The Columbine Chorale
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE COLUMBINE CHORALE WAS CREATED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ITS SINGERS AND ITS AUDIENCES WITH THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF QUALITY IN CHORAL MUSIC EXPERIENCES. IT IS THE FUNDAMENTAL GOAL OF THE CHORALE TO PRESENT PERFORMANCES OF THE GREAT CHORAL LITERATURE OF OUR AGE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT REFLECTS THE CHORALE'S DEEP SENSE OF COMMITMENT TO THE AESTHETIC BEAUTY AND PROFOUND INTEGRITY OF THE MUSIC ITSELF.
- Income
- $28,730
- Spending
- $25,077
- Reserves
- 60.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 43%
- Highest pay
- $6,800, music conductor
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 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 (6)
- $630 spent. The Concert Wintertide was performed on December 14, 2024. The total attendance of 164 included 37 chorale singers and 7 staff and volunteers. Direct rental expense was $630.
- $500 spent. The Concert Wintertide was performed on December 15, 2024. The total attendance of 201 included 38 chorale singers and 8 staff and volunteers. Direct rental expense was $500.
- $580 spent. The Concert Musica Femina was performed on March 15, 2025. The total attendance of 129 included 38 chorale singers and 7 staff and volunteers. Direct rental expense was $580.
- $500 spent. The Concert Musica Femina was performed on March 16, 2025. The total attendance of 125 included 38 chorale singers and 7 staff and volunteers. Direct rental expense was $500.
- $580 spent. The Concert Byrd, Bond & Beatles was performed on May 31, 2025. The total attendance of 112 included 31 chorale singers and 8 staff and volunteers. Direct rental expense was $580.
- $500 spent. The Concert Byrd, Bond & Beatles was performed on June 1, 2025. The total attendance of 103 included 31 chorale singers and 4 staff and volunteers. Direct rental expense was $500.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 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 July 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 December 1988.
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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