CINCINNATI CHILDRENS CHOIR Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CINCINNATI CHILDRENS CHOIR

EIN 31-1583251 · Performing Arts (A60)

What they do

It is The Mission of The Cincinnati Youth Choir to Offer All Children and Youth The Opportunity to Experience Musical Excellence In A Creative Environment.Participants Demonstrate Musical Understanding, Artistry, Achievement and Confidence Through Passionate Performances and Collaborations With Premier Ensembles and Childrens/youth Choirs Throughout The World. The Cincinnati Youth Choir (CYC) Builds Stronger Communities By Creating A Comprehensive Foundation That Supports Music Educators and Develops Tomorrows Leaders.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $75.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

101.54%of revenue went to mission work75.3% of expenses · Program services

8.61%of revenue went to fundraising6.4% of expenses

$134.88spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

24.74%of revenue went to management and office costs18.3% of expenses

$0.68in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

22.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $150,445 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $82,340 for ROBYN LANA (MANAGING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$431,289

Mission workProgram services$437,925101.54% of revenue75.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$106,68324.74% of revenue18.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$37,1268.61% of revenue6.4% of expenses

Total expenses$581,734134.88% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 75.3% mission · 18.3% management · 6.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 134.88% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 72.3% mission · 19.4% management · 8.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.69% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 69.5% mission · 21.7% management · 8.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 132.17% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 77.6% mission · 14.8% management · 7.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.66% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 65.0% mission · 27.0% management · 8.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 60.37% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 61.6% mission · 29.6% management · 8.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.67% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 78.2% mission · 16.9% management · 4.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.70% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 75.6% mission · 19.5% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.53% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$431,289

Expenses$581,734

Annual shortfall $150,445 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$437,925 · 75.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$106,683 · 18.3% of expenses

Fundraising$37,126 · 6.4% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$431,289

Expenses$581,734

Assets$396,118

Income$431,729

Contributions$95,591

Mission work (program services)$437,925

Fundraising$37,126

Management and general$106,683

Executive compensation (total)$95,844

Stocks and bonds$275,809

Accounting fees$16,900

Investing fees$2,573

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ROBYN LANAMANAGING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $82,340

HEATHER VEST - STARTED 1024EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $44,425

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

ROBYN LANAMANAGING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

HEATHER VEST - STARTED 1024EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CLAIRE MILLER - STARTED 1124MEMBER

DAVID SHERRARDPRESIDENT

ERIC OLIVERMEMBER

GENEVA WOODEMEMBER

JENNIFER ALLRED- EXITED 0625EX-OFFICIO - PARENT LIASON

KIMBERLY LAZZERIMEMBER - STARTED 11/24

LAUREN MORRIS - EXITED 1024TREASURER

MARC KATZVICE PRESIDENT

MOLLIE CAPPELMEMBER

RYAN FISHER - STARTED 1024MEMBER

STEPHANIE NASH - STARTED 1124MEMBER

STEVE CASPERSON - STARTED 0525MEMBER

TIM LANASECRETARY

WILLIAM CALDWELLMEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1998
Location: UC-CCM 290 CCM Blvd PO Box 210236, Cincinnati, OH 45221
County: Hamilton
In care of: Timothy Lana
Primary officer: Timothy Lana, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@cincinnatichoir.org Phone(513) 556-0338

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: August 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BARNES DENNIG & CO LTD
NTEE classification: Performing Arts (A60)
IRS tax category: Performing Arts