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Broadway Inspirational Voices Inc
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 061592825 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A6B · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · broadwayinspirationalvoices.org
revenue
$596K
expenses
$585K
net assets
$112K
employees
22
program ratio
47%
mission · from form 990

Broadway Inspirational Voices BIV is a diverse community of Broadway artists united to change lives through the power of music and service.

profile · synthesized from sources

Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) is a choir and service organization composed of Broadway artists who use music to inspire hope and support communities in need. Founded in 1994, BIV performs uplifting concerts and delivers arts education and outreach programs in partnership with institutions serving marginalized populations. The organization has been recognized with a Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre and celebrates over 30 years of combining artistic excellence with social impact.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts & Education Programming
Customized music and performing arts programs delivered in collaboration with institutional partners to serve marginalized communities, including youth, unhoused individuals, and incarcerated populations.
Hope in Harmony Benefit
Annual fundraising event featuring performances by BIV members and Broadway artists to support community outreach and music education initiatives.
The GIFT Holiday Concert
Annual holiday concert event presented at NYU Skirball Center featuring Broadway Inspirational Voices, celebrating 30 years of service and raising funds for outreach programs.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
    • Gospel music mentorship and capacity building for choirs
      Provides mentorship to emerging community and professional choirs through gospel music education and vocal coaching by BIV teaching artists.
    • Mentorship program for LaGuardia High School Gospel Choir
      Provides mentorship to the LaGuardia High School Gospel Choir through BIV Teaching Artists and program mentors, including instruction in the history, styles, and techniques of traditional and contemporary gospel music. The program was launched in 2023.
    • Songs in the Key of Me! - Covenant House program
      Runs the "Songs in the Key of Me! - Covenant House" program, connecting youth at Covenant House with professional composer/teaching artists to write and prepare original songs over an 8-week period, culminating in a concert or video performance.
  • HIV Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Community engagement through inspirational music
      Engages Broadway artists in a community dedicated to changing lives through music and service, rooted in a founding response to the AIDS crisis in the Broadway community to provide hope, unity, and emotional support through music.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Creation and release of original music recordings
      Produces and shares audio and video recordings of spiritual and inspirational music, including original singles such as "Sisters and Brothers" in collaboration with Sara Bareilles, and recordings of "Prologue: Luke 2:9-10", "Rise Up", and "You Oughta Know".
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Digital media production
      Produces and maintains digital content including the "Broadway Our Way" video series (released in at least three seasons), the "BIV TV" interview series, an official playlist of video content, and a podcast featuring members of the Broadway Inspirational Voices ensemble.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Pandemic-era livestream programming
      Hosted a weekly livestream piano bar show during the pandemic that raised $20,000 for various charities.
  • Theater and Performing Arts in Corrections 1 activity
    • Performing arts programming for detained individuals at Rikers Island
      Develops and distributes virtual performing arts programs for currently detained individuals at Rikers Island through a partnership with the New York City Department of Corrections, using gospel music and inspirational messages. Program videos were viewed over 2,000 times within the first month of availability on tablet platforms.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Pilot performing arts program for senior communities
      Developing a pilot-phase performing arts program series for senior communities, including elders in care facilities and those aging in place.
  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Production of live and recorded performances
      Produces and presents live concerts and events, including “The GIFT” Holiday Concert (December 16, 2024, at NYU Skirball), performances at God’s Love We Deliver Annual Dinner (October 18, 2021), and pop-up performances in Times Square.
  • Music Therapy for Ill and Vulnerable Populations 1 activity
    • Songs in the Key of Me! program with pediatric cancer patients
      Creates original musical compositions with pediatric cancer patients and their families through the "Songs in the Key of Me!" program, culminating in concerts or videos performed by BIV and Broadway artists. This program has been implemented at Ronald McDonald House and includes virtual outreach during the pandemic.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$596K
Contributions & grants$493K83%
Program service revenue$104K17%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$585K
