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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1173754

YOUTH CHOIRS INC

Tax-exempt · SAN ANTONIO, TX 78278

Financials

$461K$503K2023$431K$542K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YOUTH CHOIRS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$431,377$541,731-$110,354$300,583$58,239$242,344
July 31, 2024990$460,601$502,769-$42,168$357,361$4,663$352,698
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$332,798
Program service revenue
$88,109
Investment income
$9,923
Royalties
$63
Other revenue
$547

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$185,401
Other salaries and wages
$106,999
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$317,677
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,939
Travel
$10
Depreciation
$2,825
Program services (functional)
$394,038
Management and general (functional)
$119,888
Fundraising (functional)
$27,805

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$357,361
Total assets, end of year
$300,583
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,239
Net assets, end of year
$242,344
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,741
Net assets without donor restrictions
$237,172
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,172
Gross receipts
$431,377
Employees
4
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
LA

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 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RANDOLPH P EDWARDSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$125,000$3,750
R PRESTON EDWARDSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$55,000$1,650
GEORGE COWDEN IIIChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
MATTHEW ALLENDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
BEVERLY DUGASDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ELIZABETH RUSSELLDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
PATRICIA SHARPDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
MIKE MASSARDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JOHN RAMSEYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RANDOLPH P EDWARDSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$125,000$3,750
R PRESTON EDWARDSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$55,000$1,650
GEORGE COWDEN IIIChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
MATTHEW ALLENSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0
BEVERLY DUGASDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
LORI TYLERDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
PATRICIA SHARPDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
WILLIARD TEELDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JOHN RAMSEYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 781663, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78278-1663
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RANDOLPH P EDWARDS, PO BOX 781663, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78278
Signed the 990
R PRESTON EDWARDS, VP/Treasurer
Phone
(210) 320-3525
Return prepared by
SCHUH BROWNE PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF YOUTH CHOIRS INC (DBA YOUTHCUE) IS TO EQUIP, ENABLE AND EMPOWER STUDENT CHOIR DIRECTORS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, VIBRANT, CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENT CHOIRS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. RECOGNIZING AND AFFIRMING THE STRONG EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE OF CHORAL TRAINING, YOUTHCUE'S VISION IS FOR EVERY STUDENT IN NORTH AMERICA TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTHY, VIBRANT, CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENT CHOIR PROGRAM DURING THEIR ADOLESCENCE.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • YOUTHCUE IS THE PREMIER STUDENT CHOIR RESOURCE IN NORTH AMERICA. OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, YOUTHCUE HAS PROVIDED INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT CHOIRS IN CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CONTINENT.ESTABLISHED IN 1990 BY RANDY EDWARDS, YOUTHCUE HAS CONSISTENTLY GROWN IN SIZE AND INFLUENCE. YOUTHCUE CURRENTLY HAS 30,000 STUDENTS IN NETWORK, AND SINCE ITS INCEPTION, HAS IMPACTED THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY 250,000 STUDENTS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2021 THE ORGANIZATION SERVED ABOUT 400 INDIVIDUALS DIRECTLY AND 1,000 INDIVIDUALS INDIRECTLY.THE MAIN CURRICULUM CAN BE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS:YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVALS - THIS INCLUDES MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. THE MUSIC IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND IT IS PUBLISHED BY NATIONAL MUSIC PUBLISHERS UNDER THE "YOUTHCUE" BRAND.PUBLICATIONS - THIS INCLUDES ANTHEMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE YOUNG CHOIR, AS WELL AS A BOOK RELATED TO YOUTH CHOIRS WRITTEN BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT. COMPACT DISC RECORDINGS - THIS IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF REPERTOIRES AND STYLES OF YOUTH CHOIRS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE FOR YOUTH CHOIR PARTICIPANTS. ANTHEM SERVICE - THIS IS A FULL-SERVICE ANTHEM (SHEET MUSIC) PUBLISHING AND SELLING SERVICE PROVIDED AS A VALUE-ADDED PROGRAM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. THIS IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND IT IS USED TO GROW THE MEMBERSHIP BASE.YOUTHCUE - THIS IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WHICH INCLUDES SUCH SUBJECTS AS MUSIC REPERTOIRES AND REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES.TRAINING EVENTS - ANNUAL DIRECTORS' TRAINING EVENTS INCLUDE SHARING IDEAS AS WELL AS PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY STAFF.
    Expenses $394,038 · grants $5,000 · revenue $88,593

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-1173754
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
1991
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$300,583
Income (IRS master file)
$431,377

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$431,377$541,731$300,583XML
990July 2024$460,601$502,769$357,361XML
990July 2023$523,623$501,505$440,433IRS
990July 2022–––IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS

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 72-1173754).

Questions about YOUTH CHOIRS INC

What is the EIN of YOUTH CHOIRS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH CHOIRS INC is 72-1173754.
Is YOUTH CHOIRS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to YOUTH CHOIRS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YOUTH CHOIRS INC 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 YOUTH CHOIRS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did YOUTH CHOIRS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of YOUTH CHOIRS INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names RANDOLPH P EDWARDS.
Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH CHOIRS INC?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (RANDOLPH P EDWARDS, President).
How much revenue does YOUTH CHOIRS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $431,377, expenses of $541,731 and total assets of $300,583 at year end.

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