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The Harlem Chamber Players Inc

EIN 45-2160781 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organization is an ethnically diverse collective of professional musicians dedicated to bringing high caliber, affordable and accessible live classical music to people in the Harlem community and beyond.

Income
$901,418
Spending
$620,086
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$95,390, board member/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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 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 (1)
  1. $409,381 spent. Cultural Music Performance The Harlem Chamber Players Inc., is an ethnically diverse collective of professional classical musicians dedicated to bringing high-caliber, affordable, accessible live music to people in the Harlem community and beyond. The Harlem Chamber Players also promote arts inclusion and equal access to the arts. THCP seeks to help build an audience for live classical music in general, through community and educational outreach, as well as through collaborations with Harlems other arts organizations, schools and cultural institutions. The Harlem Chamber Players bring live music to underserved audiences, promote shared community cultural engagement, and provide opportunities for classically trained musicians of color. The Harlem Chamber Players 2024-2025 season included the following concerts, educational programs, and other appearances: August 24, 2024: Final Fantasy at Town Hall August 30 & 31, 2024: ETHEL & Friends Series at The Met September 27, 2024: Iconic Classics | Season Opening Concert at Broadway Presbyterian Church October 24, 2024: Music by Tania Len, Frederick Tillis, and Trevor Weston at Harlem School of the Arts November 18, 2024: Composers Now | Cheswatyr Commissions Concert at The Forum November 22, 2024: Annual Bach Concert at Miller Theatre at Columbia University December 18, 2024: Wind Quintet Education Program at Brooklyn New School February 1, 2025: Music by Tillis and Montgomery at Newark School of the Arts February 9, 2025 Black History Month Concert at Brooklyn Public Library February 11, 2025 Black History Month Concert at the New York Institute for Special Education February 13, 2025 17th Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Schomburg Center March 21, 2025: Wind Quintet Education Program at PS 036 Margaret Douglas March 24, 2025: 4th Annual Women of the Movements Concert at The Lee C. Bollinger Forum at Columbia University March 27, 2025: Educational Concert with the students at St. Benedicts Preparatory School in Newark, NJ April 1, 2025: Educational Concert at Arts High School in Newark, NJ April 4, 2025: Amherst College Presents The Harlem Chamber Players with David Krakauer April 18 & 19, 2025: ETHEL & Friends Series at The Met Museum May 3, 2025: The 2nd Annual Uptown Downbeat Youth Showcase at St. Paul & St. Andrew May 7, 2025: An Evening with Tania Len - Fundraiser May 15, 2025: World Premieres of Latin Composers at Aaron Davis Hall at City College May 20, 2025: The Peggy Rockefeller Concert Series Presents The Harlem Chamber Players at July 20, 2025: Pre-Show At The Classical Theatre of Harlems Memnon All these programs were curated by the Artistic and Associate Directors, along with our Artistic Advisors and musicians.

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

  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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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