Composers Conference & Chamber
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Composers Conference & Chamber is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wayland, Massachusetts, registered in 1987, with $287,090 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
47 Sedgemeadow Rd, Wayland, MA, 01778 EIN 22-2514308 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$287K
▲ 4.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$241K
Net assets
$425K
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 Composers Conference & Chamber— 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 rating21 mo reserves · +16% 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 Composers Conference & Chamber: 21 mo reserves · +16% 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 Composers Conference & Chamber— 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 Composers Conference & Chamber: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 47 Sedgemeadow Rd, Wayland, MA, 01778
- City
- Wayland
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $220K (FY2014) to $287K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $425K
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$425K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$425K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,090▲4.3% | $241,064▲4.0% | $424,983▲14.6% | $424,983▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $275,364▲14.6% | $231,705▲15.2% | $370,793▲24.8% | $372,343▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $240,193▲40.6% | $201,166▲105% | $297,214▼12.2% | $297,214▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $170,805▲61.2% | $97,995▼32.5% | $338,666▲23.4% | $338,666▲23.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $105,943▼63.1% | $145,129▼27.3% | $274,354▼12.7% | $274,354▼12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $287,059▼15.0% | $199,694▼10.1% | $314,207▲49.4% | $314,207▲49.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $337,871▲23.4% | $222,160▼12.7% | $210,366▲83.6% | $210,366▲83.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $273,834▼0.2% | $254,526▲3.7% | $114,608▲25.6% | $114,608▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $274,362▲21.9% | $245,402▲13.5% | $91,262▲48.9% | $91,262▲48.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $225,066▲2.1% | $216,290▼5.5% | $61,283▲8.6% | $61,283▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $220,390 | $228,893 | $56,442 | $56,442 | 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 · $38K total
3 grants to Composers Conference & Chamber totaling $38K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | To support classical music performances in the greater concord, nh community | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $15,100 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $7,502 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Composers Conference & Chamber a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Composers Conference & Chamber is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2514308, based in Wayland, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Composers Conference & Chamber's EIN?
- Composers Conference & Chamber's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2514308.
- How much revenue does Composers Conference & Chamber report?
- Composers Conference & Chamber reported $287,090 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Composers Conference & Chamber have?
- CharityIndex grades Composers Conference & Chamber B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Composers Conference & Chamber (EIN 22-2514308) 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.