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American Federation of Pueri Cantores

The mission of pueri cantores is to evangelize young people by introducing them to the power and beauty of sacred music, enriching their lives and growing them ever …

American Federation Of Pueri

Arts & Culture Orange, CA EIN: 010667937 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About American Federation of Pueri Cantores

AFPC organizes choral festivals for students in grades 4 through 12. A repertoire is provided to each choir, which is then sung in a regional cathedral. For the year ended June 30, 2022, AFPC sponsored 8 in person festivals with over 1000 students participating. 14 festivals were held in 2023 with over 2000 student participants, and AFPC anticipates hosting 16 festivals in 2024 with over 2500 student participants.

Founded
Headquarters
Orange, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A6B
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Mission

The mission of pueri cantores is to evangelize young people by introducing them to the power and beauty of sacred music, enriching their lives and growing them ever closer to their catholic faith.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 25%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.25
Program$0.25

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Federation of Pueri Cantores has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable charities. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Federation of Pueri Cantores is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Orange, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 010667937. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $218K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Federation of Pueri Cantores's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010667937. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

American Federation of Pueri Cantores has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

American Federation of Pueri Cantores is located in Orange, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Federation of Pueri Cantores has $218K in annual revenue. It allocates 25% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Federation of Pueri Cantores is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $218K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Federation of Pueri Cantores. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, American Federation of Pueri Cantores is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 25% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

AFPC organizes choral festivals for students in grades 4 through 12. A repertoire is provided to each choir, which is then sung in a regional cathedral. For the year ended June 30, 2022, AFPC sponsored 8 in person festivals with over 1000 students participating. 14 festivals were held in 2023 with over 2000 student participants, and AFPC anticipates hosting 16 festivals in 2024 with over 2500 student participants. American Federation of Pueri Cantores is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 25% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $218K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to American Federation of Pueri Cantores are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Federation of Pueri Cantores is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010667937, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
25% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

PA
Paul F•••••
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Young singers gather in Miami for Pueri Cantores festival - Archdiocese of Miami
Mar 2026
www.miamiarch.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Pueri Cantores youth choirs worldwide make joyful noise unto the Lord - National Catholic Reporter
Sep 2021
www.ncronline.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
St. Bonaventure hosts Pueri Cantores choral festival with youth choirs from all over Florida - Archdiocese of Miami
Apr 2019
www.miamiarch.org
School choirs sing at Pueri Cantores festival - Chicago Catholic
Mar 2019
www.chicagocatholic.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Federation of Pueri Cantores

What is American Federation of Pueri Cantores?
American Federation of Pueri Cantores is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Orange, United States. AFPC organizes choral festivals for students in grades 4 through 12. A repertoire is provided to each choir, which is then sung in a regional cathedral. For the year ended June 30, 2022, AFPC sponsored 8 in person festivals with over 1000 students participating. 14 festivals were held in 2023 with over 2000 student participants, and AFPC anticipates hosting 16 festivals in 2024 with over 2500 student participants.
When was American Federation of Pueri Cantores founded?
American Federation of Pueri Cantores was founded in 2000.
Who leads American Federation of Pueri Cantores?
Paul French serves as President.
Where is American Federation of Pueri Cantores located?
Headquartered in Orange, CA, United States.
What is American Federation of Pueri Cantores's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 25% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Federation of Pueri Cantores trustworthy?
American Federation of Pueri Cantores has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 American Federation of Pueri Cantores's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010667937.
What is American Federation of Pueri Cantores's website?
http://www.pcchoirs.org