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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 …
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Preserving classical chamber music concerts.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrightmusic 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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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