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising29%
Salaries & benefits$173K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$139K
Cash$129K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$112K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Angela Grovey Executive Dir. 40 $35K
board members · 13
  • Angelique Harris — Director
  • Bruce Cohen — Director
  • Dan'l Mackey Almy — Secretary
  • Diane Scott Carter — Director
  • Dina Sarno Slawson — Treasurer
  • John Eric Parker — Vice President
  • Kevin Ryan — Director
  • Leslie Barrett — Vice President
  • Michael Goddard — Director
  • Michael Strassheim — Director
  • Robert B Acton — Chairman
  • Sylvie Armand — Director
  • Tom Durein — Director
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Carnegie Hall Partner — BIV members performed with Heather Headley and The NY Pops at Carnegie Hall.
  • Cause Strategy Partners Partner — Program sponsor that provided seed funding for BIV's outreach to inmates at the NYC Department of Corrections.
  • Covenant House International Partner — Collaborates with BIV on the "Songs in the Key of Me! - Covenant House" program, providing access to youth residents for songwriting and performance workshops.
  • Covenant House International Partner — Partner organization connecting BIV with populations who benefit from its customized music and performing arts programs.
  • Covenant House International Partner — Partner organization for BIV arts and education programs serving youth and vulnerable populations.
  • Covenant House NY Partner — BIV Choir members conducted programs with youth at Covenant House NY.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used to share content and engage audiences during Black History Month.
  • God’s Love We Deliver Partner — Performed at the organization’s Annual Dinner event.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used to share content and engage audiences during Black History Month.
  • LaGuardia High School Partner — Educational partner for delivering BIV's arts, education, and outreach programs.
  • LaGuardia High School Partner — Launched BIV’s 2023 mentorship program in choir at the school.
  • Laguardia High School Partner — Hosts the BIV Mentorship Program with the school's Gospel Choir participating in mentorship led by BIV Teaching Artists and program mentors.
  • Marcus James Partner — Collaborates with Marcus James, featured author on the organization's news page.
  • NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Hosted BIV’s “The GIFT” Holiday Concert in December 2024.
  • New York City Department of Corrections Partner — Established institutional partner enabling BIV to deliver programs to incarcerated populations.
  • New York City Department of Corrections Partner — Partner for BIV's performing arts program at Rikers Island, including development and distribution of virtual programming.
  • Ronald McDonald House - New York Partner — Collaborative partner for delivering customized arts, education, and outreach programs to communities in need.
  • Ronald McDonald House - New York Partner — Partner organization for BIV's "Songs in the Key of Me!" program and other customized arts education initiatives.
  • Ronald McDonald House New York Partner — Collaborates on the "Songs in the Key of Me!" and BIV @RMH programs to provide music engagement for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
  • Sara Bareilles Partner — Collaborated on the release of the single "Sisters and Brothers".
  • Steve French Partner — Hosts the Broadway Inspirational Voices podcast.
  • TKTS Partner — Featured in TKTS’ 50th Anniversary celebration.
  • Twitter Partner — Platform used to share content and engage audiences during Black History Month.
  • White House Government — BIV scheduled to perform at a Juneteenth concert in Washington, D.C., alongside other artists.
strategies · 5

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 as Service-Led Community Engagement
    methodology: arts-as-service
    By deploying the artistic talents of Broadway performers through institutional partnerships and customized programming, the organization reaches vulnerable populations because framing art as service increases authenticity and access in underserved settings.
  • Arts-Based Healing for Marginalized Populations
    methodology: arts-based_healing
    By engaging marginalized populations in music and performing arts, the organization fosters healing, vulnerability, and community rebuilding because creative expression provides a safe and empowering space for emotional and social restoration.
  • Creative Expression as Therapeutic Lifeline
    methodology: creative_expression_therapy
    By involving pediatric cancer patients in co-creating original music, the organization supports emotional healing because artistic collaboration serves as a therapeutic outlet that builds connection and resilience amid medical trauma.
  • Inspiration Through Relational and Media Storytelling
    methodology: relational_storytelling
    By sharing personal stories of hope and transformation via podcasts, videos, and interviews, the organization deepens audience engagement because relational narratives foster spiritual inspiration and emotional resonance more effectively than performance alone.
  • Mentorship Through Cultural and Historical Arts Education
    methodology: arts-mentorship
    By combining gospel music training with historical education and artist mentorship, the organization develops youth musicianship because culturally rooted learning and personal guidance increase engagement and skill development.