named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Commissioning New Works
Produces and performs newly commissioned choral pieces, expanding the repertoire and supporting contemporary composers.
Community Engagement Program
Provides free or low-cost concert tickets to schools and community organizations, fostering access to choral music for underserved populations, especially children in the New York metropolitan area.
Legacy Society
Planned giving program that recognizes donors who have included the organization in their estate plans, ensuring long-term sustainability.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Conducts weekly choral rehearsals and performance preparationOrganizes and conducts weekly rehearsals on Tuesday nights from September through May, with additional rehearsals during performance weeks, for a chorus of over 150 voices, providing singers with diverse and challenging musical experiences.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Engages in education and community outreach programsConducts education and community outreach initiatives focused on fostering interest and participation in choral music, particularly among children in the New York metropolitan area, and provides free or low-cost concert access to partner schools and organizations.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts benefit and special event performancesProduces ticketed benefit concerts and special events, including the annual Holiday Benefit Cabaret and themed performances around civic moments such as the U.S. midterm elections, to generate financial support and public engagement.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Produces live choral performances with professional orchestras and guest artistsStages a concert season of choral music ranging from classical to contemporary, including newly commissioned works and world premieres, performed at major New York City venues such as Lincoln Center with professional orchestras, acclaimed conductors, and guest artists.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Relies on volunteer support for operations and eventsUtilizes volunteers for administrative tasks, marketing, fundraising activities (including envelope stuffing and phone calls), front-of-house hospitality, ushering, and event hosting to support daily operations and concert delivery.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Supports alumni engagement and participationMaintains an alumni association of over 300 former chorus members, offering benefits such as discounted tickets, early event access, concert previews, online gatherings, newsletters, and opportunities to attend rehearsals as guests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.39M
Contributions & grants$1.29M93%
Program service revenue$68K5%
Investment income$17K1%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$780K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$113K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.03M
Cash$996K
Investments$0
Liabilities$71K
Net assets$963K
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +65.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CARL M ELLISON — TRUSTEE
- COREY KINGER — TRUSTEE
- DARIN ARITA — TREASURER
- DAVID MUNKITTRICK — SECRETARY
- GARY PAI — CHAIRMAN
- JOANNA A GROSSMAN — TRUSTEE
- KAREN ARTZ ASH — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL F COLOSI — CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
- MICHAEL ROOS — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT CARPENTER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with NYCHORAL on a performance of Haydn's The Creation.
- Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra on annual Christmas concert performances.
- Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Receives support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, as indicated by logo presence.
- Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Partner — Provides financial support for NYCHORAL performances.
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Partner — Co-presents performances at the Rose Theater as part of a collaborative programming effort.
- Judith A. Rubin Partner — Chair of the NYCHORAL Alumni Association
- Legacy Society Network — Group of donors who have committed to planned giving and receive recognition and exclusive updates.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Performance venue partner for concerts
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provides public funding support for NYCHORAL's cultural programming.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Government agency that provides support to the New York Choral Society
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides support for NYCHORAL performances through funding.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides financial support for NYCHORAL performances through grant funding.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Receives funding support from the New York State Council on the Arts, as indicated by logo presence.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Government agency that provides support to the New York Choral Society
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides support for NYCHORAL performances through funding.
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Partner — Provides financial support for NYCHORAL performances.
- The Rae Charitable Trust Funder — Foundation that provides financial support to the New York Choral Society
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Choral Music as Artistic Resistance and Civic Engagementmethodology: artistic_resistanceBy grounding choral performances in spiritual and Black cultural traditions, we transform collective grief and historical resilience into a platform for civic engagement and social justice, because music rooted in protest and celebration can inspire action and strengthen communal identity.
- Equity-Centered Inclusion in Choral Musicmethodology: equity_and_inclusion_in_arts_participationBy actively welcoming individuals of diverse abilities, languages, backgrounds, and cultural traditions—particularly those historically underrepresented in concert music—we foster deeper community engagement and transform choral music into a more accessible and relevant art form, because inclusion strengthens both artistic expression and civic belonging.