COLUMBUS GAY MEN'S CHOIR

EIN: 311306169 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$548,061
Total Expenses
$484,458
Total Assets
$356,858
Net Assets
$354,612
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
JOSEPH OLSON
Phone
6142282462
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COLUMBUS GAY MEN'S CHOIR, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $548K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 93% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $484K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

THE CHORUS UNITES AS A GAY MENS CHORUS TO REHEARSE AND WORK IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF CAMARADERIE AND SUPPORT; SECONDLY, TO PERFORM PUBLICLY BEFORE GENERAL AUDIENCES, THUS FOSTERING INCREASED RECOGNITION, UNDERSTANDING, AND ACCEPTANCE OF GAYS, LESBIANS, BISEXUALS, AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $273,097 Revenue: $71,972

CGMC:THE COLUMBUS GAY MENS CHORUS TYPICALLY PERFORMS THREE CONCERTS PER SEASON. EACH CONCERT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF MUSICAL PIECES PERFORMED BY THE FULL CHORUS AND ENSEMBLES; THE SPRING AND SUMMER...

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CGMC:THE COLUMBUS GAY MENS CHORUS TYPICALLY PERFORMS THREE CONCERTS PER SEASON. EACH CONCERT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF MUSICAL PIECES PERFORMED BY THE FULL CHORUS AND ENSEMBLES; THE SPRING AND SUMMER CONCERTS USUALLY INVOLVE SIGNIFICANT ELEMENTS OF CHOREOGRAPHY. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF VOCAL TALENT, MUSICAL ABILITIES, RACE, GENDER, RELIGION, AGE, PHYSICAL ABILITIES, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR ECONOMIC MEANS.

Program 2
Expenses: $43,966 Revenue: $5,716

VOX:VOX IS OUR ONLY AUDITIONED ENSEMBLE, TYPICALLY COMPRISING 14 TO 18 SINGERS, FOR WHICH PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS MUST QUALIFY THROUGH A RIGOROUS AND COMPETITIVE AUDITION PROCESS. VOX IS A KEY PART OF...

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VOX:VOX IS OUR ONLY AUDITIONED ENSEMBLE, TYPICALLY COMPRISING 14 TO 18 SINGERS, FOR WHICH PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS MUST QUALIFY THROUGH A RIGOROUS AND COMPETITIVE AUDITION PROCESS. VOX IS A KEY PART OF OUR OUTREACH AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, AS IT ALLOWS US TO PERFORM MORE FREQUENTLY AND AT VARIOUS VENUES THAT OUR FULL CHORUS CANNOT ALWAYS ACCOMMODATE. VOX ALSO PERFORMS ITS OWN CONCERT AS PART OF OUR REGULAR CONCERT SEASON. PLACEMENT IN VOX REQUIRES SEASON-LONG COMMITMENT TO BOTH THE ENSEMBLE AND THE FULL CHORUS.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,126 Revenue: $4,645

ILLUMINATI: ILLUMINATI WAS CREATED TO RESPOND TO THE COMMUNITYS EXPRESSED DESIRE FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES OF A SACRED OR SPIRITUAL NATURE. ITS MISSION IS TO EXTEND OUR OUTREACH, PARTICULARLY TO...

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ILLUMINATI: ILLUMINATI WAS CREATED TO RESPOND TO THE COMMUNITYS EXPRESSED DESIRE FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES OF A SACRED OR SPIRITUAL NATURE. ITS MISSION IS TO EXTEND OUR OUTREACH, PARTICULARLY TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, WHILE RESPECTING OUR MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL BELIEFS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $463,438
Program Service Revenue $82,333
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $2,290
TOTAL REVENUE $548,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $209,117
Fundraising Expenses $383
Program Expenses $342,189
Other Expenses $275,341
TOTAL EXPENSES $484,458

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $548,061 $284,233 +0.9%
Expenses $484,458 $396,283 +0.2%
Net Income $63,603 $-112,050 -1.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
6
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$70,000
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DONOVAN JONES EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$70,000 $0 $70,000
JOSEPH OLSON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHELSEA PRATT VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DONOFRIO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY RHODES TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEON ALEXANDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DJ BARKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS BOYD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK COHEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY COTTRELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAYSON FEEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATHEW FOX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY MARFURT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MCLEAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN PROCTOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SULLIVAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $548,061 $484,458 $356,858 $63,603
2024 $284,233 $396,283 $261,045 $-112,050
2023 $319,122 $386,515 $355,059 $-67,393
2022 $205,864 $264,753 $407,595 $-58,889
2022 $267,980 $264,753 $407,595 $3,227
2021 $360,980 $331,467 $435,841 $29,513
2020 $331,138 $292,345 $350,423 $38,793
2019 $382,571 $360,123 $271,472 $22,448
2018 $299,628 $262,690 $190,238 $36,938
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