named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Nikolai Kachanov Singers
Professional choral ensemble performing early, contemporary, and Russian music, with a focus on cross-cultural and spiritual themes; presents concerts in New York City and collaborates on programs with institutions like the UN and the Nicholas Roerich Museum.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presenting musical performancesPerforms a diverse repertoire spanning all eras and global regions, with a focus on works by Russian composers, through regular concerts and special programs at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and the Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City. The organization has presented world premieres and commissioned works by contemporary composers.
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Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and releasing recorded musicRecords and releases musical works, including choral and contemporary compositions, such as The Call (2003) and Benevolence (2014), the latter featuring texts by Nicholas Roerich and H.P. Blavatsky.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$9K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolai Kachanov | Artistic Director | 12 | $8K |
| Tamara Kachanov | President/Executive Director | 8 | $450 |
board members · 7
- Alla Zvinovsky — Board Member
- Christopher Rothko — Board Member
- Constance McCord — Board Member
- David Hawkins — Board Member
- Laura Schlachtmeyer — Board Member
- Nicolas Mokhoff — Vice Chairman of Board
- Tamara Podzniakova — Board Member
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Cathedral of St. John the Divine Partner — Performed concerts at the Cathedral, including the Ussachevsky Festival of Russian-American music in the 1990s and the 2019 “Color and Sound” program.
- Holyrood Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted the Kachanov Singers' live concert on June 24.
- Nicholas Roerich Museum Partner — Artist-in-residence ensemble at the museum on the Upper West Side of New York City.
- Nicholas Roerich Museum Partner — Co-hosted a concert titled "Meditations: An Afternoon of Tranquil Music" on March 15, 2020.
- RMASA, Inc Government — RMASA, Inc serves as the fiscal agent for the Nikolai Kachanov Singers and receives donations on its behalf.
- Russian Chamber Chorus of New York Partner — Collaborated with NKS in 2019 to perform a program featuring Morton Feldman’s “Rothko Chapel” at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
- United Nations Network — Participated in the “Music for a Sustainable Planet” program organized by the UN in 2016 at Carnegie Hall.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Integrated Choral Artistry and Rehearsal Practice 14 orgsmethodology: integrated_arts_educationBy using rigorous choral rehearsal and conducting practices led by a master conductor, the organization preserves the authenticity and technical depth of Russian choral traditions, because disciplined artistic preparation ensures fidelity to the source repertoire and enables high-impact public performance.shared approach: Artistic Excellence Through Hybrid Ensembles →
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Programming 14 orgsmethodology: interdisciplinary_artistic_programmingBy combining choral music with complementary visual art exhibitions, the organization deepens audience engagement with Russian musical traditions, because multi-sensory and context-rich experiences enhance understanding and emotional resonance beyond music alone.shared approach: Artistic Excellence Through Hybrid Ensembles →
- Cultural Preservation Through Performancemethodology: cultural_preservation_through_performanceBy performing historically suppressed and culturally significant Russian musical works, particularly ancient chants and compositions by Russian composers, the organization preserves endangered traditions and expands American audiences' access to them, because live performance serves as both an act of cultural resistance and educational outreach.