Bach Choir Of Bethlehem
- Assets
- $10.1m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Bethlehem, PA
- Founding
- 06/1944
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 24-0795385
Organization Overview
Bach Choir Of Bethlehem is located in Bethlehem, PA. The organization was established in 1944. 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 06/2024, Bach Choir Of Bethlehem employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bach Choir Of Bethlehem 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 06/2024, Bach Choir Of Bethlehem generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF THE MUSIC OF JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONCERT SEASON - TICKETED CONCERTS: FOUNDED IN 1898 AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHRISTOPHER JACKSON 2023-2024, THE BACH CHOIR, BACH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA AND DISTINGUISHED SOLOISTS, PRESENT A CONCERT SEASON OF 24 TICKETED CONCERTS FOR MORE THAN 7,000 PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. CONCERTS INCLUDE THE BETHLEHEM BACH FESTIVAL OVER TWO WEEKENDS IN MAY AS WELL AS CHRISTMAS, FAMILY, SPRING, BEL CANTO YOUTH CHORUS, AND GALA CONCERTS. THE 2023-2024 CONCERT SEASON INCLUDED IN PERSON CONCERTS AND LIVESTREAMING PERFORMANCES. THE SEASON ALSO INCLUDED TOURING PERFORMANCES INCLUDING A BACH CHOIR TOUR TO EUROPE INCLUDING A FEATURED PERFORMANCE AT THE LEIPZIG BACHFEST.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THE BACH CHOIR PRESENTS 18 FREE EDUCATIONAL CONCERTS WITH INFORMAL TALKS ABOUT THE MUSIC BY CONDUCTOR CHRISTOPHER JACKSON. EIGHT OF THESE CONCERTS ENTITLED "BACH TO SCHOOL" ARE PRESENTED FOR MORE THAN 5,000 STUDENTS (GRADES 3-12) EACH YEAR IN DIVERSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY REGION ALONG WITH ACTIVITY BOOKS AND ADDITONAL ONLINE CONTENT. WE PRESENTED OUR TEN BACH AT NOON CONCERTS TO LIVE AUDIENCES AT CENTRAL MORAVIAN CHURCH IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM AND AT ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH IN ALLENTOWN. MORE THAN 6,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTENDED THESE CONCERTS. IN 2022-2023, THE BACH CHOIR ESTABLISHED "A MUSICAL HEART" MUSIC IN HOSPICE PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH 2 HOSPITAL HOSPICE CENTERS.
RECORDINGS, RESEARCH, AND PRESERVATION: TO ENHANCE ACHIEVEMENT OF ITS MISSION, THE BACH CHOIR IS HEARD IN RECORDINGS AND LIVE BROADCASTS AROUND THE WORLD, MOST RECENTLY IN A CD RECORDING OF MENDELSSOHN/BACH MATTHUS-PASSION (2024), DVD CO-PRODUCED WITH CLASSICAL KIDS - "MR BACH COMES TO CALL" (2007) AND FIVE NEW RECORDINGS ON THE ANALEKTA LABEL " MAGNIFICAT AND GLORIA" (2009), "SONGS OF HOPE" (2011), "SAINT JOHN PASSION"(2012), " A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM" (2013) AND "BACH AND HANDEL" (2018). THE WORK OF THE BACH CHOIR IS ALSO ENHANCED BY RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Harold G Black President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rev Hopeton Clennon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cheryl Matherly Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Annette Thiel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Horvath Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anthony Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,851 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $91,938 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $890,201 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,110 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $983,990 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $229,641 |
| Investment income | $241,321 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,438 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,592 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,447,798 |
| 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. | $122,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $476,820 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,623 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,831 |
| Fees for services: Management | $60,004 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,945 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $36,114 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $196,613 |
| Office expenses | $54,313 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,564 |
| Travel | $162,273 |
| 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 | $947 |
| Insurance | $6,220 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,000,968 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,237 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $228,592 |
| 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 | $55,445 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,530 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,979 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,597,468 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $198,272 |
| Total assets | $10,117,543 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,410 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $177,435 |
| Total liabilities | $236,845 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,639,924 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,240,774 |
| 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 | $10,117,543 |