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LIONWISE INC DBA ESSENTIAL VOICES USA
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133369910 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · essentialvoicesusa.com
revenue
$84K
expenses
$68K
net assets
$114K
employees
0
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN CHORAL MUSIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Choral ensemble based in New York City that performs and records contemporary and commissioned works by American composers. The group presents concerts at major cultural venues including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, produces educational programs for high school students, and engages in community outreach through sing-alongs and anti-bullying workshops. Founded and led by conductor Judith Clurman.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Anti-Bullying Workshops
Educational programs using choral music, including performances of Stephen Schwartz's "Testimony," in collaboration with NYC school choruses
Project Youth Chorus
Provides select high school students the opportunity to sing with the chorus in concerts at Carnegie Hall and on professional recordings
The Composer Speaks
Series of musical performances at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music complemented by panel discussions with composers and lyricists
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
    • Conducting educational performances in schools
      Delivers educational choral performances in New York City public schools, engaging students through live music and curriculum-connected programming.
    • Engaging in anti-bullying education through music
      Participates in anti-bullying workshops with NYC school choruses, incorporating musical study of works like Stephen Schwartz's "Testimony" and joint performances with students to promote social-emotional learning.
    • Operating youth choral training and performance program
      Runs Project Youth Chorus, which provides select high school students opportunities to perform with the ensemble at Carnegie Hall and on professional recordings, fostering advanced choral development.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
    • Hosting performance-based discussions with composers
      Produces "The Composer Speaks" series at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, combining musical performances with panel discussions featuring composers and lyricists.
    • Performing choral music at major cultural and national events
      Performs at prominent venues and events such as the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, Lincoln Center, and presidential inaugural activities, showcasing choral music to broad public audiences.
  • Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
    • Presenting commissioned and contemporary choral works
      Performs and records newly commissioned choral works, including the choral cycle "Washington Women" premiered at NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts and other contemporary pieces recorded at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music.
  • Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
    • Releasing choral recordings and curating community sing-alongs
      Produces and releases commercial recordings such as "Christmas Joy" and "Holiday Joy," records commissioned works, and hosts community sing-alongs to broaden public engagement with choral music.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$69K82%
Program service revenue$15K18%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$22K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$114K
Cash$113K
Investments$0
Liabilities$193
Net assets$114K
Liquid reserves19.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JUDITH CLURMAN RUBEN PRESIDENT 10 $23K
board members · 3
  • BRUCE RUBEN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARCIA KLUGMAN — SECRETARY
  • PAUL RICHARD OLSON — TREASURER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Celia Cruz High School for Music Partner — Collaborated with students on the New York premiere of "Washington Women" and anti-bullying workshops.
  • DiMenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Produced "The Composer Speaks" series and recorded newly commissioned music at the venue.
  • Indianapolis Art Museum-Newfields Partner — Recording featured in the museum's holiday light show.
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Performed at Lincoln Center.
  • NBC Partner — Performed on NBC’s July 4th Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular.
  • National Public Radio Partner — Hosted a month-long residency and performed at NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.
  • Rockefeller Center Partner — Performed at the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting event.
  • The New York Pops Partner — Performed for many years with The New York Pops in its Carnegie Hall subscription series.
strategies · 1

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