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Youth Choirs Inc

EIN 72-1173754 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF YOUTH CHOIRS INC (DBA YOUTHCUE) IS TO EQUIP, ENABLE AND EMPOWER STUDENT CHOIR DIRECTORS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, VIBRANT, CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENT CHOIRS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. RECOGNIZING AND AFFIRMING THE STRONG EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE OF CHORAL TRAINING, YOUTHCUE'S VISION IS FOR EVERY STUDENT IN NORTH AMERICA TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTHY, VIBRANT, CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENT CHOIR PROGRAM DURING THEIR ADOLESCENCE.

Income
$431,377
Spending
$541,731
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
4
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$128,750, president

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

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 July 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 (1)
  1. $394,038 spent. YOUTHCUE IS THE PREMIER STUDENT CHOIR RESOURCE IN NORTH AMERICA. OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, YOUTHCUE HAS PROVIDED INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT CHOIRS IN CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CONTINENT.ESTABLISHED IN 1990 BY RANDY EDWARDS, YOUTHCUE HAS CONSISTENTLY GROWN IN SIZE AND INFLUENCE. YOUTHCUE CURRENTLY HAS 30,000 STUDENTS IN NETWORK, AND SINCE ITS INCEPTION, HAS IMPACTED THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY 250,000 STUDENTS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2021 THE ORGANIZATION SERVED ABOUT 400 INDIVIDUALS DIRECTLY AND 1,000 INDIVIDUALS INDIRECTLY.THE MAIN CURRICULUM CAN BE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS:YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVALS - THIS INCLUDES MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. THE MUSIC IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND IT IS PUBLISHED BY NATIONAL MUSIC PUBLISHERS UNDER THE "YOUTHCUE" BRAND.PUBLICATIONS - THIS INCLUDES ANTHEMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE YOUNG CHOIR, AS WELL AS A BOOK RELATED TO YOUTH CHOIRS WRITTEN BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT. COMPACT DISC RECORDINGS - THIS IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF REPERTOIRES AND STYLES OF YOUTH CHOIRS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE FOR YOUTH CHOIR PARTICIPANTS. ANTHEM SERVICE - THIS IS A FULL-SERVICE ANTHEM (SHEET MUSIC) PUBLISHING AND SELLING SERVICE PROVIDED AS A VALUE-ADDED PROGRAM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. THIS IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND IT IS USED TO GROW THE MEMBERSHIP BASE.YOUTHCUE - THIS IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WHICH INCLUDES SUCH SUBJECTS AS MUSIC REPERTOIRES AND REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES.TRAINING EVENTS - ANNUAL DIRECTORS' TRAINING EVENTS INCLUDE SHARING IDEAS AS WELL AS PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY STAFF.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 1991.

    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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