German-american Childrens Chorus Inc
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
German-american Childrens Chorus Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1946, with $39,061 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7033 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL, 60646 EIN 36-2988077 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$39K
▼ 18.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$17K
Net assets
$135K
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
—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 German-american Childrens Chorus Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating97 mo reserves · +57% 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 German-american Childrens Chorus Inc: 97 mo reserves · +57% margin earns a B+ 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 German-american Childrens Chorus 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 German-american Childrens Chorus Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $61K (FY2014) to $39K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $135K
Operating margin
57.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$135K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$135K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,061▼18.2% | $16,629▼81.7% | $134,597▲49.6% | $134,597▲49.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $47,767▲71.0% | $90,971▼7.3% | $89,967▼32.4% | $89,967▼32.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $27,940▼71.3% | $98,103▲137% | $133,171▼34.5% | $133,171▼34.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $97,289▲1272% | $41,419▲411% | $203,334▲35.9% | $203,334▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,089▼96.2% | $8,111▼94.2% | $149,620▼4.1% | $149,620▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $187,179▲169% | $138,780▲144% | $156,043▲49.2% | $156,043▲49.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,659▲256% | $56,844▲326% | $104,609▲14.0% | $104,609▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,591▼91.4% | $13,353▼94.1% | $91,795▲6.2% | $91,795▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $227,958▲218% | $227,259▲543% | $86,469▲0.8% | $86,469▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,731▲18.0% | $35,340▲1.4% | $85,770▼21.3% | $85,770▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $60,805 | $34,855 | $108,996 | $108,996 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is German-american Childrens Chorus Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. German-american Childrens Chorus Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2988077, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is German-american Childrens Chorus Inc's EIN?
- German-american Childrens Chorus Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2988077.
- How much revenue does German-american Childrens Chorus Inc report?
- German-american Childrens Chorus Inc reported $39,061 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does German-american Childrens Chorus Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades German-american Childrens Chorus Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for German-american Childrens Chorus Inc (EIN 36-2988077) 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.