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Cantate Carlisle

To provide opportunities for area singers to develop singing techniques, performance skills and creative choral artistry, as well as develop and promote appreciation of choral music among local …

Arts & Culture Carlisle, PA EIN 251776805 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Cantate Carlisle

Provided performance opportunities for area singers to work together through rehearsal and public concerts to develop their choral singing techniques, performance skills and creative choral artistry through performance presentations provided the public with appreciation and education of choral music.

Founded
Headquarters
Carlisle, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A6BZ
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

To provide opportunities for area singers to develop singing techniques, performance skills and creative choral artistry, as well as develop and promote appreciation of choral music among local residents.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A6BZ
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.39%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.3% of total expenses ($15,015 of $98,210).

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($89,020)
91% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cantate Carlisle is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Carlisle, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 251776805. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $92K in annual revenue. 93 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cantate Carlisle has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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.

Cantate Carlisle is located in Carlisle, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cantate Carlisle has $92K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Cantate Carlisle 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 $92K in annual revenue. The organization has 93 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cantate Carlisle. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Cantate Carlisle has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% 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.

Provided performance opportunities for area singers to work together through rehearsal and public concerts to develop their choral singing techniques, performance skills and creative choral artistry through performance presentations provided the public with appreciation and education of choral music. Cantate Carlisle is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Cantate Carlisle's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $92K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Cantate Carlisle are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cantate Carlisle is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251776805, 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
91% 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

EL
Elaine Novak
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara F•••••
Director
CA
Carol W•••••••
Director
CH
Charles S••••
Director
CH
Christina B•••••
Director
CR
Craig J••••••••
SECRETARY
DA
Dave P•••
Director
DA
David E•••••••
Director
EL
Elaine N••••
TREASURER
EL
Elizabeth C•••••••
Director
HE
Helen B••• D•••••
Director
JE
Jeanna S••
Director
JE
Jennifer W••••
VICE PRESIDE
JI
Jim B•••
Director
JO
Joann T C••••••••
Director
JU
Judy H•••••••••
TREASURER
KA
Katherine D•••••••
Director
KE
Kelli G••••
Director
LA
Larry E••••
Director
LL
Lloyd K•••••••
Director
MA
Marsha K•••••••
Director
MI
Michelle T••••••
ARTISTIC DIR
PE
Peggy D•••••
Director
PE
Peter C•••••••
Director
ST
Stephanie C•••••
Director
SU
Susan B•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
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 %
Cantate Carlisle This page 90 $91,632 91%
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 - 93 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 Cantate Carlisle

What is Cantate Carlisle?
Cantate Carlisle is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carlisle, United States. Provided performance opportunities for area singers to work together through rehearsal and public concerts to develop their choral singing techniques, performance skills and creative choral artistry through performance presentations provided the public with appreciation and education of choral music.
When was Cantate Carlisle founded?
Cantate Carlisle was founded in 1990.
Who leads Cantate Carlisle?
Elaine Novak serves as Treasurer.
Where is Cantate Carlisle located?
Headquartered in Carlisle, United States.
What is Cantate Carlisle's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cantate Carlisle trustworthy?
Cantate Carlisle has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Cantate Carlisle's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251776805.
What is Cantate Carlisle's website?
http://cantatecarlisle.org