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Nonprofit · EIN 94-1616811

SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS

Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

Financials

$1.2M$1.3M2022$1.2M$1.6M2023$1.5M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,468,439$1,405,821$62,618$1,429,753$307,386$1,122,367
August 31, 2024990$1,197,826$1,557,506-$359,680$1,772,061$712,312$1,059,749
August 31, 2023990$1,238,238$1,290,793-$52,555$1,670,421$404,003$1,266,418
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$428,688
of which government grants
$84,458
Program service revenue
$961,158
Investment income
$128,436
Net income from fundraising events
-$62,411
Net income from gaming
$12,568
Other revenue
-$49,843

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$136,004
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$81,540
Other salaries and wages
$305,151
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$420,268
Professional fundraising fees
$36,183
Legal fees
$21,964
Accounting fees
$46,284
Occupancy
$224,759
Travel
$807
Program services (functional)
$1,094,177
Management and general (functional)
$233,359
Fundraising (functional)
$78,285

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,772,061
Total assets, end of year
$1,429,753
Total liabilities, end of year
$307,386
Net assets, end of year
$1,122,367
Net assets without donor restrictions
$328,521
Net assets with donor restrictions
$793,846
Gross receipts
$1,554,555
Employees
35
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1949
State of legal domicile
CA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ian RobertsonArtistic Director
Officer
35$76,851
Robert HowardPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Christine WeicherVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Josefina LeongTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Gary JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Anna Logvinova MDBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Geoffrey Quinn MDBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa SemeraroBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kate ThrelfallParent Representative
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ian RobertsonArtistic Dir.
Officer
35$76,851
Robert HowardPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Christine WeicherVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Josefina LeongTreasurer/Secty
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Lisa SemeraroDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Gary JonesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Geoffrey Quinn MDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Anna Logvinova MDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Vivien TinParent Rep Mmbr
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ian RobertsonArtistic Dir.
Officer
0$30,140
Robert HowardPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Christine WeicherVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Larry WarnerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Josefina LeongSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Gary JonesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Alexander ClemensDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Geoffrey Quinn MDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Anna Logvinova MDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dan ChenParent Rep Mmbr
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
333 HAYES ST STE 116, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4455
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert Howard, 333 Hayes St Ste 116, San Francisco, CA 94102
Signed the 990
Robert Howard, President
Phone
(415) 861-7464
Return prepared by
CROSBY & KANEDA CPAS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1616811 or by the name SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The mission of the San Francisco Boys Chorus is to provide music education, vocal training, and performance experience at the highest artistic level to boys from all cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Music and vocal coaching to approximately 170 choristers via after-school rehearsals and local performances.
    Expenses $620,172 · grants $93,504 · revenue $477,393
  • Public performances during international tours by choristers; summer camps providing music and vocal instruction to choristers
    Expenses $474,005 · grants $42,500 · revenue $483,765

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-1616811
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,429,753
Income (IRS master file)
$1,554,555

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,468,439$1,405,821$1,429,753XML
990August 2024$1,197,826$1,557,506$1,772,061IRS
990August 2023$1,238,238$1,290,793$1,670,421XML
990August 2022$982,288$1,038,434$1,430,748IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 94-1616811).

Questions about SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS

What is the EIN of SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS is 94-1616811.
Is SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS 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 SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Robert Howard.
Who are the officers and directors of SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,851 (Ian Robertson, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,468,439, expenses of $1,405,821 and total assets of $1,429,753 at year end.

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