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Centennial Childrens Chorus

Centennial Children's Chorus provides quality music education and choral excellence to youth in grades K-8 from all backgrounds. The organization fosters personal and social growth through vocal training, …

Youth Development Fort Collins, CO EIN 461501448 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Centennial Childrens Chorus

Annual Concert Series Includes Holiday Concert (800-1,000 attendees), Kids on Broadway musical show / (800-1,200 attendees), individual choir concerts (4 choirs - 100-250 attendees each concert), other minor / concerts throughout the year (400-600 total attendees). Workshops Our Fall Workshop is a 2-day music clinic with our incoming singers for the season (90-150 youth). Our Primo Coro Workshops are two 10-week sessions for K-2 graders (50-60 singers per session). Our Summer workshop is a weeklong music camp (100-150 singers). Each workshop ends with a free concert. The Primo Concerts each have around 100 attendees and there are around 400-500 attendees for each of the other workshops. Each fiscal year, 3 types of scholarships are awarded. 1) Current CCC singers with …

Founded
Headquarters
Fort Collins, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Centennial Children's Chorus provides quality music education and choral excellence to youth in grades K-8 from all backgrounds. The organization fosters personal and social growth through vocal training, note reading, and public performances. The program promotes self-esteem and discipline within a supportive community, while performing in local concerts throughout the year. Our most advanced youth choir participates in an out-of-state summer festival to celebrate their progress and elevate their choral experience.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.87
Program expenses$0.87 ($152,884)
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centennial Childrens Chorus is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Fort Collins, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 461501448. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $199K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Centennial Childrens Chorus 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 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Centennial Childrens Chorus is located in Fort Collins, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, Centennial Childrens Chorus has $199K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for youth development 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.

Centennial Childrens Chorus is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $199K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Centennial Childrens Chorus. 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.

Centennial Childrens Chorus 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. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. 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.

Annual Concert Series Includes Holiday Concert (800-1,000 attendees), Kids on Broadway musical show / (800-1,200 attendees), individual choir concerts (4 choirs - 100-250 attendees each concert), other minor / concerts throughout the year (400-600 total attendees). Workshops Our Fall Workshop is a 2-day music clinic with our incoming singers for the season (90-150 youth). Our Primo Coro Workshops are two 10-week sessions for K-2 graders (50-60 singers per session). Our Summer workshop is a weeklong music camp (100-150 singers). Each workshop ends with a free concert. The Primo Concerts each have around 100 attendees and there are around 400-500 attendees for each of the other workshops. Each fiscal year, 3... Centennial Childrens Chorus is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Centennial Childrens Chorus's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $199K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Centennial Childrens Chorus are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Centennial Childrens Chorus is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461501448, 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
$100K-$1M
87% 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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Leadership

KR
Kristi Poulsen
treasurer

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AI
Aimee F••••••
Librarian
BR
Brenda O••••••
Uniform Coordinator
CA
Carisa K•••
Administrative Assistant
CA
Carol V•• S••••
Community relations and fundraising
CH
Christy M•••••••••
Jubilate Volunteer Coordinator
CL
Claudia M•••••
Cantare Volunteer Coordinator
ER
Erin S••••••••
Sala Voce Volunteer Coordinator
KA
Kate J••••
Jubilate Volunteer Coordinator
KA
Kay S•••••
Sala Voce Volunteer Coordinator
KR
Kristin N••••••••
Uniform Co-Coordinator
KR
Kristi P••••••
Treasurer
MA
Madison D••••
Administrative Assistant
MI
Michael A••••••
Jubilate director
NI
Nick K•••
Board President
SC
Scott S•••••••••••••
Media Sales and facilities
SH
Sheri M•••••••••
Artistic Director and Sala Voce Director
WE
Wendi B••••••
Cantare director
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Latest news

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1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M 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
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Centennial Children’s Chorus Director to retire after 25 years - Greeley Tribune
May 2011
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Centennial Childrens Chorus This page 93 $198,966 87%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%
South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp 90 $428,308 100%

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 - 45 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 Centennial Childrens Chorus

What is Centennial Childrens Chorus?
Centennial Childrens Chorus is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Collins, United States. Annual Concert Series Includes Holiday Concert (800-1,000 attendees), Kids on Broadway musical show / (800-1,200 attendees), individual choir concerts (4 choirs - 100-250 attendees each concert), other minor / concerts throughout the year (400-600 total attendees). Workshops Our Fall Workshop is a 2-day music clinic with our incoming singers for the season (90-150 youth). Our Primo Coro Workshops are two 10-week sessions for K-2 graders (50-60 singers per session). Our Summer workshop is a weeklong music camp (100-150 singers). Each workshop ends with a free concert. The Primo Concerts each have around 100 attendees and there are around 400-500 attendees for each of the other workshops. Each fiscal year, 3 types of scholarships are awarded. 1) Current CCC singers with a known financial hardship. These are requested by the singer's family and, once approved, up to 50% of annual dues are covered by the scholarship. 2) Merit based scholarships are awarded to a select group of veteran CCC singers in the top choir which covers 100% of annual dues. 3) Each spring, 1 or 2 scholarships are awarded to veteran singers of CCC who are currently attending college with a music related major.
When was Centennial Childrens Chorus founded?
Centennial Childrens Chorus was founded in 1983.
Who leads Centennial Childrens Chorus?
Kristi Poulsen serves as treasurer.
Where is Centennial Childrens Chorus located?
Headquartered in Fort Collins, United States.
What is Centennial Childrens Chorus's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Centennial Childrens Chorus trustworthy?
Centennial Childrens Chorus 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 Centennial Childrens Chorus's registration number?
IRS EIN: 461501448.
What is Centennial Childrens Chorus's website?
http://ccchome.org