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Fairfax Choral Society Inc

EIN 23-7061148 · Annandale, VA

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

What it says it does

Fairfax Choral Society serves the community by enriching lives through the performance, education, and appreciation of choral art.

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

Weak: 44 out of 100.

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20
It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15
Income fell 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
67% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

Independent board
25 of 25
11 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no 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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$31,617 spent. Production, promotion, and performance of choral music programs. As responsible stewards of the choral arts, FCS seeks to always produce high-quality performances by each of its performing ensembles. In accordance with the group's mission, FCS works tirelessly every season to perform concerts including new compositions, major choral works accompanied by a full orchestra, and multicultural and contemporary music. Our ensembles have toured internationally, and hosted visiting conductors and major vocal artists.
$94,865 spent. Music education and training. FCS contributes to the choral arts calendar and enriches the cultural horizon of Northern Virginia as one of the largest Northern Virginia choral groups, with six choirs and four musicianship classes for singers from children to adult. Weekly choral rehearsals provide additional educational and vocal coaching opportunities to its members.
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Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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