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THE PHOENIX CHORALE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 237034668 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · phoenixchorale.org
revenue
$954K
expenses
$458K
net assets
$673K
employees
4
volunteers
32
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

THIS IS A CHAMBER CHORAL ENSEMBLE WHICH HAS SERVED METROPOLITAN PHOENIX, ARIZONA SINCE 1968 BY PERFORMING AT THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC LEVEL AND BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH FOSTERS MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Chorale is a Grammy® Award-winning professional choral ensemble based in Arizona, specializing in Western classical tradition. Composed of 24 professional singers, the Chorale presents four concert programs annually, commissions new works from female composers, and reaches a large digital audience through recordings and broadcasts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Concert Programs
Four annual concert programs featuring a wide range of composers and eras, including a Masterworks Series.
Digital Audience Engagement
Reaching audiences through radio broadcasts, performance videos, and streaming services like Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music.
New Works Commissioning
Commissioning one new work per season from female composers.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Commissioning New Musical Works 3 activities
    • Commissioning New Choral Works
      The organization commissions one new work per season from female composers since 2019 and has commissioned and premiered new short works such as "Vista Point." They also appoint a Composer-in-Residence.
    • Commissioning New Choral Works
      The Phoenix Chorale commissions new musical works, including a new short work titled "Vista Point" in May 2025, and has a practice of commissioning one new work per season from female composers since 2019. They also appoint a Composer-in-Residence.
    • Commissioning New Choral Works
      The organization commissions one new work per season from female composers since 2019, and has commissioned and premiered new short works such as "Vista Point." They also appoint composers-in-residence to further new choral creations.
  • Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances 3 activities
    • Presenting Choral Concerts and Performances
      The Phoenix Chorale presents multiple choral programs and concerts each season, including a Masterworks Series, featuring diverse repertoires and often incorporating multi-sensory elements and collaborations with artists. They perform in various venues across Arizona, including Phoenix and Tucson.
    • Presenting Choral Concerts and Performances
      The Phoenix Chorale presents multiple choral programs and concerts each season, including a Masterworks Series, featuring a 24-voice professional choral ensemble performing diverse repertoires, sometimes in multi-sensory formats with accompanying artwork. They perform in various venues across Arizona, including Phoenix and Tucson, and offer free or discounted tickets to school-affiliated groups.
    • Presenting Choral Concerts and Performances
      The Phoenix Chorale presents four concert programs per season, including a Masterworks Series, featuring a 24-voice professional choral ensemble. These performances include multi-sensory experiences, exclusive programs like "BLOOM" with diverse repertoires, and works by composers such as Sarah Kirkland Snider.
  • Music Recording & Archival Production 2 activities
    • Recording and Releasing Choral Music Albums
      The Phoenix Chorale records and releases studio albums of American and other choral music, with recordings on Signum Records since 2024. These albums have received positive reviews, spent time on the Billboard Charts, and earned Grammy nominations and wins, reaching over one million listeners worldwide through various platforms.
    • Recording and Releasing Choral Music Albums
      The organization records and releases studio albums of choral music, which have received critical acclaim, spent time on Billboard Charts, and earned Grammy nominations and wins. They plan to record a new album of American music for release in 2026.
  • Community Choral and Ensemble Rehearsals 1 activity
    • Maintaining a Professional Choral Ensemble
      The Phoenix Chorale operates a 24-voice professional choral ensemble composed of singers residing in Arizona, maintaining a regular ensemble and a wider roster of additional singers for training and experience.
  • Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
    • Offering Season Subscriptions and Benefits
      The Phoenix Chorale offers season subscriptions with flexible package options, providing subscribers with benefits such as premium seating, VIP check-in, exclusive savings on tickets, free ticket exchanges, and the ability to purchase premium add-on tickets for guests.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Broadcasting and Streaming Performances
      The organization serves a digital audience through radio broadcasts, performance videos, and streaming services, reaching over 50,000 listeners monthly and over one million listeners worldwide annually via YouTube and Arizona PBS.
    • Hosting Open Rehearsals
      The organization hosts free Open Rehearsals for the public, providing a preview of upcoming concerts and insight into the rehearsal process at venues like Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ.
