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    Academy of Vocal Arts

    Academy of Vocal Arts

     

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    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.avaopera.org

    ...1920 SPRUCE ST
    Philadelphia PA 19103-6613

    215-735-1685


    Philadelphia PA | IRS ruling year: 1938 | EIN: 23-1352001  

     

    Founded in 1934, the Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is the only tuition-free institution dedicated exclusively to the study of voice. The AVA's mission is to provide vocal and opera training of the highest quality to exceptionally talented and committed young singers who have the potential for international stature, and to present them in professional performances that are accessible to a wide community. Gifted singers have come from throughout the world to seek the exceptional guidance and training that The Academy of Vocal Arts offers. Admission into AVA's four-year program is highly competitive, with approximately 30 singers enrolled in any given year. Those who are accepted are immersed in an intensive performance program led by some of the most dedicated and inspired teachers and creative artists in the world of opera.

    Prominent graduates include Stephen Costello, Ailyn Perez, Angela Meade, Michael Fabiano, Bryan Hymel, Latonia Moore, Vanessa Vasquez, and Corinne Winters.

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 87%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Academy of Vocal Arts is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.

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    Accountability & Finance

     

    Academy of Vocal Arts has earned a 87% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. 

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    Accountability and Transparency
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    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
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    Financial Metrics
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    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 8.20% - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 5.84 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.17 - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 15.90% - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 9.70% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 74.20% - 6.91/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 2.83% - 3.83/10 pts

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