Bach Choir of Bethlehem
Promote appreciation of the music of johann sebastian bach through performance and education
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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.
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Promote appreciation of the music of johann sebastian bach through performance and education
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBach 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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BACH CHOIR OF BETHLEHEM is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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