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Phoenix Chamber Music Society

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 866052614 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A68 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.phoenixchambermusicsociety.org
revenue
$592K
expenses
$532K
net assets
$859K
employees
2
volunteers
7
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

To promote and develop chamber music in the Phoenix area

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Chamber Music Society presents chamber music concerts featuring world-class musicians in the Phoenix area. The organization also supports music education for students through master classes and free concert tickets. Founded in 1960, it aims to bring fine chamber music to the community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $164K
    FESTIVAL - PHOENIX CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY SERVES PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR CHAMBER MUSIC, STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS STUDYING MUSIC, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO LEARN ABOUT CHAMBER MUSIC, AND PEOPLE WHO COME FROM OTHER STATES AND COUNTRIES FOR OUR WEEK-LONG WINTER FESTIVAL WITH ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, DAVID SHIFRIN, INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED CLARINETIST. RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE STRUCTURE OF CHAMBER MUSIC, IT HAS BEEN OUR GOAL TO ENGAGE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL AUDIENCE MEMBERS OF ALL AGES IN THE INTIMATE SETTING OF CHAMBERMUSIC IN VARIOUS VENUES IN THE VALLEY. WITH A MIX OF CLASSICAL ENSEMBLES WHO HAVE BEEN PERFORMING FOR MANY YEARS, AND A NEW GENRE OF PRACTITIONERS WHO COMPOSE AND PLAY A MUCH MORE MODERN VERSION OF CHAMBER MUSIC.
  2. #2 $4K
    EDUCATION FUND - The Richard & Linda Whitney Music Scholarship Fund and the Phoenix Chamber Music Society provide free tickets to all of the Society concerts for two students per school to attend each concert with their parents. In addition, the students receive a $25 music scholarship to help pay for music-related expenses. The students orchestra teacher also receives a $50 honorarium for attending the concert. Additional educational program expenses include the cost of musicians to provide Master classes for students.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Concert Series
Presents performances by world-class chamber musicians, including groups like the Fauré Piano Quartet, Schumann Quartet, and Harlem Quartet.
Eugene Chieffo Education Fund
Supports master classes and concerts for students aged 10-24, providing free tickets to series concerts for participating students.
Winter Festival
An annual festival featuring multiple performances by world-class musicians in various settings across the Phoenix area.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Concert Ticketing and Audience Engagement 5 activities
    • Hosts pre-concert educational events
      Offers free pre-concert chats one hour before each performance, providing audience enrichment opportunities for ticket holders.
    • Produces and sells recordings to support concert programming
      Generates financial support for its programming, particularly the PCMS Winter Festival, through the sale of CDs featuring performances by artists in its series.
    • Produces and sells recordings to support programming
      Generates financial support for the PCMS Winter Festival through the sale of CDs featuring performances from its concert series.
    • Sell concert-related media and tickets
      Generates financial support for concert programming, including the Winter Festival, through CD sales and the sale of season tickets priced at $320 each.
    • Sells recordings and tickets to support programming
      Generates financial support for events like the PCMS Winter Festival through CD sales and offers season tickets for purchase at $320 each, funding ongoing concert and education activities.
  • Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances 4 activities
    • Host chamber music concerts
      Organizes and hosts chamber music concerts featuring world-class musicians in intimate venues across the Phoenix area, including annual events like the Winter Festival. Concerts typically begin at 7:30 p.m. and are part of an ongoing season that has spanned over 60 years.
    • Hosts chamber music concerts
      Organizes and presents chamber music concerts featuring world-class musicians in intimate venues across the Phoenix area, including annual festival events and regular concert series. These events typically begin at 7:30 p.m. and have been held at locations such as the Phoenix Art Museum, Central United Methodist Church, and Scottsdale Center for the Arts.
    • Hosts chamber music concerts
      Organizes and presents chamber music concerts featuring world-class musicians in intimate venues across the Phoenix area, including annual events such as the Winter Festival. Concerts are held regularly, typically beginning at 7:30 p.m., and have been ongoing since the organization's founding season in 1961.
    • Hosts chamber music concerts featuring world-class musicians
      Organizes and presents live chamber music concerts in intimate venues across the Phoenix area, including annual festival events and regular concert series featuring touring ensembles and renowned performers. These events typically occur at 7:30 p.m. and have drawn sold-out audiences at locations such as Longview Elementary School, Central United Methodist Church, and the Scottsdale Center for the Arts.
  • Youth Choral Education & Performance Programs 4 activities
    • Provide music education programs for youth
      Offers master classes and concert access to students aged 10–24, led by professional chamber musicians from the PCMS series. Participating students receive free tickets to performances, integrating education with live musical experiences.
    • Provides educational programming for young students
      Offers master classes and free concert access to students aged 10–24, led by professional chamber musicians from the PCMS concert series, to support music education and engagement in the community.
    • Provides educational programming for youth
      Offers master classes and free concert access to students aged 10–24, led by professional chamber musicians from the PCMS series, to support music education and engagement.
    • Provides music education programs for youth
      Offers master classes and free concert access to students aged 10–24, led by professional chamber musicians from its performance series, fostering music education and engagement with live classical music.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Sells season tickets for concert attendance
      Offers season tickets for its concert series at a cost of $320 per ticket, providing access to multiple performances throughout the season.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$592K
Contributions & grants$470K79%
Program service revenue$121K20%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$718
expenses
Total expenses$532K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$74K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$946K
Cash$257K
Investments$0
Liabilities$86K
Net assets$859K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +63.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Janet Green Executive Director 40 $55K
board members · 14
  • Ben Taylor — Director
  • Charlotte Smith — Director
  • Cheryl Mandala — Treasurer
  • Dominique van de Stadt — Vice President
  • Fran Dickman — Director
  • Judy Stern — Director
  • Lynda Barber — Director
  • Marlene Rausch-Phinney — Secretary
  • Michael Maas — President
  • Michael Reed — Director
  • Mort Scult — Director
  • Muriel Stone Johnson — Director
  • Omer Bloyd — Director
  • Yuna Kang — Director
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Camelback Bible Church Partner — Hosts Phoenix Chamber Music Society concerts
  • Central United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts the Society's 60th season.
  • Frank Salomon Associates Partner — Partner agency for concert presentation and artist management, linked via official website.
  • Harlem Quartet Partner — Collaborated with the Harlem Quartet for a concert performance.
  • Jon Nakamatsu Partner — Guest pianist performing with the Schumann Quartet in collaboration with Phoenix Chamber Music Society.
  • Ken Fritz Partner — Arizona artist commissioned to create a custom poster for the 2014 Winter Festival using a mix of digital and traditional media.
  • Kerr Studio Partner — Hosted the Society's concerts before it outgrew the venue.
  • Longview Elementary School Partner — Hosted touring groups for sold-out audiences.
  • Los Angeles Piano Trio Partner — Performed Fanny Mendelssohn's "Trio No.1 in D minor", Nokuthula Ngwenyama's "Elegy for piano quartet", and Joaquin Turina's "Trio No. 2 in B minor".
  • Mararet Batjer Partner — Performed violin in "Arizona Duets for violin and viola".
  • Nokuthula Ngwenyama Partner — Composed "Arizona Duets for violin and viola" and "Elegy for piano quartet", and performed viola in both pieces.
  • Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Hosted the Society's first concert series.
  • Phoenix Symphony Orchestra Partner — A quartet of its members performed in the Society's first concert series.
  • Schumann Quartet Partner — Performing ensemble collaborating with Phoenix Chamber Music Society for a concert event.
  • Scottsdale Center for the Arts Partner — Became the Society's venue in 1975.