Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, registered in 1986, with $1,811,381 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 9692, Santa Fe, NM, 87504 EIN 85-0331684 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▲ 19.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.7M
Net assets
$591K
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 Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +5% 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 Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc: 4 mo reserves · +5% 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 Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & 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 Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus 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 9692, Santa Fe, NM, 87504
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $333KNet assets $591K
Operating margin
4.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$925K
Total liabilities
$333K
Net assets
$591K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,811,381▲19.7% | $1,722,293▲6.5% | $591,487▲17.7% | $924,689▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,512,996▼7.8% | $1,617,651▼1.7% | $502,399▼17.2% | $834,669▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,640,737▼2.5% | $1,645,386▲31.2% | $607,054▼6.6% | $739,232▼26.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,681,988▲16.1% | $1,253,773▼10.8% | $649,616▲254% | $1,008,927▲118% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,448,384▼2.5% | $1,406,211▼4.3% | $183,489▼24.0% | $462,346▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,484,973▲11.1% | $1,468,640▲13.3% | $241,316▲7.3% | $484,498▲57.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,336,112▼0.1% | $1,296,602▲0.5% | $224,983▲21.3% | $307,041▼33.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,337,123▲15.4% | $1,290,436▲21.1% | $185,473▲33.6% | $463,906▲54.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,158,236▼1.5% | $1,065,524▼10.6% | $138,786▲201% | $299,601▲101% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,175,529▲5.2% | $1,192,323▼4.9% | $46,074▼26.7% | $149,157▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,117,398 | $1,253,783▲13.5% | $62,868▼70.3% | $128,890▼43.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,105,001 | $211,361 | $229,181 | 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 · $169K total
18 grants to Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc totaling $169K, 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 | $21,450 |
| St Vincent Hospital | Endowment fund | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $11,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $13,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,125 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $11,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $6,025 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $6,275 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-0331684, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc's EIN?
- Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-0331684.
- How much revenue does Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc report?
- Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc reported $1,811,381 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Inc (EIN 85-0331684) 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.