Oak Park Concert Chorale Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Fostering appreciating of quality choral music through affordable concert tickets, promoting cultural enrichment in our region, supporting efforts in the broad field of music education and premiering works by local composers. We are ensuring a more widely representative canon of composers and works. Going into the 2025-26 season, we have been focusing on expanding our mission by including joint performances with area ensembles and exploring the many ways in which the power of music may lead to a greater sense of community.
- Income
- $22,310
- Spending
- $32,051
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 40%
- Highest pay
- $9,000, artistic director conductor
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 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)
- $5,809 spent. Fall Christmas concert Nov 24, 2024 A Feast of Carols: A Festive Concert in Honor of Paul Lindblad at St John Lutheran Church in Forest Park. Premiered 4 songs. Three by local composers (Schalk, deceased; Lindblad and Hahn) and one from a London composer (Ayers). Paid commission to 2 composers. Had organ accompanist who also had 2 interlude solos. Expenses include music, online and print advertising announcing new Artistic Director Paul Laprade and new Conductor Emeritus Paul Lindblad and our Fall concert, design and printing of posters and program booklet, postage for mass postcard mailing announcing concert, rehearsal rental, recording engineer. 195 heard the concert: 164 patrons attended concert, plus 31 singers, artists, volunteers.
- $2,012 spent. Free reception in honor of Paul Lindblad immediately followed the Nov 24 Christmas concert. With Paul stepping down as Artistic Director/Conductor after a total of 43 years with OPCC, we wanted patrons and singers to be able to speak with Paul and thank him for his years of dedicated service. The 164 patrons and 31 singers, artists, volunteers had the opportunity to congratulate Paul during the free reception as well as speak with our new AD/C, Paul Laprade.
- $5,107 spent. Spring concert April 6, 2025 Experiences of Joy at First United Methodist Church of Oak Park. Premiered 1 song by Conductor Emeritus, Paul Lindblad. Had organ accompaniment who also had 3 interlude solos. Music purchased, online and newspaper advertising, design and printing of posters fliers and program booklet, postage for mass flier mailing announcing concert, rehearsal space, concert venue, recording engineer. 180 heard the concert: 145 patrons plus 35 singers, artists, volunteers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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? 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 August 1982.
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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