Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 02/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 11-3129249
Organization Overview
Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A6B) the organization is classified as: Singing & Choral Groups, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BROOKLYN YOUTH CHORUS IS A GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING COLLECTIVE OF YOUNG VOICES LED BY VISIONARY FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DIANNE BERKUN MENAKER. THE CHORUS HAS COLLABORATED WITH AN IMPRESSIVE RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS INCLUDING IN THIS SEASON ALONE, POP SUPERSTAR STING, MACARTHUR FELLOW CECILE MCLORRIN SALVANT, AND ACCLAIMED BASS-BARITONE DAVONE TINES AND IN PAST SEASONS THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC, LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, BARBRA STREISAND, ARCADE FIRE, SIR ELTON JOHN, THE NATIONAL, AND GRIZZLY BEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHORAL MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE:IN 2020-2021, BYC PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION WITH PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR TRADEMARKED CROSS-CHORAL TRAINING(R) PROGRAM TO 310 DIVERSE NYC STUDENTS AGED 7-18. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, ALL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CHORAL REHEARSALS, ELECTIVE PROGRAMS, AND PERFORMANCES TOOK PLACE REMOTELY, DELIVERED THROUGH A VARIETY OF TECHNOLOGIES AND VIRTUAL PLATFORMS.FROM SEPTEMBER 2020 THROUGH JUNE 2021, BROOKLYN YOUTH CHORUS OFFERED A ROBUST PROGRAM OF VIRTUAL WEEKLY CHORAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION TO SIX LEVELS OF REMOTE INSTRUCTION (GROUPED BY AGE, SKILL, AND EXPERIENCE) THREE TRAINING DIVISIONS AND THREE PERFORMING ENSEMBLES. IN ADDITION TO CHORAL INSTRUCTION FOR ALL SIX DIVISIONS, WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES INCLUDED: INDIVIDUAL VOICE LESSONS, INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT LESSONS, AND A RANGE OF SPECIAL WORKSHOPS, COLLEGE PANELS, VOCAL MASTERCLASSES, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR REPERTOIRE-BASED REHEARSALS, WE AUGMENTED OUR PERFORMING ENSEMBLE PROGRAM WITH ADDITIONAL SOLO PERFORMANCE TRAINING, AND MUSIC THEORY INSTRUCTION.IN THE CHORUS'S 2020-2021 SEASON, BYC SERVED VIRTUAL AUDIENCES OF 37,447. THE ENTIRE SCHOOL PARTICIPATED IN TWO SETS OF ANNUAL SELF-PRODUCED CONCERTS IN DECEMBER/JANUARY AND JUNE. THE CHORUS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN EXCITING PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH ACCLAIMED OPERA BASS-BARITONE DAVNE TINES, RENOWNED MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST SAMUEL STUBBLEFIELD, MACARTHUR FELLOW CECILE MCLORRIN SALVANT, POP SUPERSTAR STING, AND MORE.THE CHORUS ALSO CONTINUED ITS GROUNDBREAKING COMMISSIONED PROJECT SHE IS CALLED. WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES ON HIATUS THE CHORUS PIVOTED TO A VIRTUAL FORMAT AND ON APRIL 24, 2021 PREMIERED A RICH, MULTIMEDIA WEBSITE PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT WWW.SHEISCALLEDDEARSTRANGER.ORG FEATURING NEWLY COMMISSIONED CHORAL WORKS COMPOSED BY NATHALIE JOACHIM, DAVID LANG, ALEV LENZ, AND SHARA NOVA, AS WELL AS PERSONAL, HANDWRITTEN, LETTERS AND POEMS BY THE CHORUS MEMBERS, INSPIRED BY THE THEMES OF GENDER AND IDENTITY AND THE SINGERS' PERSPECTIVES/EXPERIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dianne Berkun Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $143,086 |
Megan Lemley Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $110,651 |
Nicolas Grabar Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jackie Aguanno Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Claire Marble Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Naomi Gardner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $121,925 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $222,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $581,901 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $925,826 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $477,798 |
| Investment income | $35,229 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $43,306 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $132 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,486,851 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $278,298 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,694 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $816,164 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $120,914 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,599 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,234 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $34,680 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,934 |
| Fees for services: Other | $106,884 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,146 |
| Office expenses | $41,825 |
| Information technology | $34,134 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,058 |
| Travel | $258 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,958 |
| Insurance | $27,328 |
| All other expenses | $5,793 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,761,187 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $537,275 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $105,034 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $420,939 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,182 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,193 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,488,144 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,662,596 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,251,363 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150,679 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $125 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $558,895 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $709,699 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,991,440 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,550,224 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,251,363 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc has recieved totaling $126,576.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - ARTISTIC RESERVES | $50,000 |
Tiger Baron Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT PURPOSES | $30,000 |
Howard Gilman Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Hyde And Watson Foundation Warren Township, NJ PURPOSE: PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT. | $10,000 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
William H Hazen Foundation Malibu, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $3,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,253,987 |
| Earnings | $231,279 |
| Net Contributions | $35,000 |
| Other Expense | $81,034 |
| Ending Balance | $1,439,232 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Young Peoples Chorus Of New York City Inc New York, NY | $5,108,088 | $5,381,162 |
Black Lily Inc Philadelphia, PA | $3,931,726 | $4,267,503 |
Bach Choir Of Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA | $8,668,443 | $1,522,038 |
Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,251,363 | $1,486,851 |
Mastervoices Inc New York, NY | $779,342 | $1,755,720 |
Zamir Choral Foundation Inc New York, NY | $1,054,675 | $1,768,406 |
Zumix Inc East Boston, MA | $5,117,381 | $3,178,519 |
Bay State Performing Arts Inc Boston, MA | $718,080 | $1,098,375 |
Teutonia Maennerchor Of Allegheny City Pittsburgh, PA | $434,873 | $973,808 |
Philadelphia Boys And Girls Choirs Philadelphia, PA | $1,941,949 | $771,480 |
Westrick Music Academy Inc Princeton Jct, NJ | $619,346 | $775,626 |
Emmanuel Music Inc Boston, MA | $1,039,316 | $847,064 |