Nonprofit · EIN 81-1445441
SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP
Tax-exempt · DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $685,122 | $887,892 | -$202,770 | $1,508,438 | $125,122 | $1,383,316 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $717,011 | $851,057 | -$134,046 | $1,657,794 | $83,997 | $1,573,797 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $561,857 | $814,021 | -$252,164 | $1,761,107 | $65,656 | $1,695,451 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $362,003
- of which government grants
- $15,732
- Program service revenue
- $240,005
- Investment income
- $79,914
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $52,272
- Other revenue
- $3,200
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $285,524
- Other salaries and wages
- $92,171
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $426,366
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,397
- Occupancy
- $38,213
- Travel
- $7,620
- Depreciation
- $2,272
- Program services (functional)
- $468,359
- Management and general (functional)
- $319,693
- Fundraising (functional)
- $99,840
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,657,794
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,508,438
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $125,122
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,383,316
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,498
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,028,883
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,383,316
- Gross receipts
- $1,375,778
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 71
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE SCHANKIN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $114,273 |
| JONATHAN MILLER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $102,221 |
| SANDRA MILLER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $69,030 |
| MARY LEWIS JOINED 2025 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANDEL SCHENK DEP 2025 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNA BROTHERS | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE DIVIRGILIO | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHARON FROLICK DEP 2025 | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN CLARK | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT HORNER DEP 2025 | Fmr. President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REGAN BURKE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK FEDOTA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE SCHANKIN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $109,120 |
| JONATHAN MILLER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $102,572 |
| SANDRA MILLER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $69,723 |
| MARTRICE CALDWELL DEP '24 | FMR TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MANDEL SCHENK JOINED '24 | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BIRNIE HARPER Dep '24 | fmr director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS LIEBERMAN dep '24 | fmr vp Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA BROTHERS | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE DIVIRGILIO | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHARON FROLICK JOINED '24 | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN CLARK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT HORNER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REGAN BURKE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK FEDOTA JOINED '24 | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN MILLER | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $97,781 |
| SANDRA MILLER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $78,527 |
| S KANKANHALLI THRU 823 | INTERIM DIR. Trustee or director | 40 | $74,750 |
| ANNE SCHANKIN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $46,441 |
| MARTRICE CALDWELL | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BIRNIE HARPER | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS LIEBERMAN | VP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA BROTHERS | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN CLARK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT HORNER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REGAN BURKE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1111 WARREN AVE STE 2C, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-3696
- In care of
- % JONATHAN MILLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LYNN CLARK, 1111 WARREN AVE SUITE 2C, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
- Signed the 990
- LYNN CLARK, President
- Phone
- (630) 395-9542
- Website
- SOUNDSGOODCHOIR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Costabile & Steffens PC
Mission
To enhance the well-being of older adults through choral music in a fun, welcoming community of singers. Non-auditioned choirs, directed by professionals, rehearse and perform free community concerts.
Program accomplishments
- SOUNDS GOOD CHOIRS TWO CHORAL PROGRAMS, SOUNDS GOOD AND GOOD MEMORIES, MAKE UP THE CHICAGO AREA'S LARGEST NO-AUDITION CHORAL GROUP FOR ADULTS 55 AND BETTER, AND THE ONLY PUBLIC CHOIR FOR PERSONS WITH EARLY-STAGE DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS. THE EIGHT SOUNDS GOOD CHOIRS, FOR ADULTS 55+, OFFER A FUN AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY PLUS HEALTH BENEFITS SUCH AS ELEVATED MOOD, IMPROVED COGNITIVE ABILITIES AND DECREASED DEPRESSION AND LONELINESS. GOOD MEMORIES UNIQUE, INTERACTIVE CHOIR PROGRAM PROVIDES THE SAME HEALTH BENEFITS TO ADULTS WITH EARLY-STAGE DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS IN A SAFE, STRESS-FREE ATMOSPHERE WHERE THE FOCUS IS ON FUN AND INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS. THERE ARE NO AUDITIONS FOR EITHER CHOIR; EVERYONE IS WELCOME REGARDLESS OF ABILITY OR EXPERIENCE.Expenses $468,359 · revenue $240,005
- continued from 4a: ALL CHOIRS ARE LED AND ACCOMPANIED BY PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTORS AND MUSICIANS, WITH TWO 15-WEEK SESSIONS IN THE SPRING AND FALL, AND AN 8-WEEK SESSION IN THE SUMMER. EACH CHOIR PERFORMS A PUBLIC CONCERT.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1445441
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6B)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,508,438
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,375,778
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $685,122 | $887,892 | $1,508,438 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $717,011 | $851,057 | $1,657,794 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $561,857 | $814,021 | $1,761,107 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $463,767 | $586,929 | $1,868,881 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-1445441).
Questions about SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP
- What is the EIN of SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP is 81-1445441.
- Is SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP 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 SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LYNN CLARK.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,273 (ANNE SCHANKIN, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $685,122, expenses of $887,892 and total assets of $1,508,438 at year end.
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