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TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860137258 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A6BZ · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · boyschorus.org
revenue
$589K
expenses
$403K
net assets
$392K
employees
7
volunteers
100
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING BOYS IN THE COMMUNITY AN ENRICHED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE STUDY AND PERFORMANCE OF CHORAL MUSIC. THE CHORUS ENDEAVORS TO IMPART MUSICAL, SOCIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND HAVE A SUSTAINING IMPACT ON ITS MEMBERS. REPRESENTING AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY AS AN ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCE ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THE CHORUS MISSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus provides boys in the community with an enriched educational experience through the study and performance of choral music. The organization focuses on imparting musical, social, and leadership skills that build self-esteem and serve as an artistic and cultural resource for the community. Founded in 1945, it operates primarily in Tucson, Arizona.

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 $126K
    WE RETURNED TO INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE TRAVEL WITH A TRIP TO IRELAND, ENGLAND, AND SCOTLAND.
  2. #2 $3K
    WE CREATED A MUSIC VIDEO WHICH WAS USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR RECRUITING AND FUNDRAISING.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Cadet Choir
Choir for 1st to 3rd graders providing a relaxed introduction to choral music.
Neighborhood Choirs
After-school programs in local schools, providing free choral music education to boys.
Touring Chorus
Flagship chorus for boys in 5th to 8th grade, performing locally and touring annually.
Towne Singers
Choir for 4th to 8th graders focusing on music literacy and vocal technique, performing at local concerts.
Young Men's Ensemble
Advanced choir for high school and college-age singers, performing complex repertoire and collaborating with the Touring Chorus.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Youth Choral Education Programs 19 activities
    • After-School Choral Programs
      Provides free after-school on-site choral programs at local schools, including Vesey and Prince Elementary, to offer choral music education to a broader student population.
    • Choral Festivals for Youth
      Hosts specialized choral festivals, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders, to encourage singing and musical development.
    • Choral Training and Performance for Young Boys
      Operates multiple choruses (Cadet Choir, Northwest Voices, Towne Singers, Touring Chorus) for boys in 1st through 8th grade, providing choral music education and opportunities to perform in local concerts, holiday appearances, and annual tours within Arizona and nationally.
    • Choral Training and Performance for Young Men
      Operates the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME) for high school and college-age singers, focusing on advanced repertoire, local collaborations with the Touring Chorus, and participation in domestic and international tours.
    • Host Choral Festivals
      Hosts choral festivals for students, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders.
    • Hosting Choral Festivals
      Hosts choral festivals for youth, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders.
    • Hosting Choral Festivals
      Hosts choral festivals for students, including a Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th-12th graders and a Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd-6th graders, to encourage singing and musical development.
    • Hosts youth choral festivals
      Organizes and hosts annual choral festivals for young male singers, including the Tenor-Bass Festival for 7th–12th grade tenors, baritones, and basses, and the Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for 3rd–6th graders regardless of singing experience.
    • Hosts youth choral festivals by age group and vocal range
      Organizes and hosts the Tenor-Bass Festival for boys in 7th–12th grades with tenor, baritone, and bass voices, and the Southern Arizona Children’s Festival for children in 3rd–6th grades who enjoy singing, regardless of prior experience.
    • Manages multiple youth choruses by age and skill level
      Operates several structured choruses: the Cadet Choir (1st–3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st–5th grade), Towne Singers (4th–8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th–8th grade), and TAYME (high school and college-age), each with defined performance schedules and repertoire.
    • Manages tiered youth choruses
      Operates multiple age-specific choruses: the Cadet Choir (1st–3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st–5th grade), Towne Singers (4th–8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th–8th grade), and the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME) for high school and college-age singers, each with defined performance and training roles.
    • Operate Choral Programs for Youth
      Operates several choral programs for boys and young men, including the Cadet Choir (1st-3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st-5th grade), Towne Singers (4th-8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th-8th grade), and the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (high school and college-age).
    • Operating Choral Programs for Youth
      Operates multiple choral programs for boys and young men across different age groups (1st grade through college-age), including the Cadet Choir, Northwest Voices, Towne Singers, Touring Chorus, and Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME), providing musical education and performance opportunities.
    • Operating Choral Programs for Youth
      Operates multiple choral programs for boys and young men of various age groups, including the Cadet Choir (1st-3rd grade), Northwest Voices (1st-5th grade), Towne Singers (4th-8th grade), Touring Chorus (5th-8th grade), and the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (high school and college-age).
    • Provide After-School Choral Programs
      Offers free after-school on-site choral programs to local schools, such as Vesey and Prince Elementary.
    • Provides free after-school choral programs in local schools
      Offers free on-site choral instruction and programming at local elementary schools, including Vesey and Prince Elementary, as part of its community outreach and music education mission.
    • Provides free school-based choral programs
      Offers free after-school choral instruction at local elementary schools, including Vesey and Prince Elementary, bringing choral music education directly into school settings.
    • Providing Free After-School Choral Programs
      Provides free after-school on-site choral programs to local schools, such as Vesey and Prince Elementary.
    • Providing Free After-School Choral Programs
      Provides free after-school on-site choral programs to local schools, such as Vesey and Prince Elementary, to offer musical education to a wider audience.
