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Childrens Chorus of San Antonio

EIN 74-2661732 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHILDREN'S CHORUS OF SAN ANTONIO IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING AND EXPANDING THE EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH CHORAL SINGING AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCE. CCSA'S COMMITMENT TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY EMPOWERS YOUNG SINGERS TO EMBRACE AND EXPLORE A BROADER, MORE POSITIVE VIEW OF SELF AND THE WORLD.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
11
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$101,495, exec director

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    9 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 (3)
  1. $836,894 spent. CORE ENSEMBLES - EIGHT TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 5-18 PROVIDE A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM OF PERFORMANCE-BASED INSTRUCTION RANGING FROM BASICS OF VOCAL TECHNIQUE, MUSIC LITERACY AND HISTORY,AND LANGUAGE THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE AND DIVERSE REPERTOIRE. Includes Academic-Year and SummerProgramming. 300 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  2. $67,782 spent. MUSIC TOGETHER - TWELVE CLASSES IN SIX LOCATIONS INCLUDING HAVEN FOR HOPE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S SHELTER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 4 AND THEIR FAMILIES ENCOURAGE OUR CHILDREN'S NATURAL ENTHUSIASM FOR MUSIC AND MOVEMENT. 1,426 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  3. $17,774 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIRS - TUITION-FREE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS FOR SAN ANTONIO ISD, HARLANDALE ISD, AND NORTHSIDE ISD STUDENTS AT GOOD SAMARITAN COMMUNITY CENTER, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, AND SEVERAL SCHOOL SITE LOCATIONS. NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIR REHEARSALS, WORKSHOPS, FESTIVALS, AND CAMPS PRESENT AN EXPERIENCE OF LEARNING, SINGING, EXCELLING, AND SHARING TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN GRADES 3-12; INCLUDES ACADEMIC-YEAR AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING. 775 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.

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 April 1993.

    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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