Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Beaufort, South Carolina, registered in 1990, with $191,214 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 504, Beaufort, SC, 29901 EIN 57-0884111 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$191K
▲ 20.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$184K
Net assets
$150K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc: 10 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 504, Beaufort, SC, 29901
- City
- Beaufort
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $189K (FY2015) to $191K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $24KNet assets $150K
Operating margin
4.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$174K
Total liabilities
$24K
Net assets
$150K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191,214▲20.8% | $183,649▲11.0% | $149,589▼12.8% | $173,614▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $158,311▲38.3% | $165,468▲11.7% | $171,474▼4.0% | $175,859▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $114,445▼44.5% | $148,122▲3.4% | $178,631▼15.9% | $184,486▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $206,061▲79.9% | $143,248▲191% | $212,308▲42.0% | $212,308▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,538▼39.9% | $49,262▼66.0% | $149,495▲77.5% | $149,495▲77.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $190,547▼8.4% | $144,705▼24.8% | $84,219▲119% | $84,219▲45.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $208,046▲37.1% | $192,358▲3.9% | $38,377▲69.1% | $57,887▲155% | 990 |
| 2017 | $151,772▼25.6% | $185,075▲2.6% | $22,689▼59.5% | $22,689▼59.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $204,063▲8.0% | $180,328▼9.3% | $55,992▲73.6% | $56,192▲73.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $189,003 | $198,911 | $32,257 | $32,457 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $172K total
11 grants to Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc totaling $172K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,835 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | The richard slatten award for excellence in virginia biography | 2020 | $15,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Scholarships for brevard and other music camps for members of the youth orchestra | 2019 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $5,805 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Scholarships to brevard and music camps | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $8,600 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Summer scholarship programs | 2017 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Beaufort youth orchestra scholarships to music camps | 2016 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2016 | $6,727 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Youth orchestra | 2015 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Youth orchestra scholarships for 2014 | 2014 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0884111, based in Beaufort, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc's EIN?
- Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0884111.
- How much revenue does Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc report?
- Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc reported $191,214 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Inc (EIN 57-0884111) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.