Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2024, Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra 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 07/2024, Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra generated $299.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $396.7k during the year ending 07/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NON-AUDITIONED COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTING FREE CONCERTS OF SYMPHONIC CHORAL WORKS TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BCCO HAD 240 COMMUNITY CHORISTERS HIRED A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA OF APPR 50 MUSICIANS AND GUEST SOLOISTS AND ENGAGED FIVE CONDUCTORS AND ACCOMPANISTS. THE CHORUS WEEKLY REHEARSALS SEPTEMBER-JUNE WERE AVAILABLE IN PERSON AND VIA LIVESTREAM. TO CONCLUDE EACH SEMESTER IN JANUARY AND JUNE 2024 BCCO PRESENTED A CYCLE OF THREE FREE CONCERTS ACROSS A WEEKEND AT HERTZ HALL ON THE UC BERKELEY CAMPUS TO APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCES.
THE BERKELEY WOMENS COMMUNITY CHORUS BWCC IS AN AFFILIATE OF BCCO. IT IS A WOMENS CHORUS OF APPR 50 SINGERS WITH WEEKLY REHEARSALS AND PRESENTED A FREE CONCERT IN MAY 2024. BWCC OFFERS AN OPEN MEMBERSHIP AND WORKSHOPS TO THE COMMUNITY. THE EXISTING MUSIC DIRECTOR RETIRED AFTER THE MAY CONCERT AND A NEW DIRECTOR WAS HIRED FOR THE FALL 2024 SEASON.
BERKELEY COMMUNITY CHAMBER SINGERS BCCS IS A CHAMBER CHORUS OF APPR 24 SINGERS WHO SERVE AS THE OUTREACH ARM OF THE BCCO SINGING AT HOSPITALS AND SENIOR CARE CENTERS TO AUDIENCES WHO CANNOT VENTURE TO THE BCCO CONCERTS. BCCS REHEARSES WEEKLY AUGUST-MAY AND PRESENTED TWO CONCERT-LENGTH PERFORMANCES IN ADDITIONA TO ITS MANY CARE CENTER VISITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hester Bradbury Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ellen Rosenfield Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ignacio Dayrit Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Flack Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Martha Richards Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Janet Hack Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $8,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $166,881 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $174,881 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $118,506 |
Investment income | $3,976 |
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 | $299,542 |
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 | $236,916 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,550 |
Payroll taxes | $23,343 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,140 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,400 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,695 |
Office expenses | $2,419 |
Information technology | $3,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,469 |
Travel | $4,335 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,156 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,103 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $396,719 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $109,604 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,462 |
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 | $24,464 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $308,356 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $455,886 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,280 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $37,880 |
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 | $3,434 |
Total liabilities | $54,594 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $339,145 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $62,147 |
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 | $455,886 |