The Bach & Beethoven Experience NFP
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES WITH HISTORICALLY INFORMED PERFORMANCES, PRACTICES AND INSTRUMENTS; AND TO FURTHER ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN RELATED EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, PROGRAMMING AND RESEARCH.
- Income
- $26,994
- Spending
- $30,581
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Highest pay
- $4,350, artistic director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 December 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 (4)
- $7,200 spent. THREE PERFORMANCES OF A SPANISH SUMMER, IN COLLABORATION WITH ENSAMBLE AD-HOC, CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF COLUMBIA AND VENEZUELA, INCORPORATING TRADITIONAL ROMANCES, BALLADS AND WORKING SONGS. TOTAL ATTENDANCE WAS 150.
- $6,581 spent. TWO PERFORMANCES OF TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO FEATURING AN INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING MIX OF CHICAGO-THEMED HOLIDAY CAROL PARODIES AND A CHICAGOANS QUEST TO CATCH THE SANTA EL TRAIN. TOTAL ATTENDANCE WAS 100.
- $5,214 spent. A PERFORMANCE OF THE STORY OF PA I SHA, HIGHLIGHTING STORIES OF CHICKASAWANCESTORS USING ORIGINAL SETTINGS OF TRADITIONAL SONGS AND HYMNS FROM THE CHICKASAW & CHOCTAW NATIONS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR RELATED PROGRAMMING.
- $2,600 spent. HELD A SIX-WEEK RESIDENCY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES MUSIC SCHOOL OF CHICAGO PROVIDING MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE. TOTAL STUDENTS SERVED WERE APPROXIMATELY 200; AND OTHER ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 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 July 2015.
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 November 4, 2026.
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