Voena
- Assets
- $309.2k
- Revenue
- $217.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Benicia, CA
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-3297346
Organization Overview
Voena is located in Benicia, CA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 06/2022, Voena employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voena 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 06/2022, Voena generated $217.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $214.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 7 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
UNITE THE WORLD AND EMPOWER FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH MUSIC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FROM JULY 2021 JUNE 2022, VOENA COMPLETED ITS 28TH YEAR AS A NON-PROFIT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION. WITH A MISSION TO UNITE THE WORLD AND EMPOWER FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH MUSIC, VOENA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY MUSICAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 6 TO 18 FROM ALL ETHNIC AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. VOENA HAS A NO AUDITION POLICY AND BELIEVES THAT ALL CHILDREN WITH A VOICE AND A DESIRE TO SING ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE CHOIR. MUSIC INSTRUCTION: THERE WERE OVER 164 CLASS ENROLLMENTS OF CHOIR MEMBERS DURINGITHE 2020/2021 SEASON AND THE SUMMER CAMP OFFERING. THESE PARTICIPANTS REHEARSED IN BENICIA, REDOWOOD CITY AND COTATI, SPANNING 3 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE CHOIR CONTINUED TO OFFER SEVERAL LEVELS OF LEARNING: PREPARATORY, INTERMEDIATE, CONCERT CHIOR I AND II, ADVANCED CREAVO FOR A VARIATION ON VOCAL TRAINING. VOENA ALSO OFFERS VOICES OF RHYTHM AND LEVEL I AND II, GIVING MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN RHYTHM AND PERCUSSION THROUGHOUT THIER CHOIR EXPERIENCE. ALL LEVELS OF CHOIR PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES WITH THE HIGHER LEVEL OF THE CHOIR GIVEN. STILL AFFECTED BY THE WANING IMPACT OF COVID, VOENA ADAPTED BY OFFERING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, VOENA WAS PROUD TO HAVE AWARDED 19 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS, WITH THE MONETARY EQUIVALENT OF $14,050.VOENA CONDUCTED ITS VIS PROGRAM IN FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN SOLANO COUNTY. THE PROGRAM DELIVERED MUSIC EDUCATION TO 120 4TH GRADERS DIRECTLY IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. VOENA NOT ONLY REBOUNDED DURING THIS TIME FRAME, BUT MADE GREAT STRIDES IN RECAPTURING ITS FORMER GLORY IN TERMS OF THE NUMBER AND SCOPE OF PERFORMANCES. WE PERFORMED OVER 15 CONCERTS AT SUCH DIVERSE VENUES AS THEATERS, RESTAURANTS, CHURCHES, AND ENGAGED FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH LOCAL LIBRARIES. ONE HIGHLIGHT WAS THAT OUR PERFORMANCE IN THE PRESTIGIOUS HARMONY SWEEPSTAKES GARNERED A THIRD PLACE AWARD
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Annabelle Marie Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $112,203 |
Cherise White Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Irene Eraklidis Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Shiva Garshasbi Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Marianne Bunce Vice Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Nestor Aliga Jr Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $46,104 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $46,104 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $93,977 |
| Investment income | $26 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $79,632 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,590 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $217,149 |
| 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 | $37 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,203 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,203 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,657 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,188 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,610 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,960 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,232 |
| Office expenses | $1,053 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $15,702 |
| 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 | $3,939 |
| All other expenses | $9,814 |
| Total functional expenses | $213,992 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,763 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $257,705 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$225 |
| 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 | $3,134 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,863 |
| Total assets | $309,240 |
| 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 | $3,320 |
| Total liabilities | $3,320 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $305,920 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $309,240 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Voena has recieved totaling $45,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Syar Foundation Napa, CA PURPOSE: DONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Master Chorale Assn Los Angeles, CA | $8,003,947 | $5,320,327 |
San Francisco Girls Chorus Inc San Francisco, CA | $5,529,877 | $2,119,933 |
Golden Gate Performing Arts San Francisco, CA | $13,180,779 | $2,293,205 |
San Francisco Chanticleer Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,666,166 | $2,242,324 |
Performing Groups For Youth El Dorado Hills, CA | $3,430,066 | $1,731,852 |
Los Angeles Childrens Chorus Pasadena, CA | $832,635 | $1,660,563 |
Pacific Chorale Costa Mesa, CA | $7,169,114 | $2,054,612 |
Gay Mens Chorus Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $1,517,232 | $1,698,343 |
Piedmont Choirs Oakland, CA | $1,151,186 | $966,344 |
San Francisco Boys Chorus San Francisco, CA | $1,430,748 | $982,288 |
Cantabile Youth Singers Los Altos, CA | $475,389 | $999,518 |
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Redwood City, CA | $1,758,244 | $1,121,911 |