Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2023, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus 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 06/2023, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus generated $243.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $279.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY WITH EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE CHORAL ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CHORUS HAS A SELF-SPONSORED CONCERT SERIES, MAKES VARIOUS GUEST APPEARANCES THROUGH THE REGION AND IS FREQUENTLY HEARD AS THE PRINCIPAL GUEST CHORUS OF THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. THE CHORUS ALSO PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ON AVERAGE, THE CHORUS PARTICIPATES IN 10 CONCERTS EACH YEAR, MANY OF WHICH HAVE MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Morreale President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 | 
| Stephen Edge Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Elizabeth Stone Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Terry Buckley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Aaron Daniel Annas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Andrea Copley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $8,045 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $76,413 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $57,097 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,555 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $85,622 | 
| Investment income | $16,605 | 
| 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 | $243,886 | 
| 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. | $59,884 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,977 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $6,342 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $11,548 | 
| 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 | $1,702 | 
| Insurance | $5,119 | 
| All other expenses | $16,828 | 
| Total functional expenses | $279,597 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $66,803 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,239 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,000 | 
| 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 | $3,813 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,558 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $675,928 | 
| Investments—other securities | $384,477 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $16,370 | 
| Total assets | $1,247,188 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,286 | 
| 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 | $85,907 | 
| Total liabilities | $91,193 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $823,393 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $332,602 | 
| 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 | $1,247,188 |