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THE BABYLON CHORALE INC
BABYLON, NY · EIN 112468865 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · babylonchorale.org
revenue
$79K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$42K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Cultural : Community Chorus - We are a Long Island based intergenerational group of singers that fosters learning and excellence in performing a diverse repertoire of choral music.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Babylon Chorale is a Long Island-based community chorus founded in 1950 that brings together singers of diverse ages to perform a wide range of choral music, from classical to Broadway. The organization performs multiple concerts annually, collaborates with regional arts groups, and engages in community outreach through educational programs and scholarships for young singers. It is supported by grants, donations, and program advertising revenue.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Summer Scholarship Award
Annual scholarship program that awards $1,000 to high school singers selected through an online audition; winners perform a solo at the Chorale’s June concert and are recognized in program materials.
Tom Rice Memorial Student Choral Program
Program that covers membership dues and music costs for high school and college students to rehearse and perform with the Chorale; includes weekly rehearsals from September through June.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
    • Participates in major concert productions at prestigious venues
      Performs at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall through participation in Manhattan Concert Productions, with documented performances in 2014 and 2016, showcasing the chorus on a national stage.
    • Performs diverse choral music repertoire in intergenerational community concerts
      Operates as an intergenerational community chorus that performs a wide range of choral music, including classical, Broadway, and popular works, in staged and costumed concerts. The group performs three concerts annually and has presented performances in locations across Long Island, New York City, Washington, DC, and Gettysburg.
  • Arts Education Scholarships 2 activities
    • Provides financial and performance support to high school student singers through the Summer Scholarship Award
      Hosts an annual Summer Scholarship Award program for high school singers, selecting one or more recipients to perform solos at the June concert with accompaniment support. The program includes performance opportunities and financial assistance for music education.
    • Provides scholarship funding to support music education for high school students
      Awards a $1,000 scholarship to the winner of the Summer Scholarship Award to attend a music summer program of their choice, with two scholarships awarded in 2026.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Offers full financial support for student participation in choral program
      Operates the Tom Rice Memorial Student Choral Program, which covers all membership fees and music costs for participating students, enabling full access to weekly rehearsals and concert performances.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$32K41%
Program service revenue$18K23%
Investment income$4071%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$42K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +28.1%
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Camerata Singers Partner — Collaborated in performances
  • Concord Cleaners Partner — Recognized as a contributor to the Babylon Chorale's 75th anniversary campaign.
  • Eglevsky Ballet Company Partner — Collaborated in performances
  • Great Neck Symphony Partner — Collaborated in performances
  • Heatherwood Partner — Sponsored the 2025 and 2024 Summer Scholarship Awards.
  • Manhattan Concert Productions Partner — Facilitated performances at Carnegie Hall in 2014 and 2016
  • Massapequa Symphony Partner — Collaborated in performances
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided a $15,000 grant to support the Chorale's arts and culture programming.
  • South Shore Symphony Partner — Collaborated in performances
  • St. Killian Boychoir Partner — Collaborated in performances
  • The Babylon Cchorale, Inc. Partner — Businesses that advertise in concert programs are recognized as supporting partners of the organization.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Community Continuity through Long-Term Participation
    methodology: community-continuity
    By maintaining enduring social connections among singers and with the broader community, we sustain organizational resilience and growth because long-term relationships create trust and shared ownership in the chorus’s mission.
  • Intergenerational Learning through Choral Music
    methodology: intergenerational-learning
    By engaging singers of different generations in choral performance, we foster mutual learning and musical excellence because shared artistic experience bridges age divides and deepens collective understanding of music.
  • Removes Financial Barriers to Access
    methodology: removes financial barriers
    By covering all membership dues and music costs for student choristers, we increase equitable access and participation because financial constraints do not exclude talented young singers from diverse backgrounds.