Northwest Choirs
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $796.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 11/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-7409990
Organization Overview
Northwest Choirs is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1974. 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 12/2020, Northwest Choirs employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Choirs 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 12/2020, Northwest Choirs generated $796.5k 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 (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $725.8k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MUSICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NORTHWEST CHOIRS COMMITTED TO SLOWING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 BY INDEFINITELY CANCELING IN-PERSON REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES, BUT WE NEVER STOPPED MAKING MUSIC TOGETHER. OUR CHORISTERS IN THE NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR AND VOCALPOINT! SEATTLE CONTINUED MEETING, REHEARSING, AND PERFORMING ONLINE, PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED SOCIAL AND CREATIVE OUTLETS TO OUR YOUNG MUSICANS. WHILE OUR VIRTUAL REHEARSALS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT, WE ARE AS COMMITTED AS EVER TO FULFILLING THE MISSION OF NORTHWEST CHOIRS IN PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF MUSIC AND VOCAL EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE GREATER COMMUNITY WITH A UNIQUE CHORAL RESOURCE. IN ADDITION TO MAINTAINING OUR WEEKLY REHEARSALS, OUR CHOIRSTERS TOOK ON AMBITIOUS RECORDING PROJECTS, LEARNING THE CRAFT OF HOME RECORDING AND FINDING NEW AUDIENCES ON THE DITIGAL STAGE. SINCE MARCH 2020, OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY HAS QUADRUPLED IN SIZE, WITH OVER 150,000 NEW AND RETURNING FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD CELEBRATING OUR PERFORMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maria Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $129,469 |
Joseph Crnko Music Director | Officer | 40 | $112,020 |
Mark Gargett President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacob Bang Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susie Frazier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Birchfield Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $26,649 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $323,141 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,225 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $349,790 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $432,603 |
| Investment income | $2,359 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,290 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,368 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,572 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,788 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $907 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $796,533 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $47,756 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $286,061 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,559 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $128,733 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,786 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,295 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,063 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,874 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,123 |
| Office expenses | $29,576 |
| Information technology | $17,444 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,690 |
| Travel | $1,693 |
| 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 | $39,509 |
| Insurance | $7,653 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $725,764 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,048 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $170,185 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $50,314 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,727 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,189 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $696,811 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $128,974 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,568 |
| Total assets | $1,174,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,940 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,000 |
| 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 | $94,100 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $189,040 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $985,776 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,174,816 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Northwest Choirs has recieved totaling $22,238.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,206 |
Treeline Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Gorder Family Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $432 |
Gertler Clark Foundation Inc Weston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Flying House Productions Seattle, WA | $3,869,875 | $1,750,728 |
Northwest Choirs Seattle, WA | $1,174,816 | $796,533 |
Northwest Associated Arts Seattle, WA | $130,660 | $609,665 |
Northwest Girl Choir Seattle, WA | $327,398 | $607,701 |
My Voice Music Portland, OR | $1,017,513 | $891,554 |
Andante-Kirkland Youth Choir Kirkland, WA | $43,240 | $403,933 |
Eugene Concert Choir Inc Eugene, OR | $283,697 | $389,727 |
Portland Symphonic Girlchoir Portland, OR | $140,086 | $358,093 |
Portland Gay Mens Chorus Inc Portland, OR | $356,433 | $489,160 |
One World Chorus Lake Oswego, OR | $18,245 | $289,555 |
Seattle Pro Musica Seattle, WA | $293,071 | $316,740 |
Rogue Valley Chorale Assoc Phoenix, OR | $575,994 | $235,364 |