Portland Symphonic Choir
- Assets
- $135.2k
- Revenue
- $102.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 12/1948
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 93-0415215
Organization Overview
Portland Symphonic Choir is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1948. 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. Portland Symphonic Choir 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, Portland Symphonic Choir generated $102.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $79.8k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.4%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PORTLAND SYMPHONIC CHOIR'S MISSION IS TO SING THE CHORAL MASTERWORKS WITH EXCELLENCE AND PASSION, AND TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE ITS MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VIRTUAL WINTERSONG ON 12/13/2020 FEATURED 1,328 TOTAL ATTENDEES VIA FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM FOR THE EVENT AND 1,168 VIA YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM, WITH ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES FOR THE VIRTUAL WINTERSONG RELEASES OF "I WONDER AS I WANDERX AND "GAUDETE," NUMBERING 2,391 AND 6,491 FACEBOOK VIEWS RESPECTIVELY. OUR VIRTUAL WINTERSONG EVENT ALSO FEATURED VIDEO PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS FROM THREE AREA HIGH SCHOOLS CONDUCTED BY PSC ALUMNI: JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, LA CENTER MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOLS, AND GRANT HIGH SCHOOL, IN ADDITION TO OUR 80 CHOIR MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN FILMING THE VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES.
_LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING_ VIRTUALLY PREMIERED AUGUST 28, 2020, TO AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 2,553 VIEWERS ON YOUTUBE. IN JUNE OF 2020, PSC COMMISSIONED LOCAL VOCALIST AND ARRANGER DORCAS BROWN SMITH TO WRITE A NEW ARRANGEMENT OF JAMES WELDON JOHNSON'S "LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING." DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY, OUR CHOIR MET TO LEARN AND REHEARSE THIS INCREDIBLE NEW ARRANGEMENT, LED BY MS. BROWN SMITH. NET PROCEEDS FROM THE PROJECT WENT TO DON'T SHOOT PORTLAND, A BLACK-LED CIVIL RIGHTS AGENCY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. THIS PROJECT FEATURED MS. BROWN SMITH, SOLOIST, DAREION MALONE, RHYTHM SECTION, AND NICK HANKINS, AV PRODUCTION.
638 ATTENDEES VIEWED OUR VIRTUAL SPRING MASTERWORKS SERIES VIA YOUTUBE AND ZOOM. THIS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY BROUGHT TOGETHER FOUR GUEST CLINICIANS FROM JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 2021 TO CONDUCT 4 MAJOR WORKS VIRTUALLY IN THE CHORAL REPERTOIRE, AND TO LEAD OUR CHORAL COMMUNITY IN SING-ALONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THIS EVENT INCLUDED VERDI'S REQUIEM WITH JOSHUA HABERMANN, BEETHOVEN'S MISSA SOLEMNIS WITH DUAIN WOLFE, FAURE'S REQUIEM WITH ELENA SHARKOVA, AND DURUFLE'S REQUIEM WITH EUGENE ROGERS.
PSC HELD SEPTEMBER SINGS (INSTEAD OF THE USUAL SUMMER SINGS) ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020. 353 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE VIRTUAL CONCERT WITH GUEST CONDUCTOR SHARON PAUL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alissa Deeter Artistic Director | Officer | 10 | $24,000 |
Jayde Weide Operations Manager | Officer | 12 | $14,426 |
Wendy Bamonte Artistic Director | Officer | 10 | $12,000 |
Jason Brauser Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Webber Choir President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Daniel Knauss Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,541 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,474 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,287 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100,302 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $178 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $54 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,676 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $102,210 |
| 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. | $50,426 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,426 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,905 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,589 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $327 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,130 |
| Advertising and promotion | $192 |
| Office expenses | $1,347 |
| Information technology | $303 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,734 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $320 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,346 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $79,845 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,647 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18 |
| 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 | $3,886 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $37,409 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,267 |
| Total assets | $135,227 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,296 |
| 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 | $6,812 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,108 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $127,119 |
| 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 | $135,227 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Portland Symphonic Choir has recieved totaling $3,232.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Autzen Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: PORTLAND SYMPHONIC CHOIR: SINGING SAFELY TOGETHER | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $232 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $30,658 |
| Ending Balance | $30,658 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Master Chorale Assn Los Angeles, CA | $8,003,947 | $5,320,327 |
San Francisco Girls Chorus Inc San Francisco, CA | $5,529,877 | $2,119,933 |
Golden Gate Performing Arts San Francisco, CA | $13,180,779 | $2,293,205 |
San Francisco Chanticleer Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,666,166 | $2,242,324 |
Performing Groups For Youth El Dorado Hills, CA | $3,430,066 | $1,731,852 |
Los Angeles Childrens Chorus Pasadena, CA | $832,635 | $1,660,563 |
Pacific Chorale Costa Mesa, CA | $7,169,114 | $2,054,612 |
Gay Mens Chorus Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $1,517,232 | $1,698,343 |
Flying House Productions Seattle, WA | $3,869,875 | $1,750,728 |
Piedmont Choirs Oakland, CA | $1,151,186 | $966,344 |
San Francisco Boys Chorus San Francisco, CA | $1,430,748 | $982,288 |
Cantabile Youth Singers Los Altos, CA | $475,389 | $999,518 |