SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART

Financials

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

15902 OLD GALVESTON ROAD, WEBSTER, TX 77598-2185

In care of

% DAVID FRIEFELD

Signed the 990-EZ

Paul Rowe, Treasurer

Phone

(505) 908-4110

Website

www.houstontidelanders.org

Mission

Perpetuate the American Art Form of Barbershop Quartet Singing and Chorus Singing by learning, practicing, perfecting, demonstrating and teaching the skills involved in order to engender its appreciation. Ages of our participants range from young adults to seniors.

Program accomplishments

• Weekly in person rehearsals had around 30 men per week. Rehearsals, officer training, membership education continued. Approximately 61 dues paying members with approximately 46 active members. Members learned and polished music for performances, including revenue-generating and free for the community. Expenses are for our Musical Director's fees and expenses, our weekly rehearsal space, music and "learning track" recordings, and fees and expenses for bringing in outside coaches.
  Expenses $24,458
• Fulfilled our exempt purpose of "Perpetuate the American Art Form of Barbershop Quartet Singing and Chorus Singing". Attendance for Good Time Shows, Christmas Shows, and paid performances for local organizations were as expected. Unpaid performances at schools in Ft Bend County were well received. Event attendance levels averaged 110 people per revenue-generating show. Singing Valentines delivery program was positive. We have free performances to Heights Kids Day of Music, Memorial Day "A Night to Remember" tribute, and Heroes at Home golf tournament benefiting Green Beret veterans. $6,899.73 for Program Service Expenses was necessary to generate Program Service Revenue via our paid shows to aid in fulfillment of our mission.
  Expenses $6,900
• Our Next Generation Barbershop programs implement the part of our Mission to "support vocal music education with youth programs". Our programs throughout the year included: A) Our Next Generation Barbershop Quartet Contest was held across the Houston region, where prizes were awarded. Entries were received from Alief ISD, Alvin ISD, Clear Creek ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Humble ISD and Montgomery ISD. These entries spanned Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties. Awards to winners and their schools totaled $2,350. B) The chorus participated in Heights Kids Day of Music in central Houston, providing a free chorus performance, and a table to encourage youth and parents to try singing a simple song with our members. Estimated 200 youth and adults in the chorus performance audience, and 100 youth and adults served at our table. C) The chorus supported school music education through youth singing events and joint performances with middle and high school choir programs. C.1) The chorus conducted singing workshops for Crockett Middle School in Richmond TX (Fort Bend County). Estimated 120 boys and girls participated. C.2) The chorus performed with the La Porte ISD choirs during their Men's Night Out. Over 150 youth were involved. Our $312 expense was for music purchased and donated to the La Porte High School Music Department. The choirs performed this music with the Tidelanders in a large combined chorus. C.3) Over 350 youth were involved at Humble ISD (south) Men's Night Out at Summer Creek High School, Houston, Texas, where we performed for the students and parents, and we sang with all of the students. There was $0 expense and the Summer Creek High School Choir Booster Club donated $150 to the Houston Tidelanders. C.4) The Tidelanders chorus performed in our 11th annual joint holiday concert at Needville high school, concluding with a combined choir including an estimated 80 students. The Tidelanders received a performance fee of $1400 as part of profit sharing with Needville HS.
  Expenses $312 · grants $2,350

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.

IRS record

EIN

74-6057576

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Exempt since

1946

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Group exemption

0943: SOCIETY FOR PRESERVATION & ENCRGMNT OF BARBERSHOP QUARTET

Assets (IRS master file)

$88,696

Income (IRS master file)

$52,811

Filing history

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 74-6057576).

Questions about SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART

What is the EIN of SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART?

The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART is 74-6057576.

Is SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.

Which annual return does SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART 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 SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART 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 SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,800 (Patrick McAlexander, Chorus Musical Director).

How much revenue does SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BARBERSHOP QUART have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,343, expenses of $47,190 and total assets of $88,696 at year end.

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