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Madison Youth Choirs Inc

EIN 23-7396580 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS, INC. (MYC) INSPIRES YOUTH WITH A CHORAL EXPERIENCE THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY, REFLECTION, AND THE EXPLORATION OF IDEAS.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$933,268
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
22
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$88,476, artistic director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 74% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 395% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $561,617 spent. TUITION-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - MYC IS DEDICATED TO CREATING MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ITS SINGERS SO THAT THEY GAIN A DEEPER PERSONAL CONNECTION TO MUSIC THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR ENTIRE LIVES. MYC ACHIEVES THIS THROUGH WEEKLY REHEARSALS, RETREATS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND GUEST ARTISTS. MYC SERVES CHILDREN AGES 7-18 IN ELEVEN DIFFERENT CHOIRS, EACH DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL AND MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH PARTICIPANT. IN ADDITION, MYC OFFERS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING OPPORTUNITIES TO BROADEN SINGERS' CULTURAL AND MUSICAL EXPERIENCES.
  2. $236,543 spent. CONCERTS AND APPEARANCES - PERFORMANCE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF MYC. IN ADDITION TO PRODUCING TWO PUBLIC CONCERT SERIES EACH YEAR, MYC COLLABORATES REGULARLY WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING MADISON OPERA, MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, WISCONSIN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, AND MADISON CHORAL PROJECT, AMONG OTHERS. IN ADDITION, MYC IS OFTEN ASKED TO PERFORM AT SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $20,127 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION - MYC IS COMMITTED TO INVESTING IN AND SUPPORTING THE MUSIC EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM OF MADISON AND THE WIDER REGION WHILE INSPIRING THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY CHORAL MUSIC. COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS, FACILITATION OF PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS AROUND EXPANDING TEACHER TOOLKITS, AND BIG SING EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC HIGHLIGHTING DIVERSE CULTURE-BEARERS AND FEATURING THEIR SONGS AND STORIES.

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 June 1972.

    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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