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Conscientious Musical Revue

EIN 06-1278112 · Somerset, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

May 31, 2026. is the 37th anniversary of Conscientious Musical Revues improving the quality of life in low income, People of Color communities. Our Motto is Always a Gooood Time! All are programs are FREE and open to the public. CMR is funded by the Dept of Youth and Community Development since FY90/91. CMR ethnically reflects community served because our Board has 1 Latino and 4 African American members; staff and consultants are African American and Latino. CMR's performers and instructors are high quality POC professional artists with international, Broadway, national tours, movies, and commercial credits. Our website is conscientiousrevues.org. CMR recitals are on this YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTDF30ZTjmT6-793mISP1iw. Conscientious Musical Revues served 1025 seniors and adults with 30 hours/wk. of arts, pro concert series, and technology services. CMR's BizBeyond project served 400 NYC entrepreneurs with FREE 1 on 1 coaching.

Income
$158,245
Spending
$427,951
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 170% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $155,448 spent. In FY 24/25, CMR served 1031 POC seniors and adults with 20 hours/wk. of classes in dance, drama, art, music, and technology. Host Senior Centers were Sister Annunciata, Mt Carmel, Rain Boston Road, and Chris Blenman. Participants include those who are in wheelchairs, who are amputees, use canes and walkers, and have Alzheimer's or dementia. CMR 804 member email newsletter increased access to arts through YouTube dance concerts, classic movies, and standup comedians. The humor and music eased anxiety. Links with the highest clicks were vintage concerts from different genres of music. CMR used Murray Oberry's New York State Minority/Women Business Enterprise, Afritech, to develop online arts strategy. Afritech helped seniors set up devices and learn zoom. Afritech Workshops teach seniors how to find free arts services on the web. CMR's BizBeyond program serves the POC Arts community by providing supportive business services to organizations and individuals. CMR's BizBeyondTM is honored with the opportunity to increase and improve business in four communities in the Bronx (NDAs 8, 9, 10, and 12) and West Harlem. BizBeyond's expert business consultants are POC who provide FREE 1 on 1 coaching to artist entrepreneurs, which help them thrive and grow. BizBeyondTM helps artists and entrepreneurs, from figuring out how to monetize a hobby or passion, supplementing income with a part-time business, and those who mainly support themselves full-time with a company. BizBeyondTM offers solutions tailored to meet their needs and increase their profitability. BizBeyondTM goal is to assist businesses in developing more profits, expanding their business, or supporting those who wish to start a business. Our services, including individual sessions, group events, and consultations, are provided for FREE.
  2. $235,846 spent. BizBeyond's expert business consultants provide FREE 1 on 1 coaching to artist entrepreneurs, which help them thrive and grow. BizBeyondTM helps artists and entrepreneurs, from figuring out how to monetize a hobby or passion, supplementing income with a part-time business, and those who mainly support themselves full-time with a company. BizBeyondTM offers solutions tailored to meet their needs and increase their profitability. BizBeyondTM goal is to assist businesses in developing more profits, expanding their business, or supporting those who wish to start a business. Our services, including individual sessions, group events, and consultations, are provided for FREE. DYCD did not pay us anything on this program as of 6/30/2025
  3. none

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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