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Key Chorale Inc

EIN 59-2779200 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Key Chorale, the Suncoast's premier symphonic chorus, is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative programming, artistic excellence, educational outreach and service to the community.

Income
$939,130
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
2
Volunteers
95
Highest pay
$2,420, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (4)
  1. $677,556 spent. KEY CHORALES 40th ANNIVERSARY SEASON INCLUDED TEN SELF OR CO-PRODUCED PERFORMANCE EVENTS TOTALING FOURTEEN CONCERTS. SEPTEMBER BEGAN WITH ON OUR WAY, FOLLOWED IN OCTOBER BY A TWO-DAY/THREE CONCERT EVENT, BAROQUEFEST, A COLLABORATION WITH CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER. NOVEMBER INCLUDED A STUDENT SHOWCASE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS WINTERS GLOW, AN ANNUAL COLLABORATION WITH THE SARASOTA BALLET. JANUARY LAUNCHED WITH AMERICAN ROOTS: STORYTELLERS AND IN FEBRUARY, THE CHORALE PERFORMED MASTERWORK,VERDIS REQUIEM. MARCH WAS THE STUDENT SOIREE, TOMORROWS VOICE TONIGHT, AND CHORAL FESTIVAL TOMORROWS VOICES TODAY IN ADDITION TO CIRQUE DES VOIX, WITH THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY. THE SEASON CLOSED IN MAY WITH BEETHOVENS ODE TO JOY. ALSO, TWO CONCERT EVENTS WERE HELD WITH VENICE SYMPHONY, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND COSMIC WORLDS.
  2. $39,169 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH - KEY CHORALE CONTINUED TO OFFER ITS THREE OUTREACH CHOIR PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE 2024-2025 SEASON AND ALSO EXPANDED THE PROGRAM WITH ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS AND PROGRAMS. THE OFF-KEY CHORALE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION, IS A CHORAL GROUP COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARKINSONS DISEASE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THE TWO WHERE ARE MY KEYS CHORALES ARE A SIMILAR PROGAM FOR THOSE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMERS AND ANOTHER FOR DEMENTIA. ALL PROGRAMS WELCOME CAREGIVERS.THE COME TOGETHER CHOIR INITIATIVE IS A NEW COMPREHENSIVE CHORAL ENRICHMENT TOOLKIT CREATED AND DESIGNED BY KEY CHORALE TO BRING THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF GROUP SINGING TO SENIORS. IT IS EASY-TO-IMPLEMENT MUSIC PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SENIOR-SERVING SETTINGS SUCH AS RETIREMENT AND MEMORY CARE COMMUNITIES TO CIVIC CHOIRS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED TO DELIVER AN ENRICHING 8-WEEK SINGING EXPERIENCE CULMINATING IN A THEMED PERFORMANCE. THE PROGRAM IS IDEAL FOR SENIORS EXPERIENCING MEMORY LOSS OR CONDITIONS LIKE PARKINSONS AND ALZHEIMERS DISEASE.
  3. $28,587 spent. STUDENT SCHOLARS AS AN OUTGROWTH OF THE TOMORROWS VOICES TODAY COLLABORATION WITH SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, KEY CHORALE CONTINUED THIS PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED JUNIORS AND SENIORS PURSUING MUSIC AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. STUDENTS MUST APPLY, AUDITION AND THEN BE ACCEPTED TO SING A FULL PERFORMANCE SEASON WITH KEY CHORALE. THE STUDENT SCHOLARS RECEIVE PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS AND MENTORING ON EVERY ASPECT OF PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP, FROM AUDITIONS TO RESUME-BUILDING. THE SCHOLARS ALSO PREPARE SOLOS AND PERFORM IN TOMORROWS VOICES TONIGHT, A RECITAL AND FUNDRAISER ATTENDED BY KEY CHORALE PATRONS. FOURTEEN STUDENT SCHOLARS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM IN 2024/2025.
  4. $8,708 spent. KEY NOTES EXPRESS THIS IS A MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH A MISSION TO SHARE CHORAL MUSIC EXPERIENCES WITH UNDERSERVED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. PROGRAM STRUCTURE CONSISTS OF 6-8 WEEK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS EXPOSING CHILDREN TO GROUP MUSIC EXPERIENCE. STUDENTS ARE INSTRUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL SINGERS AND EDUCATORS IN HEALTHY SINGING TECHNIQUES USING AGE-APPROPRIATE MATERIAL. PROFESSIONAL INSTRUMENTALISTS FACILITATE STUDENTS WITH INTERACTIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES USING CLASSROOM INSTRUMENTS. THE SESSION CULMINATES WITH A SHORT INFORMAL PERFORMANCE FOR PARENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS.

Source: Form 990 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 October 1987.

    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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