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Alexandria Harmonizers Inc

EIN 47-5621817 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mission: Enriching lives through vocal harmony in the greater DC area.

Income
$151,329
Spending
$183,233
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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)
  1. $77,314 spent. Music Development: Trained, educated, coached, and rehearsed a 60+ member men's chorus (The Harmonizers) a 25+ member women's chorus (Metro Voices), and an 10 member youth chorus (Capital Force); providing sheet music, recorded learning tracks and other learning materials.
  2. $25,364 spent. Shows and Performances: In September 2024 we produced our annual Fall Show for an audience of 230 at Bishop Ireton HS in Alexandria. In October we performed for an audience of 300 at the Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, MD. In December a VLQ (Very Large Quartet) performed holiday songs for Blue Star families at the BAE offices in Falls Church, VA. and the Harmonizers and Metro Voices produced our annual Holiday Show for an audience of 572 at Fairlington United Methodist Church in Alexandria, VA. In February the Harmonizers and Metro Voices performed for an audience of 150 at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial in connection with the showcase performance of our youth chorus (Capital Force). A Harmonizers VLQ performed for an audience of 190 for the Defense Attache Association at the Danish Embassy in Washington, DC. In March 2025 Metro Voices performed for an audience of 70 for the Virginia chapter of the American Association of University Women. In May the Harmonizers and Metro Voices performed for an audience of 900 in "One Voice" hosted by the Alexandria Choral Society at the Schlesinger Performing Arts Center in Alexandria. In August, the Harmonizers and Metro Voices toured Ireland and performed for audiences of 583 in Galway, Bandon and Lark, Ireland.
  3. $8,804 spent. Education and Outreach: In conjunction with the District of Columbia Department of Secondary Schools, organized and conducted a day-long barbershop harmony training event for over 100 high school music students from the greater Washington DC area. Provided teacher and student vocal lessons and event support for the DCPS High School Vocal Showcase. Support included teaching artists, music materials, and directing.
  4. $28,442 spent. Program Management and Administration: Provided rehearsal space for the choruses, and storage facilities for costumes, props, and archived records. Maintained external and internal websites for communication with our customers and members.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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