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Tucson Girls Chorus Association Inc

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860505318 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A6BZ · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.tucsongirlschorus.org
revenue
$599K
expenses
$511K
net assets
$526K
employees
19
volunteers
50
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Tucson Girls Chorus is to prepare a diverse group of young women to be confident leaders through participation in a well-constructed educational program that emphasizes music, performance, leadership training and community service.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Girls Chorus Association Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women through music education and performance. They provide a variety of choral programs for female-identifying youth, emphasizing leadership, community service, and inclusivity. The organization operates primarily in Tucson, Arizona, and has expanded its reach through community engagement initiatives.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Advanced Choir
A choir for grades 9-12 that participates in regional and international tours.
Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs
Partnerships with schools to provide choral programs for students in Title I schools without existing choir programs.
Pop Acapella Group
A performance group for grades 9-12 focusing on contemporary pop music.
Tunes for Tots!
An early childhood music program for babies and toddlers, focusing on musical exploration and development.
Tutti Choir
A fully-inclusive choir for students K-12, co-ed, and open to all abilities.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Youth Choral Education Programs 14 activities
    • Alumnae Choir
      Operates an Alumnae Choir for former members of the Tucson Girls Chorus, providing continued musical engagement after graduation from youth ensembles.
    • Choral Education Programs
      Provides choral education programs for girls in grades K-12 and co-ed programs for youth in Tucson, including various choirs such as Ladybugs (grades 2-3), Hummingbirds (grades 4-5), Mariposa Singers (grades 6-8), Jubilate Choir (grades 8-12), Advanced Choir (grades 9-12), Pop Acapella Group (grades 9-12), and Tutti Choir (co-ed, K-12).
    • Choral Education Programs
      Provides choral education programs for girls in grades K-12, including specific choirs like Ladybugs (grades 2-3), Hummingbirds (grades 4-5), Mariposa Singers (grades 6-8), Jubilate Choir (grades 8-12), Advanced Choir (grades 9-12), and a Pop Acapella Group (grades 9-12). It also offers co-ed programs for youth in Tucson, such as the Tutti Choir for all abilities.
    • Choral Festivals
      Hosts annual choral festivals for youth, including the Southern Arizona Children's Choral Festival for children in grades 3-6 and the Young Women's Festival for high school treble singers, to perform challenging repertoire and connect with peers.
    • Choral festivals for youth across Arizona
      Hosts annual choral festivals for youth, including the Southern Arizona Children's Choral Festival for grades 3–6 and the Young Women's Festival for high school treble singers. These day-long events provide performance opportunities and peer connection, with scheduled festivals in January and September 2025–2026.
    • Engagement Choirs in Underserved Schools
      Operates year-round after-school choral programs, known as Engagement Choirs, in partnership with underserved schools in Tucson that lack existing choir programs. These choirs, such as Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs, serve students in grades 2-5 and participate in weekly rehearsals, community performances, and annual concerts.
    • Engagement Choirs in underserved schools
      Runs after-school Engagement Choir programs in Tucson schools that lack existing choirs, including Las Estrellas Choirs at five elementary schools in the Amphitheater and TUSD districts, serving students in grades 2-5. Programs include weekly rehearsals, joint performances, and participation in annual concerts.
    • Engagement Choirs in underserved schools
      Runs after-school Engagement Choir programs in Tucson schools that lack existing choir programs, including Las Estrellas Choirs at five elementary schools and a program in the GuVo District of the Tohono O'Odham Nation. These programs include weekly rehearsals, joint performances, school assemblies, and annual concerts.
    • Family and music resource access
      Provides families with access to calendars and music resources through the Chorus Connection platform, supporting engagement and continuity in choral education.
    • Support for prospective members
      Offers free placement assessments and rehearsal visits for children interested in joining the chorus, supporting accessible entry into its programs.
    • Tohono O'Odham Nation Engagement Choir
      Runs an engagement choir program in the GuVo District of the Tohono O'Odham Nation in partnership with the Native American Advancement Foundation.
    • Year-round choral programs for girls and co-ed youth
      Operates multiple choral ensembles for girls in grades K-12, including Ladybugs (grades 2-3), Hummingbirds (4-5), Mariposa Singers (6-8), Jubilate Choir (8-12), Advanced Choir (9-12), and a Pop Acapella Group (9-12), as well as a co-ed Tutti Choir for students of all abilities in grades K-12. Also includes an Alumnae Choir for past members.
    • Year-round choral programs for girls and co-ed youth
      Operates multiple choral ensembles for girls in grades K-12, including Ladybugs (grades 2-3), Hummingbirds (4-5), Mariposa Singers (6-8), Jubilate (8-12), Advanced Choir (9-12), Pop Acapella Group (9-12), and the co-ed Tutti Choir for all abilities and grades K-12. These programs include weekly rehearsals, performances, and touring opportunities.
    • Youth choral festivals
      Hosts annual choral festivals for youth in Tucson, including the Southern Arizona Children's Choral Festival for grades 3–6 and the Young Women's Festival for high school treble singers. These day-long events provide performance and peer connection opportunities and are scheduled annually, such as the January 2026 and September 2025 festivals.
  • Music Educator Professional Development 4 activities
    • Capacity-building for music educators
      Supports music educators through year-round services including free classroom visits, professional development workshops, an annual Summer Professional Development Series, and free reading and resource sessions. Also collaborates with peer organizations like the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus.
