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Arts, Culture & Humanities (A6B0) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON

EIN: 52-0895826 · WASHINGTON, DC 20009-1039 · United States · FY 2025 Data
3 out of 5 57 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 85/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 81/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

At Choral Arts, we sing the music we love as a balm to frenzied days, an antidote to solitude, a union in an often-fractured world. We sing for a city with little time and high expectations, which compels us to transform a night out into a lifelong memory. Founded in 1965 by Norman Scribner (1936-2015), Choral Arts has a rich history of bringing the power of the human voice to audiences large and small. We weave our shared passion, world-class repertoire, and radiant voices into a sound that changes people. We advance the story of choral music by partnering with a myriad of musicians, composers, and ensembles. Our Mission: To reawaken human capacity for awe through the power of choral music. Our Vision: A world where powerful human experiences move people to find shared purpose, discover shared passion, and connect with the music within themselves. Our Choirs: Choral Arts ensembles embody the elemental human experience of choral singing. Symphonic Chorus – experience the power of 160 voices singing as one, as they transport you worlds away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Chamber Singers – explore the transformative power of the human voice with our group of around 30 singers in more intimate settings. Youth Choir – journey with budding musicians as they find their voice in a changing world.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$1.7M
Total Revenue
$2.3M
Total Expenses
$5.0M
Net Assets
10
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 78.7%
Fundraising Efficiency 62.5%
Operating Reserve 26.31x
Liability-to-Asset 2.1%
Revenue Diversification 43.6%
Executive Compensation $171K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 1,930 similar organizations (United States, Arts, Culture & Humanities, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
78.7% 77.7%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
10.0% 14.2%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
11.3% 5.9%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
62.5% 302.5%
P10P90
Top quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
26.3 mo 15.8 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
2.1% 11.4%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
43.6% 70.6%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
2.1% 7.9%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
2.4% 5.4%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-36.5% 0.9%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $1.7M $2.3M $5.0M 78.7% 10
2024 $1.6M $2.2M $5.5M 59.3% 13
2023 $1.5M $2.1M $5.6M 74.7% 10
2022 $2.2M $2.2M $6.0M 80.7% 10
2021 $1.8M $1.3M N/A — 13
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Organization Details
EIN
52-0895826
State
DC
City
WASHINGTON
ZIP
20009-1039
Classification
A6B0
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1965
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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