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 12/2022, Northwest Choirs employed 14 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 12/2022, Northwest Choirs generated $985.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MUSICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING & PERFORMANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NORTHWEST CHOIRS - NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR & VOCALPOINT! SEATTLE IS AN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY SERVING YOUTH AGES 6-18 YEARS OF AGE. THE NORTHWEST CHOIRS IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL AID SO ALL ELIGIBLE YOUTH MAY PARTICIPATE FULLY. TUITION FEES ONLY COVER 50% OF THE BUDGET AND THE REMAINING INCOME IS MADE UP FROM PERFORMANCES, FUNDRAISING, DONATIONS, AND GRANTS. ALL REHEARSALS AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE HELD AFTER SCHOOL AT THE NORTHWEST CHOIRS' FACILITY IN THE UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CENTER IN SEATTLE.IN 2022, THE NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR & VOCALPOINT! SEATTLE PRESENTED LIVE 40 PERFORMANCES TO AN AUDIENCE OF NEARLY 27,000. WE WERE ALSO FEATURED ON YOUTUBE AND CLASSICAL KING FM WHICH BROADENED THE AUDIENCE TO THE WORLD-WIDE WEB. FOR GREATER COMMUNITY ACCESSS, THE NORTHWEST CHOIRS KEEPS TICKET PRICES AFFORDABLE AND GIVES DISCOUNTS TO SENIORS AND STUDENTS. FREE TICKETS ARE OFFERED TO TEACHERS, VETERANS, AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maria Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $127,740 |
Joseph Crnko Music Director (until 4/2022) | Officer | 40 | $93,169 |
Jacob Winkler Music Director | Officer | 40 | $52,678 |
Mark Gargett President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arvin Wu Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristi Barnes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $148,758 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $186,617 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $103,786 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,263 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $439,161 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $560,523 |
Investment income | $10,092 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $10,480 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,929 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,853 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,659 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $985,830 |
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. | $37,523 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $332,190 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,539 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $203,605 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $41,937 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,950 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,582 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,847 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,249 |
Office expenses | $23,946 |
Information technology | $19,099 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,166 |
Travel | $2,652 |
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 | $41,322 |
Insurance | $8,733 |
All other expenses | $2,807 |
Total functional expenses | $1,023,006 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,471 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,669 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $85,069 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,726 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,019 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $664,850 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $197,631 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,568 |
Total assets | $1,036,003 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,031 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $26,031 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,009,972 |
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 | $1,036,003 |