Fort Myers Symphonic Chorus Inc, operating under the name Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers, is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 2003. 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. Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers 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 12/2022, Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers generated $57.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $62.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.8%) per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION IN THE ART FORM OF MUSIC. WE ARE CHORAL ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2021 SERVING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. OUR 80 PLUS STRIVES TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY BY BY PRESENTING OUTSTANDING CHORAL MUSIC WHILE CULTIVATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH YOUNG AND OLD VOICES TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FORT MYERS SYMPHONIC MASTERSINGERS PERFORMED HANDEL'S MESSIAH; AN ANNUAL EVENT USUALLY HOSTED BY SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH. DUE TO THE DEVASTATION OF SANIBEL ISLAND CAUSED BY HURRICANE IAN THE LOCATION OF THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT WAS PERFORMED AT PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN FORT MYERS. THE EVENT WAS FREE BUT A GOODWILL OFFERING WAS TAKEN UP TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF THE CONCERT. THERE WERE MANY IN ATTENDANCE; STANDING ROOM ONLY!
ON APRIL 3 2022 THE MASTERSINGERS ALONG WITH IS CITY OF PALMS YOUTH CHOIR ITS INTERMEZZO CHOIR 86 ADULTS NOT INCLUDING YOUTH AND A 33 MEMBER ORCHESTRA PERFORMED A TRIO OF ANNIVERSARIES CONCERT AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BONITA SPRINGS FL.ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL OF 2021 WAS RESCHEDULED TO THE SPRING OF 2022 DUE TO THE CONCERNS OVER THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. THE FINAL ATTENDANCE FIGURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 400 WHICH WAS COMPARABLE TO OTHER CONCERTS BEING HELD AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DURING THIS TIME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jill Janda -Kanner President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Els Bunkens Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Daniel Davis Secetary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Carla Sledge Treasurer | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Robert Beane Director Resident Agent | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Lester Erich Director Librarian | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,935 |
Fundraising events | $245 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $25,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,680 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,475 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $57,464 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $725 |
Office expenses | $185 |
Information technology | $1,050 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $1,393 |
All other expenses | $4,461 |
Total functional expenses | $62,824 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,208 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $175,044 |
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 | $196,252 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $196,252 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $196,252 |