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Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma

Preserving classical chamber music concerts.

Arts & Culture Oklahoma City, OK EIN 205593297 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma

Since 2003 brightmusic society of oklahoma has brought exciting, live chamber music performances to oklahoma city audiences. During the 2021-22 fiscal year, the organization was able to return to in-person concerts for 5 regular season events. Each summer brightmusic holds a four-concert festival. Additionally, the festival for the previous season was postponed until august which resulted in two festivals falling in the current fiscal year. While the audiences have been smaller than pre-COVID levels, they have been growing throughout the year. As measured by individual donations, season passes and single concert ticket sales, audience support has climbed to 55% of pre-COVID levels. Outreach to students, who are admitted free of charge, has been resumed as well during the just completed …

Founded
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
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 2007

Mission

Preserving classical chamber music concerts.

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: 5.22%
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 ($67,012)
100% to programs beats the peer average (97%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 205593297. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $70K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma 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.

Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma has $70K 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.

Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $70K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma. 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.

Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma 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%. Visit the Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Since 2003 brightmusic society of oklahoma has brought exciting, live chamber music performances to oklahoma city audiences. During the 2021-22 fiscal year, the organization was able to return to in-person concerts for 5 regular season events. Each summer brightmusic holds a four-concert festival. Additionally, the festival for the previous season was postponed until august which resulted in two festivals falling in the current fiscal year. While the audiences have been smaller than pre-COVID levels, they have been growing throughout the year. As measured by individual donations, season passes and single concert ticket sales, audience support has climbed to 55% of pre-COVID levels. Outreach to students, who are admitted free of... Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma'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 $70K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205593297, 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

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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Leadership

FR
Frances P Roach
Interim President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron A•••••••
TREASURER
AM
Amy I•••• C••••
CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
BA
Barbara K••••••
SECRETARY
DA
David R J••••••
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
ED
Edward K•••••
Director
FR
Frances P R••••
INTERIM PRESIDENT
JA
James M•••••
Director
LA
Larry R•••
Director
MI
Michael B••••
Director
PA
Patrick M•••••••
Director
SA
Sara G•••••••
VP PUBLICITY
ST
Stephen T•••••••
ASSISTANT TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma This page 93 $69,506 100%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Concordia Chamber Players 93 $80,547 100%
Little Theater Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania 93 $69,948 100%
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%
Blue Candlelight Music Series 93 $77,576 100%

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 - 38 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 Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma

What is Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma?
Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oklahoma City, United States. Since 2003 brightmusic society of oklahoma has brought exciting, live chamber music performances to oklahoma city audiences. During the 2021-22 fiscal year, the organization was able to return to in-person concerts for 5 regular season events. Each summer brightmusic holds a four-concert festival. Additionally, the festival for the previous season was postponed until august which resulted in two festivals falling in the current fiscal year. While the audiences have been smaller than pre-COVID levels, they have been growing throughout the year. As measured by individual donations, season passes and single concert ticket sales, audience support has climbed to 55% of pre-COVID levels. Outreach to students, who are admitted free of charge, has been resumed as well during the just completed season.
When was Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma founded?
Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma was founded in 2003.
Who leads Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma?
Frances P Roach serves as Interim President.
Where is Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma located?
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, United States.
What is Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma trustworthy?
Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma 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 Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205593297.
What is Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma's website?
http://brightmusic.org