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 Waterloo, Iowa, registered in 1946, with $83,582 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1002 Broadway St, Waterloo, IA, 50703 EIN 43-6051728 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$84K
▼ 4.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$98K
Net assets
$80K
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.
C+
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -17% 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 · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 →
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 Singing Amer: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $136K (FY2012) to $84K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-16.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$80K
Net assets
$80K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,582▼4.5% | $97,526▼3.2% | $80,487▼14.8% | $80,487▼14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $87,493▲148% | $100,757▲1264% | $94,431▼19.1% | $94,431▼19.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $35,270▼69.1% | $7,386▼94.7% | $116,750▲59.9% | $116,750▲59.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $114,026▲10.8% | $139,866▲2.2% | $73,028▼26.1% | $73,028▼26.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $102,888▼14.5% | $136,915▲12.2% | $98,868▼27.5% | $98,868▼27.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $120,335▲5.0% | $122,072▲11.3% | $136,380▼1.2% | $136,380▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $114,647▼15.5% | $109,704▼6.8% | $138,056▲7.8% | $138,056▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $135,612 | $117,679 | $128,109 | $128,109 | 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.
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 43-6051728, based in Waterloo, Iowa. 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 43-6051728.
- How much revenue does Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer report?
- Society For Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer reported $83,582 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 43-6051728) 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.