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Show Choirs of Bemidji Inc

EIN 80-0324292 · Bemidji, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN VOCAL MUSIC AND DANCE. THROUGH PROJECTS LIKE BEMIDJI BOYCHOIR, THE BEMIDJI YOUTH HONORS CHOIR, AND SUMMER VOICE LESSON PROGRAMS, SHOW CHOIRS OF BEMIDJI, INC. WILL CONTINUE TO BRING MORE ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$136,027
Spending
$105,354
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 40%

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 (3)
  1. $103,672 spent. THE FIRST SHOW CHOIR WAS DEVELOPED AS AN EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY AT BEMIDJI HIGH SCHOOL. THE GROUP WAS MADE UP OF A SMALL NUMBER OF SINGER/DANCERS AND A BACK UP BAND. THE SHOW COMPETITIVE CHOIR;PUTTING A SET OF SONGS TOGETHER WITH DANCE AND INSTRUMENTATION TO ENTERTAIN AND COMMUNICATE AN ARTISTIC MESSAGE TO THEIR AUDIENCE. ALONG WITH LOCAL PERFORMANCES, THE GROUP ALSO PARTICIPATES IN 3 TO 5 COMETITIONS PER YEAR, PROVIDING THE STUDENTS WITH ANOTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ADJUDICATION AND CRITIQUES.
  2. A SECOND SHOW CHOIR, "LA VOCE BALLO", HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED PROVIDING AN INTENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS IN THE ART OF SINGING, DANCING, & PERFORMING. THIS EVENT PROVIDES OUR STUDENTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO NOT ONLY PARTICIPATE AS A GROUP, BUT TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT SOLO ACTS AS WELL. OUR PRIMARY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY IS OUR ANNUAL DINNER SHOW. WHILE PROVIDING A STAGE FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO GROW AS PERFORMERS, THE DINNER SHOW HAS BECOME A COOPERATIVE EFFORT; BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK AND DONATIONS TO CREATE THREE NIGHTS OF EXCEPTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT.
  3. THE BEMIDJI AREA SUMMER SHOW CHOIR CAMP PROVIDES AN INTRODUCTORY EXPERIENCE IN SINGING AND DANCING FOR YOUNG STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 8. MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER TO BE CAMP COUNSELORS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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 July 2009.

    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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