Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Downers Grove, Illinois, registered in 1946, with $89,181 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1005, Downers Grove, IL, 60515 EIN 36-6143938 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2025)
$89K
▲ 42.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$35K
Net assets
$371K
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 Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer— 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 rating125 mo reserves · +60% 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 Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer: 125 mo reserves · +60% 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 Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer— 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 Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1005, Downers Grove, IL, 60515
- City
- Downers Grove
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72K (FY2011) to $89K (FY2025) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Operating margin
60.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$371K
Net assets
$371K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,181▲42.0% | $35,435▲6.0% | $370,585▲26.9% | $370,585▲26.9% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $62,799▲8.8% | $33,414▼22.2% | $292,054▲18.7% | $292,054▲18.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $57,719▲36.1% | $42,957▲34.3% | $246,061▲15.6% | $246,061▲15.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $42,406▼54.8% | $31,995▲23.9% | $212,816▼8.5% | $212,816▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $93,791▲212% | $25,819▲1.1% | $232,523▲55.9% | $232,523▲55.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $30,026▼33.1% | $25,539▼17.4% | $149,136▲5.9% | $149,136▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $44,908▼14.1% | $30,902▼45.6% | $140,830▲18.0% | $140,830▲18.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $52,260▲10.2% | $56,755▲52.1% | $119,328▼7.7% | $119,328▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $47,415▲14.5% | $37,314▲12.4% | $129,284▲7.7% | $129,284▲7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $41,413▲1.5% | $33,188▲16.8% | $120,017▲7.4% | $120,017▲7.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $40,790▲20.9% | $28,420▲1.5% | $111,792▲18.4% | $111,792▲18.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $33,725▲4.5% | $27,995▲5.5% | $94,446▲6.5% | $94,446▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $32,272▼49.0% | $26,539▼64.8% | $88,716▲6.9% | $88,716▲6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $63,318▼12.3% | $75,422▼0.2% | $82,983▼10.7% | $82,983▼10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $72,222 | $75,545 | $92,897 | $92,897 | 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 · $107K total
8 grants to Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer totaling $107K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $11,500 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $10,075 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2017 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6143938, based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer's EIN?
- Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6143938.
- How much revenue does Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer report?
- Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer reported $89,181 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer have?
- CharityIndex grades Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Society For Preservation & Encourmt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer (EIN 36-6143938) 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.