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South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp

The mission of the South Shore Children's Chorus is to provide quality music education and vocal training to students living in the South Shore communities and beyond. SSCC …

Youth Development Quincy, MA EIN 811986701 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp

Music and vocal training for approximately 150 students

Founded
Headquarters
Quincy, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

The mission of the South Shore Children's Chorus is to provide quality music education and vocal training to students living in the South Shore communities and beyond. SSCC keeps the development and well-being of our students as our top priority, and aims to create a safe space and loving community for choristers to learn, to grown, and to find their own unique voice.

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: 100%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.0% of total expenses ($47,404 of $431,525).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($273,281)
100% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Quincy, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 811986701. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $428K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp 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 100% 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.

South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp is located in Quincy, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp has $428K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% 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.

South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp is classified as a Youth Development 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 $428K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp. 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.

South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. 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.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $428K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811986701, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

TH
Thomas Kelly
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AN
Angela C•••
Vice President
BA
Barbara M•••••
Director
BR
Brandon L••••
Director
HE
Heather O••••••
Director
KA
Katie W•••
President
KE
Kelly B•••••
Director
KI
Kirsten O•••••
Executive Director
KI
Kirstin G•••
Director
MA
Maria L•••• R••••••••
Director
NI
Nita O••••••••
Secretary
PA
Patricia M•••••••
Director
TH
Thomas K••••
Treasurer
UR
Urania O••••••••
Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
How the South Shore Children's Chorus empowers youth and fosters joy - WGBH
Aug 2024
www.wgbh.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
South Shore Children’s Chorus names new managing director - Wicked Local
Aug 2021
www.wickedlocal.com
South Shore Children’s Chorus comes together virtually for song - Boston 25 News
Mar 2020
www.boston25news.com
Rachel Hallenbeck Obituary (2019) - South Braintree, MA - The Patriot Ledger - Legacy obituary
May 2019
www.legacy.com

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp This page 90 $428,308 100%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
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%

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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp

What is South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp?
South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Quincy, United States. Music and vocal training for approximately 150 students
When was South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp founded?
South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp was founded in 2017.
Who leads South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp?
Thomas Kelly serves as Treasurer.
Where is South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp located?
Headquartered in Quincy, United States.
What is South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp trustworthy?
South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp 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 South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp's registration number?
IRS EIN: 811986701.
What is South Shore Childrens Chorus Corp's website?
http://www.sscchorus.org