Luren Singing Society is located in Decorah, IA. The organization was established in 2000. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Luren Singing Society 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 08/2023, Luren Singing Society generated $55.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.8k during the year ending 08/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CULTIVATION OF MUSIC AND MUSICAL EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY MALE CHORUS SINGING; TO FOSTER AND ENGENDER AMOUNG MEMBERS A LOVE FOR THE BEAUTY IN THE NATIONAL AND PATRIOTIC SONGS, ESPECIALLY OF NORWAY AND OTHER SCANDIVIAN COUNTRIES AS WELL AS OF AMERICA; TO ASSIST IN THE DISSEMINATION OF A MORE INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH AND KNOWLEDGE OF THIS CLASS OF MUSIC AMOUNG THE PUBLIC GENERALLY BY SINGING THESE SONGS AT CONCERTS AND OTHER PUBLIC GATHERINGS AND TO PROMOTE SOCIALBILITY AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP AMOUNG THE MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PERFORM A VARIETY OF MUSIC, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SACRED, PATRIOTIC AND SCANDINAVIAN SONGS. SUPPORT CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES WITH CHORUS PERFORMANCES AND/OR CONTRIBUTIONS.
PERFORM A VARIETY OF MUSIC, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SACRED, PATRIOTIC AND SCANDINAVIAN SONGS. SUPPORT CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES WITH CHORUS PERFORMANCES AND/OR CONTRIBUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bill Fried President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Larry Lansgard Vice Preside | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Steve Wilke Treasurer | Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
John Jefferson Secretary/ma | Officer | 1 | $0 |
David Judisch Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Doug Poppen Asssistant D | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,370 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,596 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,966 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,380 |
Investment income | $14,086 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,798 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,430 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $55,660 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $682 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,248 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,935 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,027 |
Office expenses | $766 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24 |
Travel | $7,939 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $154 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $37,796 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,934 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $163,635 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $327,814 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $500,383 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $500,383 |
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 | $500,383 |