Gala Choruses Inc
- Assets
- $591.1k
- Revenue
- $229.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 02/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 74-2586442
Organization Overview
Gala Choruses Inc, operating under the name GALA Choruses, is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1984. 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. GALA Choruses 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, GALA Choruses generated $229.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $494.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GALA CHORUSES LEADS THE NORTH AMERICAN GAY CHORAL MOVEMENT. WE ASSIST EMERGING CHORUSES AND FACILITATE NETWORKING AND TRAINING FOR ESTABLISHED GROUPS. OUR SIGNATURE EVENT IS OUR QUADRENNIAL FESTIVAL WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER OVER 150 CHORUSES AND 6,000 SINGERS FOR THE WORLD'S LARGEST LGBTQ PERFORMING EVENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GALA PRODUCES A LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM ANNUALLY EXCEPT IN THE YEAR OF FESTIVAL. OUR FIRST LIVE SYMPOSIUM WAS HELD IN ATLANTA IN FEBRUARY 2022. THE EVENT INCLUDED WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTIC DIRECTORS AND CHORUS ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS AS WELL AS A SYMPOSIUM CHORUS FOR SINGERS. OUR HOST CHORUSES WERE ATLANTA GAY MEN'S CHORUS, ATLANTA WOMEN'S CHORUS AND OURSONG. THE CONFERENCE WAS ATTENDED BY 155 DELEGATES REPRESENTING 67 OF OUR MEMBER CHORUSES. LATE IN 2022 WE BEGAN AN ONLINE SYMPOSIUM FEATURING A SERIES OF WEBINARS BY TONI CAPRA, A BOARD SOURCE CERTIFIED TRAINER.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A BEST PRACTICES PROGRAM, AN EXTENSIVE ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER, A NEW MEMBER CHORUS SUPPORT PROGRAM AND A YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM.
GALA PRODUCES A QUADRENNIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR ITS MEMBER CHORUSES WHICH ATTRACTS OVER 150 PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS WITH NEARLY 6,000 SINGERS. THE NEXT FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN JULY 2024 IN MINNEAPOLIS. THE 2020 FESTIVAL WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
GALA PROVIDES A FREE CONSULTING SERVICE FOR ITS MEMBER CHORUSES REFERRED TO AS THE GALA 411 PROGRAM. THE ADVISORS AVAILABLE UNDER THE PROGRAM ARE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS IN THE AREAS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, BOARD AND OTHER ADMINISTRAIVE MATTERS AND EQUITY, ACCESS AND BELONGING PROGRAMS. THE CONSULTANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PHONE OR VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS OR IN-PERSON MEETINGS OR RETREATS. GALA PAYS FOR THE ADVISORS' TIME. IF TRAVEL IS REQUIRED THE MEMBER CHORUS PAYS FOR THE TRAVEL AND LODGING EXPENSES. DURING 2022, FIFTEEN OF OUR MEMBER CHORUSES UTILIZED THE 411 PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steve Milloy Director | Trustee | 2 | $1,000 |
Shawn Cullen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Beale Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Nadeau Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Dean Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Chapdelaine Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $70,478 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $171,217 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,695 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $36,777 |
| Investment income | -$63,180 |
| 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 | $229,528 |
| 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. | $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 | $305,040 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,136 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,515 |
| Advertising and promotion | $394 |
| Office expenses | $1,507 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,451 |
| Travel | $13,162 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $54,400 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,061 |
| Insurance | $2,338 |
| All other expenses | $4,132 |
| Total functional expenses | $494,339 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,921 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $379,730 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $26,715 |
| 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 | $5,459 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $73,396 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $88,870 |
| Total assets | $591,091 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,153 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $724,112 |
| 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 | $64,368 |
| Other liabilities | $11,103 |
| Total liabilities | $806,736 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$230,822 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,177 |
| 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 | $591,091 |