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Southern Delaware Chorale Inc

EIN 51-0315924 · Rehoboth Bch, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Chorale sees its role as being defined by our core guiding principles: To provide a vehicle through which local singers can come together to sharpen their musical skills and share a love of choral music. To provide an opportunity for high school and college singers to perform challenging music beyond what they are offered in their academic settings. To bring well-performed choral music to various venues in Southern Delaware. To expand the number and type of music offerings available to local audiences. To embrace and practice diversity and inclusion as a group committed to sharing its musical artistry within all communities.

Income
$57,046
Spending
$68,018
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%

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

Fair: 57 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 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 19% of income.

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)
  1. $14,000 spent. Holiday Concert featuring Illuminare a major composition by Elaine Hagenberg and various holiday selections; presented at Epworth Methodist Church on Dec 7 2024. 350 attendees generating $7,700 in ticket sales.
  2. $11,000 spent. Spring concert presented on May 10 2025 titled: In Her Own Words: Celebrating Women and the Arts. Music over the centuries by composers from Clara Schumann to Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. Presented at Epworth Methodist Church with 160 paid attendees generating $3,520 in ticket sales
  3. $10,000 spent. Black History Month Concert presented on February 4 2025 at Epworth Methodist Church featuring spirituals and inspirational music across the ages with guest choirs joining the Southern Delaware Chorale. 200 attendees generating $4,800 in ticket sales.

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

  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 June 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 July 1989.

    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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