Rockingham Choral Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The advancement of choral music to members and the public through performance of a variety of styles and to support local musicians and students whenever possible to fulfill this mission.
- Income
- $131,620
- Spending
- $52,819
- Reserves
- 47 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
- Highest pay
- $20,625, music director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $1,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIP TO GRADUATING SENIOR TO CONTINUE THE STUDY OF MUSIC IN COLLEGE
- $51,818 spent. Preparation and execution of 2 winter concerts and 2 spring concerts with free entry for all students under 24. Distribution of 150 complimentary tickets to nearby senior centers. line 29 indep contractors 37785; occupancy rent utilities maint 3710; printing postage off supplies,2467; other expenses 16a Insurance 16b office supplies 16c IT expenses 16d Publicity expenses 16e Legal Fees BMI-ASCAP State reporting fees 16f asset purchases 16g meals and ent 16h Misc expenses 16i organizational memberships CofC ACDA etc 16j credit card processing fees 7856 ttl
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1961.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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