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Scottsdale Chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 866053775 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A6B0 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · scottsdalechorus.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$130K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Education/Promote Art of Barbershop Music

profile · synthesized from sources

The Scottsdale Chorus is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a cappella, four-part harmony, barbershop-style music through education, competition, and performance. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the chorus performs throughout the state and competes internationally as an official chapter of Sweet Adelines International. They also support the Young Women in Harmony program.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Audition Cycle
A process for prospective members, including women of all ages, to join the chorus.
Performances
Provides entertainment through musical performances throughout the Valley and State, and at Regional and International Conventions and Competitions.
Young Women in Harmony
Supports the Sweet Adelines International program aimed at encouraging young women in harmony singing.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 2 activities
    • Barbershop Chorus Performance and Competition
      Performs four-part harmony, barbershop-style music with choreography and costumes, featuring over 100 singers, at regional and international conventions and competitions, as well as throughout the Valley and State.
    • Performs barbershop-style music locally and internationally
      Performs four-part harmony, barbershop-style music with choreography and costumes at regional and international conventions, competitions, and throughout the Valley and State, featuring over 100 singers.
  • Live & Historical Event Results Management 2 activities
    • Historical Competition Data Archiving
      Maintains historical results for international competitions from 1947 to 2025.
    • Maintains historical competition records
      Maintains historical results for international barbershop competitions from 1947 to 2025.
  • Adult Community Choir & Ensemble Programs 1 activity
    • Conducts regular chorus rehearsals and auditions
      Holds weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings in Scottsdale, Arizona, and conducts an audition cycle for women of all ages interested in joining the chorus.
  • Youth Choral Education Programs 1 activity
    • Vocal Education and Training
      Educates singers of all ages and teaches a cappella singing to students in local schools, and holds weekly rehearsals for its chorus members.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Audition and Membership Management
      Conducts an audition cycle for women of all ages interested in joining the chorus.
    • Barbershop Music Advocacy
      Serves as ambassadors for the barbershop music form in the community and globally.
    • Competes in regional and international barbershop competitions
      Organizes and participates in competitions for choruses and quartets, including achieving 1st Place in the 2024 Region 21 Regional Contest, 2nd Place in the 2024 Louisville Finals Performance, and winning six First Place International Championships (1984, 1989, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2019), including a gold medal at the 2018 Sweet Adelines International Competition finals.
    • Promotes and educates in barbershop music
      Serves as ambassadors for the barbershop music form in the community and globally, and educates singers of all ages by teaching a cappella singing to students in local schools.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$4K7%
Program service revenue$8K14%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$138K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$130K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +64.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Denise Koehnlein — Board Member
  • Laura Giese — Board Member
  • Lori Lyford — Board Member
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Golden West Region 21 Network — Official chapter of Golden West Region 21
  • Region 21 Network — Member of Region 21 within the Sweet Adelines International network.
  • Region 21 Network — Member of Region 21 within the Sweet Adelines International structure.
  • Region 21 Network — Member of Region 21.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Affiliated with Sweet Adelines International, an organization dedicated to promoting a cappella, four-part harmony, barbershop style music.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Member of Sweet Adelines International, a global organization dedicated to advancing the barbershop art form.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Member of Sweet Adelines International, a global organization dedicated to barbershop harmony.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Member of the international organization.
  • Sweet Adelines International Network — Official chapter of Sweet Adelines International
  • Young Women in Harmony Partner — Proud supporter of the Young Women in Harmony program.
  • Young Women in Harmony Partner — Supports the Young Women in Harmony program
  • Young Women in Harmony Partner — Supports the Young Women in Harmony program, which introduces young women to barbershop harmony.
  • Young Women in Harmony Partner — Supports the Young Women in Harmony program, which introduces young women to barbershop music.
  • Young Women in Harmony program Partner — Proud supporter of the program.