SCMC secured major community support including a Meijer Foundation match campaign ($50,000 match in 2023) and maintained seven-figure annual revenues and multi-million-dollar net assets in recent fiscal years, supporting sustained program delivery and venue operations.

At a glance

Total assets: $7.9M
Annual revenue: $1.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-0996360
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: www.scmcgr.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated by Charity Navigator with a high score (Four-Star / ~92%) indicating strong accountability and financial transparency.

The organization’s building and legacy are locally recognized; the venue is listed as a historic/cultural site and is widely referenced as a long-standing centerpiece of Grand Rapids’ arts community.

Supported and recognized by regional funders and arts agencies (including major local foundations and state arts support), reflecting community and sector endorsement of its programming and educational mission.

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