Bach Society of Minnesota
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF BACH SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA IS TO BUILD A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MUSIC LOVERS WHO PERFORM, PROMOTE, AND APPRECIATE THE MUSIC OF J.S. BACH AND THOSE HE INSPIRED.
- Income
- $313,839
- Spending
- $330,540
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 39%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $52,800, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1561% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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)
- $73,474 spent. In the 2024-25 Season, the Bach Society of Minnesota presented its annual Minnesota Bach Festival which culminated with a performance at the Ordway Concert Hall in downtown St. Paul, the first time the Bach Society has performed at this esteemed venue. The Ordway Concert presented Mozart's Requiem and was sold out, a major step forward for the organization.
- $14,608 spent. In July of 2025 the Bach Society presented the first ever concerts in our Scene and Heard Series. This educational series is storytelling and song woven into a delightful theatrical experience. The first performances were titled A Monarch's Journey, which follows a butterfly and her friends on their fantastic migration from Minnesota to Mexico - and back again. This also included a collaboration with Out on a Limb Dance Theater.
- $35,170 spent. The Bach Society continued its annual tradition of Bach's Christmas Oratorio. In 2024 we collaborated with VocalEssence for these performances. This is a beloved holiday concert in the Twin Cities and the Bach Society continues to see great success with this iconic piece.
- $79,980 spent. In the 2024-25 season, the Bach Society of Minnesota performed seven major concerts, three family concerts, more than 20 Mobile Mini-Concerts, and several community and educational events. Performances were held in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Winona, Mankato, St Louis Park, and engaged 6000 audiences throughout Minnesota.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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? 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 July 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 October 1966.
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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