named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Charitable Giving Program
Committed to giving a minimum of 10% of gross ticket sales to charitable organizations such as The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, City Harvest, and The Bowery Mission
Concert Performances
Presented concerts of quality choral music designed to be a place of respite and encouragement for audiences in New York City
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fund charitable organizations through ticket salesFunds other charitable organizations by distributing a minimum of 10% of gross ticket sales, with consistent reporting of at least 10% donated from proceeds.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present choral music concerts in New York CityPerforms quality choral music concerts, including a debut at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium in 2014, and has presented concerts across eight seasons in New York City. The ensemble regularly performs works by living composers and major choral repertoire such as Rautavaara's Vigilia and Joby Talbot's Path of Miracles.
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Opera and Vocal Arts Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide performance opportunities for emerging vocalistsOffers performance opportunities to emerging singers, including students from institutions such as Manhattan School of Music, and features early-career artists in its concerts and productions.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Release recordings and appear on musical albumsProduces and releases recordings featuring contemporary choral music, including the album Closing Prayers (Sunday Jazz, Vol. 4) in 2022 and four CDs of music by living composers. Ensemble members also appear on recordings by other artists such as Lou Marini, Terry Silverlight, and Soo Bae.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$7K80%
Program service revenue$1K16%
Investment income$3704%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$500
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -68.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Benjamin Schott — Board Member
- Kathleen Rivera — Board Member
- Ronnie Oliver — Artistic Director
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Recipient of donations from EnsembleNYC's ticket sales.
- Amarillo Opera Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner — Recipient of donations from EnsembleNYC's ticket sales.
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network Partner — Recipient of donations from EnsembleNYC's ticket sales.
- Berkshire Opera Company Partner — Performing arts institution with which Benjamin Schott has performed.
- Bridging The Gap Partner — Recipient of donations from EnsembleNYC's ticket sales.
- Bronx Opera Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- CONCORA Partner — Shared ensemble membership with Travis Benoit.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Performed debut concert and served as guest teaching artist through the Weill Music Institute.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Presented EnsembleNYC's debut concert.
- Chautauqua Institute Partner — Performing arts institution with which Benjamin Schott has performed.
- Chautauqua Opera Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- City Harvest Partner — Recipient of donations from EnsembleNYC's ticket sales.
- Collegiate Chorale Partner — Performing arts institution with which Benjamin Schott has performed.
- Cor Unum Singers of the Magnificat Sacred Music Institute Partner — Shared ensemble membership with Travis Benoit.
- Elysium Opera Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Partner — School where Benjamin Schott serves as Assistant Principal leading the music department.
- Harrisburg Symphony Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- Lake George Opera Festival Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- Light Opera Oklahoma Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- Manhattan School of Music Network — Alumnus with Doctor of Musical Arts in piano
- Manhattan School of Music Partner — Collaborated on the New York premiere of The Yellow Wallpaper
- Manhattan School of Music Partner — Collaborates with Manhattan School of Music by featuring its students in performances.
- Manhattan School of Music Partner — Isaac Hall is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in classical voice at Manhattan School of Music and has performed with its ensembles.
- Manhattan School of Music Partner — Served as faculty pianist.
- Marsh Chapel Choir Partner — Shared ensemble membership with Travis Benoit.
- MuSE Partner — Collaborates on performances including Magnificat by Durante.
- NYC Master Chorale Partner — Collaborates on performances including Zohar by Leshnoff.
- Natchez Opera Festival Partner — Performance partner for soprano roles
- National Children's Chorus Partner — Served as ear training coordinator for the Scholars program.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Arts-for-Wellness Model 148 orgsmethodology: arts-for-wellnessBy presenting high-quality live musical performances across diverse genres, EnsembleNYC produces emotional respite and hope for New York City residents, because shared artistic experiences foster psychological well-being and community belonging.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Cross-Genre Artistic Integration 148 orgsmethodology: cross-genre_collaborationBy integrating classical, opera, cabaret, jazz, musical theatre, and indie rock, EnsembleNYC expands audience engagement and artistic reach because genre diversity lowers barriers to access and resonates with a broader cross-section of cultural preferences.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Support for Living Composers and Emerging Artists 35 orgsmethodology: inclusive_artist_developmentBy prioritizing performances of contemporary works and showcasing emerging musicians with diverse training backgrounds, EnsembleNYC advances artistic innovation and equity because investing in living creators and underrepresented talent strengthens the evolving classical ecosystem.shared approach: Commissioning as Innovation →