Cantare Con Vivo, operating under the name Cantare, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 06/2024, Cantare employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cantare 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 06/2024, Cantare generated $937.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $963.0k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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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CANTARE CON VIVO SEEKS TO FOSTER A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING ACROSS GENERATIONAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC BOUNDARIES THROUGH THE BEAUTY AND POWER OF CHORAL MUSIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CANTARE CON VIVO TO SING WITH LIFE IS A NONPROFIT 501C3 CHORAL MUSIC ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1987 THAT ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS FROM AGES 4 TO 85 PRIMARILY FROM ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA COUNTIES. ITS 100 VOICE SYMPHONIC CHORALE AND 26-VOICE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE OFFERS CONCERT PROGRAMS THAT ARE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. ITS AUDITION-FREE SUMMER ADULT CHOIR ATTRACTS OVER 100 SINGERS. CANTARES ADULT CHOIRS HAVE PERFORMED OVER 175 DIFFERENT CONCERT PROGRAMS AND PRESENTED MORE THAN 1,500 COMPOSITIONS, INCLUDING NUMEROUS MAJOR CHORAL/ORCHESTRAL WORKS. ADULT CHOIR SINGERS ARE NOT PAID AND COMMIT TO WEEKLY REHEARSALS, PERFORMANCES AND PERSONAL EXPENSES AS THEY RELATE TO THEIR CHOIR. MANY VOLUNTEER IN NUMEROUS CAPACITIES, INCLUDING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES, AND IN CONCERT SET-UP, USHERING, TICKET COLLECTING, AND WITH THE CHILDRENS CHOIR PROGRAMS AS REHEARSAL ASSISTANTS AND SERVING SNACKS AND MEALS AT CHILDRENS CONCERTS.
CANTARE PARTNERS WITH OAKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFERING TUITION-FREE CHOIR MUSIC EDUCATION IN 68 CLASSROOMS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY TO K-5 STUDENTS, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 2,600 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. STUDENTS LEARN DIVERSE FOLK SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHILE BUILDING FUNDAMENTAL MUSICAL SKILLS THROUGH A SEQUENTIAL CURRICULUM BASED ON THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. SPECIAL UNITS ARE ALSO INCLUDED, PRESENTING THE MUSIC OF U. S. HISTORY AND CALIFORNIA HISTORY IN SPECIALIZED SESSIONS THAT PAIR WITH THE SCHOOLS LANGUAGE ARTS AND HISTORY LESSONS. THE HIGHLY SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL STAFF TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION TO EVERY CHILD. CANTARES NOVA ENSEMBLE IS COMPRISED OF 25-30 OUTSTANDING SINGERS FROM ITS ELEMENTARY CHOIR PROGRAMS, BRINGING TOGETHER 6TH TO 12TH GRADERS FROM SEVERAL SCHOOLS ACROSS OAKLAND. NOVA OFFERS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ON MORE CHALLENGING CHORAL MUSIC AND PART-SINGING AND PARTICIPATE IN CHORAL FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCE TOURS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Morales Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $113,300 |
Albert Peters Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Hofmayer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Venturino Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mercedes Harrison Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dayana Merino Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $70,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $739,702 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $809,702 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,186 |
Investment income | $3,877 |
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 | $937,765 |
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. | $113,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,660 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $434,179 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,952 |
Payroll taxes | $46,355 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,298 |
Office expenses | $38,925 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,882 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $19,121 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $962,973 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,671 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $293,544 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $363,215 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,586 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $46,586 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $278,489 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,140 |
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 | $363,215 |