    • Music Educator Support and Professional Development
      Provides year-round support to music educators through free classroom visits, professional development workshops, and advocacy resources, including an annual Summer Professional Development Series and a free reading and resource session.
    • Music Educator Support and Professional Development
      Provides year-round support to music educators through free classroom visits, professional development workshops, advocacy resources, and an annual Summer Professional Development Series and free reading and resource sessions.
    • Professional development for music educators
      Provides year-round support to music educators through free classroom visits, professional development workshops, annual summer training series, and free reading/resource sessions. Also conducts collaborative workshops with peer organizations like the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus.
  • Choral Touring & Performance Exchange 4 activities
    • Choir Performances and Tours
      Offers booking of its choirs for performances and organizes regional, national, and international tours for its Advanced and Jubilate Choirs.
    • Choir Performances and Tours
      Offers booking of its choirs for performances and conducts regional, national, and international tours for its Advanced and Jubilate Choirs.
    • Performance and touring programs
      Books ensembles for public performances and organizes regional and international tours. The Jubilate Choir tours regionally each spring, and the Advanced Choir has conducted national and international tours since 2006 to destinations including Europe, China, Argentina, Canada, and major U.S. cities.
    • Performance and touring programs
      Books ensembles for public performances and organizes regional, national, and international tours. The Jubilate Choir tours regionally each spring, and the Advanced Choir has conducted international tours since 2006 to destinations including Europe, China, Argentina, and Canada, as well as performances at national events like the ACDA Children and Youth Retreat.
  • Early Childhood Music Education 4 activities
    • Early Childhood Music Program
      Operates the "Tunes for Tots!" program, a music class for babies and toddlers (3 months to 5 years old) and their caretakers, designed to foster musical exploration, development, and bonding.
    • Early Childhood Music Program
      Operates the "Tunes for Tots!" music class for babies and toddlers (3 months to 5 years old) and their caretakers to foster musical exploration, development, and bonding.
    • Early childhood music program
      Operates Tunes for Tots!, a music class for babies and toddlers (ages 3 months to 5 years) and their caregivers, designed to foster musical development and bonding through exploration and interactive activities.
    • Early childhood music programs
      Provides music classes for babies, toddlers (ages 3 months to 5 years), and their caregivers through the Tunes for Tots! program, fostering musical exploration, development, and bonding.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
    • Summer Camp Programs
      Offers summer camp programs, such as "Singing in the Summer!", where children learn songs from Broadway, movies, and radio, culminating in a revue-style performance. These camps are offered in multiple one-week sessions.
    • Summer Camp Programs
      Offers summer camp programs, such as "Singing in the Summer!", where children learn songs from Broadway, movies, and radio, culminating in a revue-style performance, with two one-week sessions offered annually.
    • Summer camp programs for youth
      Offers summer camp programs where children learn songs from Broadway, movies, and the radio, culminating in revue-style performances. Hosts two one-week sessions annually in June, with a history of summer camps dating back to 1995.
    • Summer music camps
      Offers summer camp programs where children learn songs from Broadway, movies, and the radio, culminating in revue-style performances. The organization hosts two one-week sessions in June 2026, and the program has been offered annually since at least 1995.
  • Youth Internship Placement 3 activities
    • Internship Opportunities
      Offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate choral students to gain experience through the organization.
    • Internship and training programs for choral students
      Offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate choral students to gain hands-on experience within the organization, supporting the development of future choral leaders.
    • Internship programs for choral students
      Offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate choral music students to gain hands-on experience within the organization.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Engagement Choirs in Underserved Schools
      Operates year-round after-school choral programs, known as Engagement Choirs, in partnership with underserved schools in Tucson that lack existing choir programs, including specific schools within the Amphitheater and TUSD School Districts, for students in grades 2-5.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$599K
Contributions & grants$382K64%
Program service revenue$192K32%
Investment income$2070%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$511K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$324K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$564K
Cash$511K
Investments$0
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$526K
Liquid reserves12.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +45.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Marcela Molina Executive Director 40 $106K
board members · 8
  • David Pietz — Director
  • Don Swann — Secretary
  • Gina Compitello — Director
  • Karen Moody — Director
  • Melissa Solyn — President
  • Melissa Tomlinson — Treasurer
  • Mike Scionti — Director
  • Sarah Martin — Director
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • ACDA Children and Youth Retreat Partner — The Bumblebee Singers performed at the retreat in Tucson in 2022.
  • Amphitheater School District Partner — Partners with the school district for the Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs.
  • City of Tucson Partner — Provided the house at Mehl Park for the TGC in 1994 and worked with TGC to ensure accessibility of rehearsal spaces.
  • ESA Government — Accepts ESA funds for program participation.
  • Holaway Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Keeling Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Morgan Maxwell Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Native American Advancement Foundation Partner — Partnership to operate an engagement choir in the GuVo District of the Tohono O'Odham Nation
  • Prince Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • Safford Elementary Partner — Hosts a Las Estrellas Engagement Choir.
  • TUSD School District Partner — Partners with the school district for the Las Estrellas Engagement Choirs.
  • Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Partner — Collaborates on workshops for professional development.
  • Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Partner — Hosts choral festivals in partnership with Tucson Girls Chorus Association Inc.