Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 86-0756041 • 501(c)3 • Mesa, AZ
Profile
Choral performance
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
72nd percentile
Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
90th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 33.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
77th percentile
Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
51st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$70,979
Down $4,758 (-6.3%) from 2024
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2024
Net Assets
Down$70,979
Down $4,758 (-6.3%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$63,259
Down $14,017 (-18%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$68,017
Up $3,948 (+6.2%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$4,758
Down $17,965 (-136%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Choral performance
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, Culture & Humanities Programs, General/Other: Performance of four major concert programs during the 2024-2025 concert season; attendance totaling approx 2500 people. | $0 | $68,017 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Peterson | Artistic Director | PT | $23,000 | - | $23,000 |
| Kevin Gardner | Board Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| John Page | Board President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Jon Sywassink | Board Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“CD sale”
“Description;Amount^Insurance;507|Music scores;1759|Advertising print and email;2821|Social Media advertising;949|Website hosting and maintenence;127|Fees for ASCAP and Chorus America;254|Office supplies;85|Credit card fees;314|PO box and box office cell phone;484|Ties and reusable corsages;345|Recording media;235|Scholarship awards;1500^Total;9380^”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990EZ/BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | Kevin Gardner |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 4803905792 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 7740 S Myrtle Ave |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Tempe |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | AZ |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 85284 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 75737 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 70979 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 32083 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -4758 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 33011 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 75737 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 70979 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GamingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 1640 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 63259 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 1284 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 70979 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 75737 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 70979 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 20496 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 6 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 8 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 8 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 4 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 23000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Craig Peterson |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Kevin Gardner |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | John Page |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Jon Sywassink |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Artistic Director |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Board Treasurer |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Board President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Board Secretary |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 9380 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 10 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | Choral performance |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 5130 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 28242 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Arts, Culture & Humanities Programs, General/Other: Performance of four major concert programs during the 2024-2025 concert season; attendance totaling approx 2500 people. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 68017 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt | 0 | 1640 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | AZ |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 68017 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 68017 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 63259 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | sonorandesertchorale.org |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 32083 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 34790 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 47450 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 32697 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 35005 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 182025 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt | 0 | 109373 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.81027 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.83448 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 147490 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 34535 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 32083 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 34790 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 47450 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 32697 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 35005 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 182025 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 182025 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | CD sale |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description;Amount^Insurance;507|Music scores;1759|Advertising print and email;2821|Social Media advertising;949|Website hosting and maintenence;127|Fees for ASCAP and Chorus America;254|Office supplies;85|Credit card fees;314|PO box and box office cell phone;484|Ties and reusable corsages;345|Recording media;235|Scholarship awards;1500^Total;9380^ |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Kevin Gardner |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Treasurer |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 4803905792 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-10-11 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | SONORAN DESERT CHORALE INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | SONO |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 860756041 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 4803905792 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 2415 W Broadway Rd Box 41444 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Mesa |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | AZ |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 85274 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2026-02-24T18:55:13-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-06-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-05-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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