SAINT LOUIS STRING COLLECTIVE
EIN 32-0589740 · Music (A68)
What they do
Saint Louis String Collective is A Music Education Organization. The Organization Promotes Creative, Multi-genre String Instrument Playing Through Educational Programming and Performance Opportunities. We Believe That High Quality, Diverse Music Education Should Be Available to People of All Ages, Abilities and Incomes. We Believe That Supporting The Arts is Essential to The Health and Well-being of Our Community. We Believe That Mastering Techniques and Styles Outside of The Traditional Classical Pedagogy, Such As Developing Improvisational Skills and Learning By Ear Develops Well-rounded Musicianship. We Believe That Learning A Variety of Musical Styles and Traditions Cultivates Compassion and Curiosity.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $8.90 was reported for mission work and $0.00 for fundraising. Understand this before you give.
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $10,429 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (4)
ALYSSA AVERYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RANYA IQBALCOMMUNICATIONS AND STUDIO COORDINATOR
SARAH VELASQUEZFINANCIAL MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR
BRANDY GREINERPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2019
- Location
- 3532A GREENWOOD BLVD, MAPLEWOOD, MO 63143-4211
- County
- St. Louis (city)
- In care of
- Sarah Velasquez
- Primary officer
- Sarah Velasquez, Financial Manager and Administrator
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Music (A68)
- IRS tax category
- Music