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Nonprofit · EIN 57-6026637

COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29250

Financials

$68K$49K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$67,695$48,912$18,783$103,949$6,897$97,052
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$54,342
Membership dues
$8,263
Program service revenue
$5,090
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$14,871
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$24,902
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,200
Printing, publications and postage
$228
Other expenses
$22,582
Program services (functional)
$15,730

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$80,123
Total assets, end of year
$103,949
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,897
Net assets, end of year
$97,052
Cash, savings and investments
$91,642
Gross receipts
$67,695

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth M MearsArtistic Director6$13,671
David J Watkins II CPATreasurer2$1,200
Susan JenningsChairman2$0
Christine Counts-DavisBoard Member2$0
Richard M SchulzBoard Member2$0
Delia MearsBoard Member1$0
Celina LinaresBoard Member1$0
James E ThompsonBoard Member1$0
Maren McConnellBoard Member1$0
Kay GaffneyBoard Member1$0
John MagillBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5563, COLUMBIA, SC 29250-5563
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
3103 Devine Street, Columbia SC 29205
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
David J Watkins II CPA, 3103 Devine Street, Columbia SC 29205
Signed the 990-EZ
David J Watkins II CPA, Treasurer
Phone
(803) 361-6011
Return prepared by
David J Watkins II CPA

Mission

To foster and promote public appreciation of classical Choral Music.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • See Note A
    Expenses $15,730

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-EZ for COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
57-6026637
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$103,949
Income (IRS master file)
$67,695

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$67,695$48,912$103,949IRS
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: David J Watkins II CPA
June 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2016
Officer: DAVID J WATKINS II CPA
June 30, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 57-6026637).

Questions about COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY

What is the EIN of COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY is 57-6026637.
Is COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY?
The 990-N for 2021 names David J Watkins II CPA.
Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,671 (Elizabeth M Mears, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,695, expenses of $48,912 and total assets of $103,949 at year end.

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