Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berkeley, California, registered in 1981, with $405,932 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 310, Berkeley, CA, 94701 EIN 94-2734159 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$406K
▲ 35.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$393K
Net assets
$471K
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 Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +3% 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 Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra: 14 mo reserves · +3% 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 Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra— 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 Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 310, Berkeley, CA, 94701
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $248K (FY2014) to $406K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $471K
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$520K
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$471K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,932▲35.5% | $393,392▼0.8% | $470,732▲17.3% | $520,380▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $299,542▼6.0% | $396,719▲33.6% | $401,292▼15.2% | $455,886▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $318,727▲99.1% | $296,970▲66.1% | $473,392▲16.4% | $525,851▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $160,090▲2.0% | $178,749▲22.5% | $406,689▲3.5% | $462,797▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $156,882▼42.9% | $145,859▼30.9% | $392,950▲19.2% | $477,457▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $274,924▼10.2% | $211,182▼26.8% | $329,686▲24.0% | $479,693▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $306,279▼10.5% | $288,616▼6.5% | $265,944▲6.5% | $427,053▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $342,236▲7.1% | $308,519▲17.2% | $249,781▲9.0% | $421,666▲76.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $319,582▼20.8% | $263,266▼29.5% | $229,196▲9.8% | $238,740▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $403,582▲62.9% | $373,666▲56.5% | $208,713▲16.7% | $209,986▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $247,742 | $238,836 | $178,797 | $178,797 | 990 |
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 · $288K total
16 grants to Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra totaling $288K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $26,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,300 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & culture | 2022 | $27,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $15,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $10,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,800 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $40,800 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $21,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2018 | $14,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2017 | $12,650 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2016 | $12,650 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2015 | $5,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2734159, based in Berkeley, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra's EIN?
- Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2734159.
- How much revenue does Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra report?
- Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra reported $405,932 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra have?
- CharityIndex grades Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra (EIN 94-2734159) 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.