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Blue Candlelight Music Series

Chamber Music Concerts in a private setting. Features local, national and international artists.

Arts & Culture Dallas, TX EIN 841668711 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Blue Candlelight Music Series

7 Concerts per year in a private home with average attendance of 60

Founded
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Chamber Music Concerts in a private setting. Features local, national and international artists.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A68
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($68,796)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blue Candlelight Music Series is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 841668711. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $78K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blue Candlelight Music Series has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Blue Candlelight Music Series is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blue Candlelight Music Series has $78K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% 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.

Blue Candlelight Music Series 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 micro organization. It has $78K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blue Candlelight Music Series. 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.

Blue Candlelight Music Series has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. 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.

7 Concerts per year in a private home with average attendance of 60 Blue Candlelight Music Series is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Blue Candlelight Music Series's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $78K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blue Candlelight Music Series are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Candlelight Music Series is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841668711, 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
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BA
Barry Crossman
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy F••••
Director
BA
Barbara H••••
Director
BA
Barry C•••••••
Treasurer
DA
Dale F••••
President
DA
Daredjan K••••••••
Artistic Director
DA
David P•••••••••
Secretary & Director
DO
Douglas H•••••••
Director
EL
Elena O••••••
Director
GA
Gary L•••••••
Director
JO
John S••••
Vice President
SO
Sonja R•••••••••
Director
VI
Vitali B•••••••
Director
ZA
Zarina E•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Chamber music delights in Fort Worth and Dallas: from Brahms and Dohnányi to Franck and Schubert - EarRelevant
Sep 2025
www.earrelevant.net
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Sonja Romanowski Obituary (1940 - 2024) - Richardson, TX - Dallas News
Apr 2024
obits.dallasnews.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Sylvia Luedtke Obituary (1939 - 2020) - Dallas News
Jul 2021
obits.dallasnews.com
Preston Hollow Couple Brings the Music Home - People Newspapers
Jan 2020
www.peoplenewspapers.com
Donald Heft Obituary - Dallas, TX - Dignity Memorial
Oct 2018
www.dignitymemorial.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blue Candlelight Music Series This page 93 $77,576 100%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Concordia Chamber Players 93 $80,547 100%
Little Theater Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania 93 $69,948 100%
Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma 93 $69,506 100%
Demiero Jazz Festival 93 $58,980 87%
Alton Youth Symphony 93 $44,500 94%
Windsong 93 $47,589 100%
Peculiar Works Project Inc 93 $61,196 100%

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Blue Candlelight Music Series

What is Blue Candlelight Music Series?
Blue Candlelight Music Series is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Dallas, United States. 7 Concerts per year in a private home with average attendance of 60
When was Blue Candlelight Music Series founded?
Blue Candlelight Music Series was founded in 2002.
Who leads Blue Candlelight Music Series?
Barry Crossman serves as Treasurer.
Where is Blue Candlelight Music Series located?
Headquartered in Dallas, United States.
What is Blue Candlelight Music Series's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blue Candlelight Music Series trustworthy?
Blue Candlelight Music Series has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Blue Candlelight Music Series's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841668711.
What is Blue Candlelight Music Series's website?
http://www.bluecandlelight.org