Fort Myers Symphonic Chorus Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Mission of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers is to cultivate a lifetime of music through exceptional performance educational initiatives and community outreach. Our Vision is to be a significant cultural presence in the fabric of the Southwest Florida community; attract and develop outstanding choral singers; obtain the resources needed to perform great symphonic masterworks; and remain a contributing force in choral music education in Southwest Florida.
- Income
- $132,709
- Spending
- $144,756
- Reserves
- 14 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 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)
- $475 spent. In February 2025 we partnered with the Gulf Coast Symphony for two performances of the Bruckner Mass in F Minor at the Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers a masterwork requiring full chorus soloists and orchestra. Approx 300 people heard these performances.
- $13,563 spent. In November 2025 we produced and performed the Faure Requiem at Peace Lutheran Church in Fort Myers a masterwork requiring full chorus chamber ensemble and soloists. Approx 250 people heard this performance.
- $10,282 spent. In December 2025 we produced and performed a Christmas-time Messiah & More concert at Peace Lutheran Church in Fort Myers with small ensemble and solists. Over 300 people heard this performance.
- $5,000 spent. Our other vocal ensembles also performed in 2025: Luminara did a small concert in March Mastersingers and the City of Palms Youth Choir performed the musical The True Story of Cinderella in March and Intermezzo gave concerts in March and November. Approx 450 people attended these concerts.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 2025.
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 April 2003.
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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