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Bach Choir of Bethlehem

Promote appreciation of the music of johann sebastian bach through performance and education

Arts & Culture Bethlehem, PA EIN 240795385 · IRS Reg 24-0795385 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Bach Choir of Bethlehem

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest American Bach Choir, and gave the first American performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Christmas Oratorio.

Founded
Headquarters
Bethlehem, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A6B0
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1944

Mission

Promote appreciation of the music of johann sebastian bach through performance and education

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A6B0
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bach Choir of Bethlehem is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bethlehem, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 240795385. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bach Choir of Bethlehem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 93/100.

Bach Choir of Bethlehem is located in Bethlehem, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bach Choir of Bethlehem has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bach Choir of Bethlehem is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bach Choir of Bethlehem. 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.

Bach Choir of Bethlehem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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 Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest American Bach Choir, and gave the first American performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Christmas Oratorio. Bach Choir of Bethlehem is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Bach Choir of Bethlehem's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Bach Choir of Bethlehem are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bach Choir of Bethlehem is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 240795385, 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
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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Leadership

ER
Erika Petrozelli
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan B•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AL
Alfred J K•••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Annette T••••
SECRETARY
AN
Anthony T•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BA
Barbara O••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bruce M•••
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Carrie N•••••
CHOIR REP TO BOARD
CH
Chad G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Charles P D••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Charlie T••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Cheryl M•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
David R•••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Donald W••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr C•••••••••• J••••••
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR
ER
Erika P•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GR
Greg F•••••••
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
HA
Harold G B••••
PRESIDENT
JA
Jack P••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James H••••••
TREASURER
JA
Janet L•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jean V•••••
CHOIR REP TO BOARD
JE
Jennifer O••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jim H•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jim H••••••
Treasurer
JO
Joan M M••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bach Choir of Bethlehem This page 89 $1.7 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

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 - 122 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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 Bach Choir of Bethlehem

What is Bach Choir of Bethlehem?
Bach Choir of Bethlehem is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bethlehem, United States. The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest American Bach Choir, and gave the first American performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Christmas Oratorio.
When was Bach Choir of Bethlehem founded?
Bach Choir of Bethlehem was founded in 1945.
Who leads Bach Choir of Bethlehem?
Erika Petrozelli serves as Treasurer.
Where is Bach Choir of Bethlehem located?
Headquartered in Bethlehem, United States.
What is Bach Choir of Bethlehem's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bach Choir of Bethlehem trustworthy?
Bach Choir of Bethlehem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Bach Choir of Bethlehem's registration number?
IRS EIN: 240795385. Registration: 24-0795385 (United States).
What is Bach Choir of Bethlehem's website?
http://www.bach.org