GRAND RAPIDS YOUTH CHORUSES
EIN 88-2768334 · Alliances & Advocacy - Arts (A01)
What they do
The Grand Rapids Youth Choruses Strive to Instill In The Children of West Michigan A Lifelong Love of Music By Providing A Program In Which They Can Discover and Refine Their Musical Talent As Choral Singers, Demonstrate Personal Growth and Leadership, and Develop A Lifelong Passion for Singing. Grand Rapids Youth Choruses Aspire to Provide A Mutually Respectful System of Preparation, A Dedication to Excellence In The Performance of Quality Choral Literature, and A Commitment to Seeking Collaborative Musical Opportunities Locally, Nationally, and Globally. It is Our Mission to Make The World A More Beautiful Place Through Music and Community.
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LEAH IVORYDIRECTOR AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
SEAN IVORYCOLLABORATIVE PIANIST
CAMILLE DEBOERSECRETARY/TREASURER
CANDICE SYTSMADIRECTOR
KEN JACOBSVICE PRESIDENT
MAX VAN WYKDIRECTOR
PERRIN RYNDERSPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2023
- Location
- 2136 E SHIAWASSEE DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-5339
- County
- Kent
- In care of
- Perrin Rynders
- Primary officer
- Perrin Rynders, President
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2023
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2023
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Alliances & Advocacy - Arts (A01)
- IRS tax category
- Alliances & Advocacy - Arts