Conspirare Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 10/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 74-2611315
Organization Overview
Conspirare Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2021, Conspirare Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conspirare 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, Conspirare Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSPIRARE ENGAGES AUDIENCES IN EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH WORLD-CLASS CHORAL PERFORMANCES AND RECORDINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ESTABLISHED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS IN 1991, CONSPIRARE IS A GRAMMY-WINNING AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CHOIR WITH A REPUTATION FOR "EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF CHORAL PERFORMANCE" (WALL STREET JOURNAL). CONSPIRARE, WHICH TRANSLATES FROM LATIN AS "TO BREATHE TOGETHER," IS LED BY FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CRAIG HELLA JOHNSON, AND IS COMPRISED OF SOLOISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. CONSPIRARE PRESENTS AN ANNUAL SEASON AND TOURS REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. CONSPIRARE'S EXTENSIVE DISCOGRAPHY INCLUDES 12 RELEASES ON THE (PIAS) HARMONIA MUNDI LABEL, 2 RELEASES ON THE DELOS LABEL AND 19 SELF-PRODUCED CONSPIRARE CHRISTMAS ALBUMS. THE 2014 ALBUM THE SACRED SPIRIT OF RUSSIA WON THE GRAMMY FOR BEST CHORAL PERFORMANCE AND CONSPIRARE HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 9 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS. CONSPIRARE'S BOLD MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE POWER OF MUSIC TO CHANGE LIVES. IN ADDITION TO THE FLAGSHIP VOCAL ENSEMBLE, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INCLUDES THE CONSPIRARE SYMPHONIC CHOIR (A LARGE AUDITIONED ENSEMBLE THAT PERFORMS WORKS FOR CHORUS, OFTEN WITH INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Craig Johnson Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $108,457 |
Ann Mcnair Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $75,841 |
William C Bednar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Fivecoat Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Harlan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Nancy Lesch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $75,199 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $264,450 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,247,623 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $45,472 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,587,272 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,944 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,608 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$687 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$25,863 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$5,188 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,569,086 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $207,743 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,717 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $253,872 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,226 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,424 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,975 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $212,854 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,311 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $26,599 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,623 |
| 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 | $5,863 |
| Insurance | $14,465 |
| All other expenses | $86,517 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,096,836 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $669,009 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $204,493 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,340 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $56,843 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $53,788 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,121 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,093 |
| Total assets | $1,008,687 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,641 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $750 |
| 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 | $35,391 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $268,776 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $704,520 |
| 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 | $1,008,687 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Conspirare Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eljay Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Texas Center For Arts-Academics Fort Worth, TX | $13,496,249 | $10,668,475 |
Sweet Adelines International Corporation Tulsa, OK | $8,622,203 | $2,745,121 |
Conspirare Inc Austin, TX | $1,008,687 | $1,569,086 |
Mercury Chamber Orchestra Inc Houston, TX | $643,046 | $969,936 |
Santa Fe Desert Chorale Santa Fe, NM | $1,279,456 | $1,570,845 |
Houston Chamber Choir Houston, TX | $154,295 | $586,272 |
Turtle Creek Chorale Inc Dallas, TX | $915,499 | $715,212 |
Canterbury Voices Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $986,364 | $572,354 |
Childrens Chorus Of Greater Dallas Dallas, TX | $946,051 | $502,333 |
Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir Fort Worth, TX | $544 | $417,926 |
Arkansas Choral Directors Association Alma, AR | $56,989 | $281,715 |
New Orleans Childrens Chorus New Orleans, LA | $142,023 | $185,514 |