  • Orchestral and Choral Concert Performances 7 activities
    • Community Choral Concerts
      Performs live choral concerts for the public, including annual Merry Holiday, Classic, and Pops Concerts, often featuring diverse musical themes and collaborations, such as blending with mariachi sounds or performing specific repertoire in various venues.
    • Conduct Choral Concerts
      Performs live choral concerts, including Merry Holiday Concerts, Classic Concerts, and Pops Concerts, featuring various musical themes and collaborations.
    • Participates in community events and parades
      The Towne Singers participate annually in the Tucson Rodeo Parade, performing from the TABC float, and choruses make holiday appearances throughout Arizona.
    • Performing Choral Concerts
      Performs live choral concerts, including Merry Holiday Concerts, Classic Concerts, and Pops Concerts, featuring various musical styles and collaborations.
    • Performing Live Choral Concerts
      Performs live choral concerts throughout the year, including Merry Holiday Concerts, Classic Concerts, and Pops Concerts, featuring various musical themes and collaborations.
    • Produces live choral concerts
      Stages multiple annual public concerts, including the Holiday Concert, Classic Concert, and Pops Concert, performed at venues across Tucson such as Our Mother of Sorrows, St. Mark's United Methodist, and Catalina Foothills High School.
    • Produces public choral concerts annually
      Stages multiple live concerts each year, including the Merry Holiday Concert, Classic Concert, and Pops Concert, performed at venues across Tucson such as Our Mother of Sorrows, St. Mark's United Methodist, and Catalina Foothills High School.
  • Live Music Festival & Concert Production 5 activities
    • Conducting Domestic and International Tours
      Conducts extensive domestic and international concert tours, performing in various locations across the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including notable venues like the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.
    • Conducting Domestic and International Tours
      Conducts extensive domestic and international concert tours, performing in various locations across the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia, and at notable venues like the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.
    • Conducts domestic and international concert tours
      Organizes and performs in extensive concert tours across the United States and internationally, with past performances in Europe, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Vietnam, South Africa, and Eastern and Western Europe, including notable appearances at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the White House National Christmas Tree Lighting.
    • International and National Choral Tours
      Conducts extensive tours across the United States and globally, with performances in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Vietnam, South Africa, and various European nations, including notable performances at the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.
    • Organize Choral Tours and Performances
      Conducts extensive tours across the United States and internationally, performing at various venues including the White House, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, and making appearances in Arizona and the Southwest.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Conducts domestic and international performance tours
      Organizes annual major tours for the Touring Chorus (5th–8th grade) and domestic/international tours for the Tucson Arizona Young Men's Ensemble (TAYME), with past performances across the U.S., Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa, including notable appearances at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the White House.
    • Operate Youth Camps
      Operates week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February for boys aged 6-14.
    • Operates seasonal and specialty choral camps
      Runs a week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February, both designed for boys aged 6–14, offering choral and recreational activities.
    • Operates youth choral camps
      Runs seasonal music and performance camps for boys aged 6–14, including the week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and the three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February.
    • Operating Summer and Weekend Camps
      Operates camps for boys, including a week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February, for boys aged 6-14.
    • Operating Youth Camps
      Operates camps for boys, including a week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and a three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February, for ages 6-9 and 10-14.
    • Youth Day Camps
      Operates themed day camps for boys aged 6-14, such as the week-long "Adventure a Day Camp" in June and the three-day "Wild West Rodeo Weekend" camp in February.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$589K
Contributions & grants$353K60%
Program service revenue$176K30%
Investment income$3800%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$403K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$158K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$736K
Cash$424K
Investments$0
Liabilities$343K
Net assets$392K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JULIAN ACKERLEY DIRECTOR 40 $113K
board members · 12
  • ANTHONY GIMINO — SECRETARY
  • ARDIS GROB — SCHOLARSHIP
  • BETTY SPROUL — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS HUFFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARRETT ROHWER — TREASURER
  • KELLY BURKHOLDER — PRESIDENT
  • KIM JONES — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MICHELLE SLAVIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • RENEE SHANE-BOYD — ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
  • TERRY KYTE — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOM BIM — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOM TRONSDAL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • CCSD Partner — Hosted a Tenor Bass Barbershop festival with teachers from CCSD.
  • Catalina Foothills High School Partner — Venue for a Pacific Pops concert
  • Mariachi Rayos del Sol Partner — Joined with Mariachi Rayos del Sol for a "Classic Concert" to blend chorus harmonies with mariachi sounds.
  • Our Mother of Sorrows Partner — Venue for a Classic Concert
  • Prince Elementary Partner — Partnered with to bring after-school programs to local schools
  • Prince Elementary Partner — Partners to bring after-school choral programs to the school.
  • St. Mark's United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts the Northwest Voices choir rehearsals.
  • St. Mark's United Methodist Church Partner — Location for the Northwest Voices program
  • St. Mark’s United Methodist Partner — Venue for a Classic Concert
  • The Gregory School Partner — Hosts the Tenor-Bass Festival.
  • Vesey Elementary Partner — Partnered with to bring after-school programs to local schools
  • Vesey Elementary Partner — Partners to bring after-school choral programs to the school.