Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Syracuse, New York, registered in 1993, with $26,720 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2019)
$27K
▲ 53.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2019)
$25K
Net assets
$15K
Employees
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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 →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 Syracuse Gay & Lesbian 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 →
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 Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus Inc: 7 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Syracuse Gay & Lesbian 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 →
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 Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $33K (FY2012) to $27K (FY2019) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15K
Net assets
$15K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $26,720▲53.6% | $25,445▲0.1% | $15,308▲9.1% | $15,308▲9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $17,392▲14.1% | $25,410▲16.8% | $14,033▼36.4% | $14,033▼36.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $15,241▼46.0% | $21,757▼30.9% | $22,051▼22.8% | $22,051▼22.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $28,232▲51.6% | $31,482▲50.9% | $28,567▼10.2% | $28,567▼10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $18,626▼16.0% | $20,859▼10.7% | $31,817▼6.6% | $31,817▼6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $22,162▼27.6% | $23,360▼24.7% | $34,050▼3.4% | $34,050▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $30,627▼6.4% | $31,031▲11.8% | $35,248▼1.1% | $35,248▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $32,720 | $27,761 | $35,652 | $35,652 | 990EZ |
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Data for Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus Inc (EIN 16-1429466) 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.