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Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra

Berkeley community chorus & orchestra now in its 60th year has preserved three founding principles over the years: we accept singers regardless of qualification and experience we give …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra

The Berkeley Community Chorus was active via weekly Livestreamed rehearsals and workshops for the summer 2021 and fall 2021 sessions. The January 2022 concert was canceled due to the Omicron surge. Rehearsals resumed in spring 2022 with half the chorus in person and half on Livestream. The semester culminated in a live concert in June 2022 with a live orchestra and live audience. The chorus had 240 members and appr. 400 patrons attended the concert. The Berkeley Community Chamber Singers 20 members continued online weekly rehearsals in fall semester 2021. The chorus participated in "Solano Stroll" street fair in September 2021. The chorus resumed live weekly rehearsals in spring semester 2022 and gave an a cappella live concert in May …

Founded
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Berkeley community chorus & orchestra now in its 60th year has preserved three founding principles over the years: we accept singers regardless of qualification and experience we give concerts of significant symphonic choral works with a live professional orchestra and our concerts are offered free to the public.

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: 97%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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)
$0.97
Program$0.97
97% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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
  • Established in 1965, it predates 85% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 942734159. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $406K in annual revenue. 102 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942734159. 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.

Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra has $406K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra 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 $406K in annual revenue. The organization has 102 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra. 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, Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 97% 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.

The Berkeley Community Chorus was active via weekly Livestreamed rehearsals and workshops for the summer 2021 and fall 2021 sessions. The January 2022 concert was canceled due to the Omicron surge. Rehearsals resumed in spring 2022 with half the chorus in person and half on Livestream. The semester culminated in a live concert in June 2022 with a live orchestra and live audience. The chorus had 240 members and appr. 400 patrons attended the concert. The Berkeley Community Chamber Singers 20 members continued online weekly rehearsals in fall semester 2021. The chorus participated in "Solano Stroll" street fair in September 2021. The chorus resumed live weekly rehearsals in spring semester... Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $406K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942734159, 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
97% 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
84

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

DA
David
Flack

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 133,128
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 65,250
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 - 102 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 102 officers on file
  • 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 · 1965
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra

What is Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra?
Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. The Berkeley Community Chorus was active via weekly Livestreamed rehearsals and workshops for the summer 2021 and fall 2021 sessions. The January 2022 concert was canceled due to the Omicron surge. Rehearsals resumed in spring 2022 with half the chorus in person and half on Livestream. The semester culminated in a live concert in June 2022 with a live orchestra and live audience. The chorus had 240 members and appr. 400 patrons attended the concert. The Berkeley Community Chamber Singers 20 members continued online weekly rehearsals in fall semester 2021. The chorus participated in "Solano Stroll" street fair in September 2021. The chorus resumed live weekly rehearsals in spring semester 2022 and gave an a cappella live concert in May 2022. The chorus also performed small outreach concerts in senior centers and care facilities in Berkeley and Oakland. The Berkeley Women's Chorus paused operations due to Covid-19 pandemic and intended to resume activity in fall 2022.
When was Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra founded?
Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra was founded in 1965.
Who leads Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra?
David serves as Flack.
Where is Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra located?
Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
What is Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra trustworthy?
Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942734159.
What is Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra's website?
http://www.bcco.org