Mahalo
San Francisco, CA

VILLA SINFONIA FOUNDATION

EIN 94-3211883
Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts
Mission

The organization is dedicated to developing string musicians of all ages and abilities, through the performance of chamber music and chamber orchestra music, assisted and coached by music professionals.

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

About VILLA SINFONIA FOUNDATION

Villa Sinfonia Foundation is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops string musicians of all ages through coaching, instruction, and public performances by chamber ensembles and a chamber orchestra. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/943211883))

The organization operates a Preparatory Division and a Villa Chamber Orchestra that present seasonal concerts (including family, holiday, and spring concerts) and provides scholarships/limited financial aid for students to participate. ([villasinfonia.org](https://villasinfonia.org/pages/programs/concerts.html?utm_source=openai))

Villa Sinfonia has maintained strong financial efficiency in recent filings and continues to operate with a volunteer/part-time professional-led staffing model and an independent board, making it an active donor-facing arts education organization in San Francisco. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/943211883))

Notable achievements

High program-efficiency

Reported program expense ratios around 94–100% in recent fiscal years, reflecting that the vast majority of expenses support programs and performances rather than overhead. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/943211883))

Longstanding music-training programs

Operates enduring seasonal concert series and a multi-level training structure (Preparatory Division and Villa Chamber Orchestra) providing continuity of instruction and public performance opportunities for students. ([villasinfonia.org](https://villasinfonia.org/pages/programs/concerts.html?utm_source=openai))

Stable public profile and tax-exempt status

Maintains an active website and appears in nonprofit databases and arts listings as an established 501(c)(3) (EIN 94-3211883), demonstrating verifiable status for donors. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/943211883))

At a glance

Total assets
$251K
Annual revenue
$221K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
94-3211883
Location
San Francisco, CA
On Mahalo since
April 2026

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

Recognition

Four-star (high) rating / strong accountability & finance metrics on Charity Navigator; public financial metrics show sustained low liabilities and favorable governance disclosures.
Featured program listing and local coverage in arts outlets (San Francisco Classical Voice) documenting program offerings and community performances. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/943211883))
Listed in nonprofit data services (CauseIQ / IRS business master file entries) with verified EIN 94-3211883 and recent 990 filings through 2024. ([causeiq.com](https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/villa-sinfonia-foundation%2C943211883/?utm_source=openai))

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