National Lutheran Choir Corporation is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1987. 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, National Lutheran Choir Corporation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Lutheran Choir Corporation 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, National Lutheran Choir Corporation generated $614.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $651.6k during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
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THE NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR CELEBRATES, INVIGORATES AND EXPANDS SACRED CHORAL MUSIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE NATIONAL LUTHERAN CHOIR (NLC) SERVED A TOTAL OF 3,449 PEOPLE AT IN-PERSON CONCERTS, APPROXIMATELY 80% OF ITS PRE-COVID NUMBERS. NOTABLE ARTISTIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED A STUDIO RECORDING OF "LAMENT OF THE EARTH AND A LIVE BROADCAST OF OUR SPRING CONCERT ON MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO. EFFORTS TO MONETIZE THE ORGANIZATION'S DIGITAL OFFERINGS CONTINUED WITH THE VIRTUAL SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM GENERATING REVENUE IN EXCESS OF $5,000. NLC'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL ACCUMULATED 151,103 VIEWS AND ADDED 1,300 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. FINALLY, NLC CONDUCTED A SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL SEARCH FOR ITS NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP AND AFTER A RIGOROUS PROCESS INVOLVING 63 APPLICANTS, APPOINTED DR. JENNAYA ROBISON AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR UPON THE RETIREMENT OF DAVID CHERWIEN, WHO SERVED FOR 21 YEARS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Helland Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Nancy Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Brenda Bartz Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Beverly Hammond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Adam Krueger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| David Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $265,712 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $237,757 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $503,469 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $137,170 | 
| Investment income | $2,666 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$30,836 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $614,399 | 
| 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. | $155,313 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,840 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $157,994 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $13,445 | 
| Payroll taxes | $21,677 | 
| 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 | $25,965 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $46,449 | 
| Office expenses | $21,386 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $5,470 | 
| Travel | $16,718 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $9,868 | 
| Total functional expenses | $651,627 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,469 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $67,762 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,950 | 
| 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 | $5,349 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $111,225 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $49,434 | 
| Total assets | $532,189 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,833 | 
| 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 | $4,833 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $486,406 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,950 | 
| 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 | $532,189 |