Boise Gay Mens Chorus Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Boise Gay Men's Chorus, Inc. is a non-profit organization that includes the Boise Gay Men's Chorus and the Boise Women's Chorus. They are both volunteer singing groups with the mission statement "Opening Hearts and Minds Through Music." This mission focuses on bringing greater awareness of LGBTQ+ and Women's issues to the Boise public and to increase support of them.
- Income
- $69,794
- Spending
- $55,682
- Reserves
- 14.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 46%
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)
- $21,012 spent. BGMC, Inc. produces between 3 and 5 main choral concerts each year. The concerts feature the Boise Gay Men's Chorus, Boise Women's Chorus, and collaborations with other local arts organizations. All performances are family friendly and geared towards building relationships in our local community. The concerts are attended by around 500 ticketed audience members, with around 100 singers performing on stage each concert.
- $3,751 spent. BGMC, Inc. produces a Cabaret fundraising event each year. This is a musical talent show to highlight membership of the choruses with solos, duets, or group performances. Approximately 200 ticketed guests attend the Cabaret, raising approximately $3,000 to $5,000 in funds towards chorus scholarships, music purchases, or other mission driven needs.
- $20,195 spent. BGMC, Inc. operates in person choral rehearsals 10 months of the year on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Contracted artistic directors and a collaborative pianist lead the rehearsals that are open to all singing membership and the community. Rehearsals are usually focused on main concert music preparations, but often include vocal technique, relationship building, and musical education experiences. The singing membership averages between 75 to 125 attendees weekly, varying each concert cycle.
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 2026.
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 2014.
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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