Boston Childrens Chorus Inc

Organization Overview

Boston Childrens Chorus Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Boston Childrens Chorus Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Boston Childrens Chorus 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 06/2021, Boston Childrens Chorus Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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BOSTON CHILDREN'S CHORUS HARNESSES THE POWER OF MUSIC TO CONNECT OUR CITY'S DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, CULTIVATE EMPATHY, AND INSPIRE SOCIAL INQUIRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MAJOR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE 2020-2021 INCLUDE: "REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BCC REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES PIVOTED TO AN ONLINE FORMAT FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF ONLINE INSTRUCTION, BCC DESIGNED INNOVATIVE REHEARSAL AND RECORDING STUDIOS TO ALLOW SINGERS TO HEAR CONDUCTOR, PIANO, AND ADDITIONAL VOICES SYNCHRONOUSLY. PERFORMANCES WERE PRODUCED ONLINE AND FEATURED NEW ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENTS, INCLUDING BCC'S FIRST EVER MUSIC VIDEO, ENTITLED HOPE LINGERS ON. IN ADDITION TO MUSIC VIDEOS, BCC SINGERS COMPLETED 41 VIRTUAL CHOIRS IN TOTAL, PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY ONLINE REHEARSALS AND TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ADDITIONAL COVID-SAFE OUTDOOR REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL. "SUSTAINING ENROLLMENT AND NEW SINGERS LIKE MANY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY, BCC'S ENROLLMENT DIPPED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. AN AGGRESSIVE RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN LED BCC TO WELCOME 81 NEW SINGERS IN A CHALLENGING YEAR. IN TOTAL, BCC SERVED 331 SINGERS IN WEEKLY CORE CHOIR PROGRAMS. CONDUCTOR, KRYSTAL MORIN, LED A POP-UP CHOIR FOR SINGERS IN 6TH GRADE AT THE BRADLEY SCHOOL IN EAST BOSTON, ENDING IN A CULMINATING GRADUATION DAY PERFORMANCE. BCC CONDUCTORS LED ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS IN THE CHELSEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. "LAUNCHING NEW INNOVATION PROGRAMS: BCC LAUNCHED SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS THAT WERE AVAILABLE TO SINGERS AND FAMILIES ONLINE THIS YEAR OPUS NUOVO - THIS COMMISSIONING PROGRAM GIVES BCC SINGERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE GLOBALLY RENOWNED COMPOSERS TO CREATE NEW COMMISSIONS FOR PERFORMANCE. THIS YEAR, BCC SINGERS COMPOSED 4 NEW ORIGINAL PIECES THAT WILL BE PREMIERED IN OUR FINALE CONCERT ON MAY 29, 2021 BCC UNWIND - IS A PROGRAM THAT OFFERED SINGERS A CHANCE TO CONNECT THROUGH GAMES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. SINGERS MET ONCE A MONTH FOR ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOWED THEM TO BOND WITH THEIR PEERS AND TEACHERS. THE STUDIO AT BCC - SINGERS IN UPPER CHOIRS WERE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE VOICE LESSONS WITH DISTINGUISHED VOICE COACHES. OVER THE YEAR, 27 SINGERS PARTICIPATED IN FREE WEEKLY LESSONS. MUSIC AND MOVEMENT - DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGED 4-6, OUR PILOT MUSIC AND MOVEMENT PROGRAM WELCOMED 21 PARTICIPANTS. CHILDREN MET WEEKLY TO ENGAGE IN MUSIC READINESS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DANCE, RHYTHM WITH FOUND SOUNDS, STORYTELLING AND MORE MUSIC VIDEOS - IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTISTS FOR HUMANITY, BCC PRODUCED 5 MAJOR MUSIC VIDEOS FOR THE 2020-2021 SEASON. ANDREA RAMSEY'S HOPE LINGERS ON AND MAVIS STAPLES' BUILD A BRIDGE WERE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MUSIC VIDEO PROJECT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andres Holder 82720
Exec Directo
$143,077
Irene Idicheria
COO
$112,200
Oladipupo Awogboro
CFO
$75,015
Linda Wondrack
Co-Chairpers
$0
Claudia Bell Mathis
Co-Chairpers
$0
Philip A Weitzel
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $347,823
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,501,396
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,849,219
Total Program Service Revenue$248,668
Investment income $494
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 $2,102,653

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Boston Childrens Chorus Inc has recieved totaling $471,157.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Klarman Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: MUSIC PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 AND 2023

$100,000
Linde Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$100,000
Klarman Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: MUSIC PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 AND 2023

$100,000
Rowland Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$50,000
Richard And Susan Smith Family Foundation

Newton, MA

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$32,000
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: BCC'S INTEGRATED MUSIC & SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION PROGRAM DISCRETIONARY GRANT

$20,000
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