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St Paul Conservatory of Music

A music-making community, offering high quality music education to all segments of society.

Arts & Culture St Paul, MN EIN 412002832 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About St Paul Conservatory of Music

The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music: Music School serving all ages, all levels, all instruments. The SPCM offers excellence in music education. Join us and learn from world class musicians. Our low-pressure culture of warmth and fostering allows individual growth for students at any level. Our mus

Founded
Headquarters
St Paul, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A6E
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

A music-making community, offering high quality music education to all segments of society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A6E
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.82
Program expenses$0.82 ($1.3 million)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

St Paul Conservatory of Music is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in St Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 412002832. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 85 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

St Paul Conservatory of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

St Paul Conservatory of Music is located in St Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, St Paul Conservatory of Music has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

St Paul Conservatory of Music is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 85 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for St Paul Conservatory of Music. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

St Paul Conservatory of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 85%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music: Music School serving all ages, all levels, all instruments. The SPCM offers excellence in music education. Join us and learn from world class musicians. Our low-pressure culture of warmth and fostering allows individual growth for students at any level. Our mus St Paul Conservatory of Music is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: St Paul Conservatory of Music's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to St Paul Conservatory of Music are generally tax-deductible in the United States. St Paul Conservatory of Music is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 412002832, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

NI
Nina Archabal
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Amy K•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Ben V•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christine S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CL
Clara O••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CL
Clea G••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
HE
Heidi T•••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jamie E•••••••• M••••••
TREASURER
JA
Jamie E•••••••• M••••••
TREASURER
JE
Jennifer A•••••• B••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Keith H••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Kelly S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Madeline W••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Martha M••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Mary L••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MI
Michael A••••
PRESIDENT
MI
Michael S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
NI
Nina A•••••••
President
SC
Scott B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SU
Susan B••••••
SECRETARY
TA
Taylor D••••
BOARD MEMBER
TE
Teele S••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TH
Thomas B••••
BOARD MEMBER
TO
Torrii Y•••••
BOARD MEMBER
WI
William E•••••
BOARD MEMBER
X
X C•••••••• H••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
St Paul Conservatory of Music This page 93 $1.7 million 82%
Putnam Foundation 93 $2.7 million 88%
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc 93 $9.0 million 88%
The Tallahassee Ballet Inc 93 $1.2 million 80%
Connecticut Public Affairs Network Inc 93 $3.5 million 83%
Classical Music Institute Cmi 93 $2.5 million 93%
Battery Dance Corporation 93 $1.3 million 82%
Omaha Theater Company 93 $5.7 million 81%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 85 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about St Paul Conservatory of Music

What is St Paul Conservatory of Music?
St Paul Conservatory of Music is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Paul, United States. The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music: Music School serving all ages, all levels, all instruments. The SPCM offers excellence in music education. Join us and learn from world class musicians. Our low-pressure culture of warmth and fostering allows individual growth for students at any level. Our mus
When was St Paul Conservatory of Music founded?
St Paul Conservatory of Music was founded in 2001.
Who leads St Paul Conservatory of Music?
Nina Archabal serves as President.
Where is St Paul Conservatory of Music located?
Headquartered in St Paul, United States.
What is St Paul Conservatory of Music's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is St Paul Conservatory of Music trustworthy?
St Paul Conservatory of Music has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is St Paul Conservatory of Music's registration number?
IRS EIN: 412002832.
What is St Paul Conservatory of Music's website?
http://www.thespcm.org