Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Independence, Ohio, registered in 1946, with $34,139 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 31014, Independence, OH, 44131 EIN 32-0003412 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$34K
▼ 16.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$32K
Net assets
$27K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +7% 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 Singing Amer: 10 mo reserves · +7% 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 Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Singing Amer: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 31014, Independence, OH, 44131
- City
- Independence
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $90K (FY2018) to $34K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27K
Net assets
$27K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,139▼16.3% | $31,733▼14.7% | $27,195▲9.7% | $27,195▲9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $40,802▲4.6% | $37,191▼1.5% | $24,789▲17.1% | $24,789▲17.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $39,010▼4.1% | $37,751▼8.0% | $21,178▲6.3% | $21,178▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $40,694▼15.1% | $41,030▼21.3% | $19,919▼1.7% | $19,919▼1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $47,926▼28.9% | $52,149▼30.6% | $20,255▼17.3% | $20,255▼17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $67,422▼24.9% | $75,125▲16.2% | $24,478▼23.9% | $24,478▼23.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $89,735 | $64,674 | $32,181 | $32,181 | 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 · $17K total
1 grant to Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | Men of independence chapter for purchasing new sta | 2018 | $17,466 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 32-0003412, based in Independence, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer's EIN?
- Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 32-0003412.
- How much revenue does Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer report?
- Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer reported $34,139 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer have?
- CharityIndex grades Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer (EIN 32-0003412) 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.