Zamir Choral Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1967. 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 08/2021, Zamir Choral Foundation Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zamir Choral Foundation 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 08/2021, Zamir Choral Foundation Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 08/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE JEWISH CHORAL MUSIC AS A VEHICLE TO INSPIRE JEWISH LIFE, CULTURE AND CONTINUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FESTIVALSDUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION HELD VIRTUAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2021. THERE WAS A 1-DAY IN PERSON OUTDOOR NAJCF EVENT IN JULY 2021, AND A 1-DAY VIRTUAL HAZAMIR EVENT IN JUNE 2021. THE EVENTS BROUGHT TOGETHER LOVERS OF JEWISH CHORAL MUSIC, PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR SINGERS AND CONDUCTORS, AND LISTENERS FOR PERFORMANCES AND CELEBRATION OF JEWISH CULTURE, ESPECIALLY JEWISH MUSIC.
CHORAL EDUCATIONTHE ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION, CREATED BY MATTHEW LAZAR, PROMOTES CHORAL MUSIC AS A VEHICLE TO INSPIRE JEWISH LIFE, CULTURE AND CONTINUITY. BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE ZAMIR CHORALE, THE FIRST MODERN HEBREW-SINGING CHOIR IN NORTH AMERICA, MR. LAZAR SOUGHT AN EXPANSIVE VISION THAT WENT BEYOND THE ACTIVITIES OF ANY SINGLE CHOIR - ONE THAT FOSTERED JEWISH IDENTITY ACROSS GENERATIONAL AND DENOMINATIONAL LINES. TODAY, THE ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION IS AT THE CENTER OF A GROWING MOVEMENT THAT PRESERVES AND FOSTERS JEWISH IDENTITY THROUGH JEWISH CHORAL MUSIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matthew Lazar Executive Director | Officer | 80 | $305,250 |
Dr Steven Lorch President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Elena Neuman Lefkowitz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Henry Stein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Arline Duker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gerald Skolnik Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $60,658 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $335,243 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,257,781 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,653,682 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $80,904 |
Investment income | $1,048 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,768,406 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $430,250 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,025 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $437,635 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $28,431 |
Payroll taxes | $43,189 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,364 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,360 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $137,221 |
Advertising and promotion | $83,609 |
Office expenses | $23,968 |
Information technology | $37,716 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $73,264 |
Travel | $2,590 |
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 | $2,437 |
Insurance | $34,171 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,603,472 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $489 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $900,798 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $44,280 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,609 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $66,499 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,054,675 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,341 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $27,741 |
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 | $150,805 |
Other liabilities | $54,969 |
Total liabilities | $265,856 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $225,454 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $563,365 |
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 | $1,054,675 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Zamir Choral Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $586,785.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gottesman Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $209,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $118,900 |
Iimi Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. | $112,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $31,410 |
Keren Keshet-The Rainbow Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $25,000 |
Covenant Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: See Part IV | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 |