Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1946, with $4,383,284 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
110 7th Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37203 EIN 39-0926339 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.4M
▼ 35.8% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$1.1M
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 & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 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 Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet: 3 mo reserves · -5% 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 & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet— 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 & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 110 7th Ave N, Nashville, TN, 37203
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.7M (FY2013) to $4.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.0MNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-5.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.1M
Total liabilities
$5.0M
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,383,284▼35.8% | $4,608,532▼12.1% | $1,069,546▲6.1% | $6,082,545▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,828,729▲56.9% | $5,242,726▼1.5% | $1,008,027▲268% | $6,650,332▲58.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,352,637▲14.7% | $5,324,510▲22.8% | -$600,482▼274% | $4,192,087▼20.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,795,133▲0.7% | $4,334,651▼10.0% | $344,507▼71.5% | $5,301,089▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,769,794▼26.4% | $4,818,941▼18.4% | $1,206,689▼44.0% | $5,931,331▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,120,923▲1.1% | $5,906,003▲7.2% | $2,154,820▼23.2% | $5,907,785▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,065,777▲2.9% | $5,510,571▼0.7% | $2,804,079▼17.4% | $5,653,733▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,921,126▼2.3% | $5,549,860▲5.0% | $3,392,793▼15.0% | $5,956,651▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,037,005▼6.9% | $5,285,145▼12.4% | $3,993,846▼5.0% | $6,758,665▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,411,189▲7.0% | $6,035,764▲32.3% | $4,204,856▼14.4% | $7,013,108▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,057,760▲8.1% | $4,561,597▼4.2% | $4,910,452▲9.4% | $8,155,257▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,680,137 | $4,762,824▲18.5% | $4,486,580▲0.8% | $7,632,503▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,020,407 | $4,452,646 | $7,696,436 | 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 · $122K total
14 grants to Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet totaling $122K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $23,157 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2023 | $9,241 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,406 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $17,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $17,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,047 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,875 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | 2020 4th quarter ceg grant | 2020 | $1,250 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $1,250 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $1,250 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $1,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0926339, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet's EIN?
- Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0926339.
- How much revenue does Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet report?
- Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet reported $4,383,284 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet have?
- CharityIndex grades Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet (EIN 39-0926339) 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.