    • Providing Educational Access to Choral Music
      The Phoenix Chorale offers free or discounted tickets to select performances for school-affiliated groups to make choral music accessible to Arizona youth. They also host free Open Rehearsals for the public, providing insight into the rehearsal process and a preview of upcoming concerts.
    • Providing Educational Access to Choral Music
      The organization offers free or discounted tickets to select performances for school-affiliated groups to make choral music accessible to Arizona youth. They also host free Open Rehearsals for the public, providing insight into the rehearsal process and a preview of upcoming concerts.
    • Recording and Releasing Choral Albums
      The Phoenix Chorale records and releases studio albums of American and other choral music, which have received Grammy nominations and wins, positive reviews, and spent weeks on the Billboard Charts. They also reach a digital audience of over 50,000 listeners monthly through radio broadcasts, performance videos, and streaming services.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$954K
Contributions & grants$856K90%
Program service revenue$99K10%
Investment income$-5K-1%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$458K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$128K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$709K
Cash$360K
Investments$304K
Liabilities$36K
Net assets$673K
Liquid reserves17.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +145.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICOLE BELMONT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $47K
board members · 12
  • ALISON CHANEY — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES OLDHAM — DIRECTOR STARTED 5/21/22
  • ELLEN WESLEY — DIRECTOR STARTED 6/18/22
  • GERALD SOWERS — TREASURER
  • GREGG EWART — VICE CHAIR
  • JASON RAETZ — DIRECTOR
  • KATHY LEFFLER — DIRECTOR
  • LIES'L HILL — DIRECTOR
  • LYNN RUBY — DIRECTOR STARTED 5/21/22
  • LYNNE TRAVERSE — CHAIR
  • MARY FARRINGTON-LORCH — SECRETARY
  • RICHARD GERIG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • Act One Culture Pass Partner — Participates in the Act One Culture Pass community program.
  • Apple Music Partner — Streaming service for Chorale's music
  • Arizona PBS Partner — Platform for broadcast recordings
  • Brophy Chapel Partner — Performs concerts at Brophy Chapel, a high-demand venue.
  • Douglas and Annette Jones Funder — Sponsored the "BLOOM" concert.
  • Floriani Partner — Guest ensemble specializing in Gregorian chant and sacred liturgical music, joining forces for a performance.
  • Floriani Partner — Guest vocal ensemble specializing in Gregorian chant and early sacred music, joining Phoenix Chorale for "Chant and Polyphony"
  • LIVE From London Partner — Featured in the LIVE From London lineup.
  • MIM Music Theater Partner — Presents musical experiences at the MIM Music Theater.
  • Mark & Lois Francis Funder — Sponsored the "BLOOM" concert.
  • Musical Instrument Museum Partner — Venue for "BLOOM" performance and exclusive ticket sales
  • Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Partner — Host venue for the "BLOOM" concert.
  • Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Partner — Hosted the "BLOOM" concert at its Music Theater, with tickets sold directly through MIM.
  • Pandora Partner — Streaming service for Chorale's music
  • Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Venue for the 2023 multi-sensory presentation of "Mass for the Endangered."
  • Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Returns to perform a choral-orchestral program.
  • Signum Records Partner — Collaborated with Signum Records for album releases.
  • Signum Records Partner — Record label for recent album releases.
  • Signum Records Partner — Record label for recent and forthcoming album releases
  • Spotify Partner — Streaming service for Chorale's music
  • Trinity Cathedral Partner — Presents musical experiences at Trinity Cathedral.
  • Trinity Cathedral Partner — Venue for "Chant and Polyphony" performance
  • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Partner — Ensemble-in-residence
  • VOCES8 Foundation Partner — Participated in the LIVE From London Easter Online Festival alongside the VOCES8 Foundation.
  • VOCES8 Foundation Partner — Producer of the LIVE From London Easter Online Festival, in which Phoenix Chorale is featured.
  • Vet Tix Partner — Participates in the Vet Tix – Tickets For Troops community program.
  • YouTube Partner — Platform for video, audio, and broadcast recordings