SOCIETY FOR PRESERVATION & ENCOURMT OF BARBERSHOP QUARTET SINGING AMER

EIN: 226079249 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Fairfax, VA

Total Revenue
$219,190
Total Expenses
$197,796
Total Assets
$237,866
Net Assets
$237,866
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Steve Skolnick
Phone
7032739826
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SOCIETY FOR PRESERVATION & ENCOURMT OF BARBERSHOP QUARTET SINGING AMER, founded in 1951, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $219K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $198K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

The 1700 artist/members of the Mid-Atlantic District of the Barbershop Harmony Society bring joy to the lives of those we touch. The District brings together people of all ages and experience, cultivates extraordinary singing and showmanship, promotes fellowship and camaraderie, and makes a difference in people's lives. Through public performance, vocal instruction, support of music education at all age levels in communities from New York to Virginia, we are making the music that's making a difference.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $92,929 Revenue: $92,304

Music Programs: The Mid-Atlantic District produces three to four conventions every year, where District chapter choruses and registered quartets compete to qualify for District honors and to compete...

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Music Programs: The Mid-Atlantic District produces three to four conventions every year, where District chapter choruses and registered quartets compete to qualify for District honors and to compete at annual international conventions. In 2025 around 1100 friends, family and fans attended these conventions. The District qualified five choruses and 12 quartets for international competition. Contests are adjudicated by certified judges who donate their time and effort to evaluate the artists and help them improve their artistry. After the contest, the judges provide feedback and coaching to the competitors, which is a significant component of the contest experience.

Program 2
Expenses: $89,913 Revenue: $58,837

Music Education: Dozens of highly qualified volunteers conduct educational programs targeted at all age levels. The largest program, Harmony College East (HCE), offering more than 40 classes and...

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Music Education: Dozens of highly qualified volunteers conduct educational programs targeted at all age levels. The largest program, Harmony College East (HCE), offering more than 40 classes and seminars during a 3-day weekend event attended by more than 200 men and women of all ages. Students, including music educators, directors, arrangers and enthusiasts, learn singing, quarteting, composition, arranging, show production and directors sharpen their directing skills. This year, twelve HCE full scholarships were provided to music educators. Partial scholarships were provided to six high achieving quartets preparing for the BHS International Convention. Coaching support was provided through the year to quartets and chapter choruses through a grant program that offsets a portion of the coach's expenses. The District has a strong youth barbershop program that encourages youth quartets and ensembles through music educator engagement, coaching and Youth Adjudications. For 2025, the District provided support for 5 youth harmony events. The District also provided 3 activity grants to support Chapter activities.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,100 Revenue: $0

Competitor Support: The District supports its high-achieving quartets and choruses that compete at the international level. In 2025 the District provided $4,100 to 5 chorus and 14 quartets.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,412
Program Service Revenue $188,401
Investment Income $6,377
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $219,190

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $19,940
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $219
Program Expenses $187,740
Other Expenses $177,856
TOTAL EXPENSES $197,796

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $219,190 $183,016 +0.2%
Expenses $197,796 $171,548 +0.2%
Net Income $21,394 $11,468 +0.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
160

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sheryl Berlin Board Member at Large 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Packer Board Member at Large 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Bureau Board Member at Large 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Corson Board Member at Large 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christian Hunter Board Member at Large 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Skolnick President 12
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Fasano Executive Vice President 12
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Welter Treasurer 8
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Kelly Secretary 8
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Kirsch Immediate Past President 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $219,190 $197,796 $237,866 $21,394
2024 $183,016 $171,548 $216,473 $11,468
2023 $191,729 $155,385 $205,230 $36,344
2022 $137,763 $154,466 $168,661 $-16,703
2021 $73,354 $30,589 $185,363 $42,765
2020 $57,684 $26,480 $142,598 $31,204
2019 $219,152 $254,316 $116,295 $-35,164
2018 $217,648 $219,715 $149,132 $-2,067
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