Society For Preservation & Encourmt Of Barbershop Quartet Singing Amer, operating under the name Cascade Chorus, is located in Springfield, OR. The organization was established in 1946. 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 a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Cascade 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 12/2023, Cascade Chorus generated $50.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $48.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 5 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PERPETUATE THE OLD AMERICAN ART FORM OF BARBERSHOP QUARTET SINGING AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE FOUR-PART HARMONY STYLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PRODUCE SHOWS, PERFORMANCES, SINGING VALENTINES AND CONVENTIONS--SHOWCASE AND EDUCATE AUDIENCES REGARDING OUR UNIQUELY AMERICAN MUSICAL ART FORM. PROVIDE A VENUE FOR OTHER PERFORMING GROUPS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES WITHIN THIS ART FORM.
PUBLIC RELATIONS--MAINTAINING OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO OUR PROMOTION OF ACAPELLA SINGING IN THE BARBERSHOP STYLE.
EDUCATION--PROVIDE TRAINING IN THE ART FORM THROUGH THE USE OF SCHOOLS, COACHES, ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN OUR NEWSLETTER, CONTEST ADJUDICATION, VOCAL TECHNIQUES CLASSES, AND PROVIDING A SKILLED DIRECTOR AS A PRIMARY TEACHER. WE ALSO PROVIDE AN ACCEPTIBLE REHEARSAL HALL.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS--THIS IS IN THE FORM OF CASH, GOODS OR SERVICES. WE PROVIDE CASH DONATIONS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE SERVICES AS SINGERS GRATIS TO VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS. WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR FUTURE MUSICIANS, MUSIC BOOKS TO SCHOOL CLASSROOMS, PURCHASE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD IT. WE COLLECT EGG CARTONS FROM MEMBERS TO ASSIST FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY. DOING THESE THINGS PROVIDE A POSITIVE IMAGE FOR OUR ART FORM, AND HELP US MAINTAIN A VISIBLE PRESENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Martin Anderson President | 10 | $0 | |
Leroy Richardson Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Ernst Schwintzer Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Greg Widdicombe Marketing VP | 5 | $0 | |
John Contreras Content Manager | 5 | $0 | |
Charles Maly Membership Chairman | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,803 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,749 |
Membership dues | $2,541 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $39,692 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $50,785 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $2,842 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $14,426 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $7,072 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $310 |
Other expenses | $21,707 |
Total expenses | $48,357 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $68,836 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $68,836 |
Total liabilities | $2,830 |
Net assets or fund balances | $66,006 |