Choral Art Society
Through its dedication to excellence in choral performance, ChoralArt engages and inspires its singers and greater community through compelling performances, innovative artistic collaborations, and stimulating outreach activities.
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Concert Performances: This year began with a performance of Carmina Burana in a collaboration with the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ; students from several Maine high schools joined us in this performance in Merrill Auditorium, and we hope this experience will inspire them to continue singing as adults. We then sang two performances of the Verdi Requiem in Merrill Auditorium as guest artist of the Portland Symphony Orchestra in an inspiring collaboration with the Violins of Hope, featuring instruments owned by victims of the Holocaust. We sang four performances of our popular Christmas at the Cathedral concert and two sellout performances of our An Epiphany Celebration concert, and finished the year with our spring concert, In Praise of Music. We …
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Through its dedication to excellence in choral performance, ChoralArt engages and inspires its singers and greater community through compelling performances, innovative artistic collaborations, and stimulating outreach activities.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Choral Art Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 1974, it predates 78% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChoral Art Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Portland, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 237385737. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $222K in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Choral Art Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237385737. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Choral Art Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Choral Art Society is located in Portland, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Choral Art Society has $222K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% 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.
Choral Art Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $222K in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Choral Art Society. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Choral Art Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Concert Performances: This year began with a performance of Carmina Burana in a collaboration with the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ; students from several Maine high schools joined us in this performance in Merrill Auditorium, and we hope this experience will inspire them to continue singing as adults. We then sang two performances of the Verdi Requiem in Merrill Auditorium as guest artist of the Portland Symphony Orchestra in an inspiring collaboration with the Violins of Hope, featuring instruments owned by victims of the Holocaust. We sang four performances of our popular Christmas at the Cathedral concert and two sellout performances of our An Epiphany Celebration concert, and finished the... Choral Art Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $222K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Choral Art Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Choral Art Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237385737, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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CHORAL ART SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (21)
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1974
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Choral Art Society
- What is Choral Art Society?
- Choral Art Society is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Portland, United States. Concert Performances: This year began with a performance of Carmina Burana in a collaboration with the Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ; students from several Maine high schools joined us in this performance in Merrill Auditorium, and we hope this experience will inspire them to continue singing as adults. We then sang two performances of the Verdi Requiem in Merrill Auditorium as guest artist of the Portland Symphony Orchestra in an inspiring collaboration with the Violins of Hope, featuring instruments owned by victims of the Holocaust. We sang four performances of our popular Christmas at the Cathedral concert and two sellout performances of our An Epiphany Celebration concert, and finished the year with our spring concert, In Praise of Music. We reached over 5,500 patrons in our live performances, and over 1,500 more watched online.
- When was Choral Art Society founded?
- Choral Art Society was founded in 1974.
- Who leads Choral Art Society?
- David White serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Choral Art Society located?
- Headquartered in Portland, ME, United States.
- What is Choral Art Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Choral Art Society trustworthy?
- Choral Art Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Choral Art Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237385737.
- What is Choral Art Society's website?
- http://www.choralart.org