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St Charles Singers

To perform, promote, and preserve the finest choral music to inspire diverse audiences regionally, nationally and internationally.

St Charles, IL EIN: 363609607 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About St Charles Singers

Inspiring Choral Excellence Since 1984

Founded
Headquarters
St Charles, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To perform, promote, and preserve the finest choral music to inspire diverse audiences regionally, nationally and internationally.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show St Charles Singers with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 1,276,615 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. Explore United States
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

St Charles Singers is a registered nonprofit based in St Charles, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 363609607. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $342K in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

St Charles Singers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363609607. 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.

St Charles Singers 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 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

St Charles Singers is located in St Charles, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, St Charles Singers has $342K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for St Charles Singers. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, St Charles Singers 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 74%). 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.

Yes, donations to St Charles Singers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. St Charles Singers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363609607, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% 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

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JO
John M••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

St. Charles Singers preview Italian tour with ‘Sacred Spaces’ concerts in Wheaton and St. Charles - Daily Herald
Jun 2026
www.dailyherald.com
St. Charles Singers concludes season with ‘Sacred Spaces’ June 11 in Wheaton, June 12 in St. Charles - Shaw Local
Jun 2026
www.shawlocal.com
St. Charles Singers Will Perform SACRED SPACES A Cappella Program Before Italy Tour - BroadwayWorld
May 2026
www.broadwayworld.com
St. Charles Singers present ‘Choral Connections’ Concerts with six school choirs Feb. 20-21 - Daily Herald
Feb 2026
www.dailyherald.com
St. Charles’ Historic Barry House to be sold to developer, restored with help from city - Shaw Local
Feb 2026
www.shawlocal.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
St. Charles Singers explore new works alongside familiar favorites in 41st season - Daily Herald
Aug 2025
www.dailyherald.com
St. Charles Singers to perform with high school choirs for Choral Connections concerts - Shaw Local
Feb 2025
www.shawlocal.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
St. Charles Singers ‘Choral Connections’ concerts to feature local high school students - Daily Herald
Feb 2024
www.dailyherald.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
St. Charles Singers to open 40th season with music of J. S. Bach Oct. 14-15 in St. Charles - Daily Herald
Sep 2023
www.dailyherald.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
St. Charles Residents Recognized for Community Involvement - Kane County Connects
Oct 2022
kanecountyconnects.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 40 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about St Charles Singers

What is St Charles Singers?
St Charles Singers is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Charles, United States. Inspiring Choral Excellence Since 1984
When was St Charles Singers founded?
St Charles Singers was founded in 1988.
Who leads St Charles Singers?
John Mason serves as Treasurer.
Where is St Charles Singers located?
Headquartered in St Charles, IL, United States.
What is St Charles Singers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is St Charles Singers trustworthy?
St Charles Singers 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 St Charles Singers's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363609607.
What is St Charles Singers's website?
http://www.stcharlessingers.com