YOUTH CHOIRS INC DBA YouthCUE

EIN: 721173754 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Total Revenue
$431,377
Total Expenses
$541,731
Total Assets
$300,583
Net Assets
$242,344
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
RANDOLPH P EDWARDS
Phone
2103203525
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

YOUTH CHOIRS INC DBA YouthCUE, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $431K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $542K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF YOUTH CHOIRS INC (DBA YOUTHCUE) IS TO EQUIP, ENABLE AND EMPOWER STUDENT CHOIR DIRECTORS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DEVELOP HEALTHY, VIBRANT, CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENT CHOIRS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. RECOGNIZING AND AFFIRMING THE STRONG EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE OF CHORAL TRAINING, YOUTHCUE'S VISION IS FOR EVERY STUDENT IN NORTH AMERICA TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTHY, VIBRANT, CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENT CHOIR PROGRAM DURING THEIR ADOLESCENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $394,038 Revenue: $88,593

YOUTHCUE IS THE PREMIER STUDENT CHOIR RESOURCE IN NORTH AMERICA. OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, YOUTHCUE HAS PROVIDED INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT...

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YOUTHCUE IS THE PREMIER STUDENT CHOIR RESOURCE IN NORTH AMERICA. OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, YOUTHCUE HAS PROVIDED INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT CHOIRS IN CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CONTINENT.ESTABLISHED IN 1990 BY RANDY EDWARDS, YOUTHCUE HAS CONSISTENTLY GROWN IN SIZE AND INFLUENCE. YOUTHCUE CURRENTLY HAS 30,000 STUDENTS IN NETWORK, AND SINCE ITS INCEPTION, HAS IMPACTED THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY 250,000 STUDENTS THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2021 THE ORGANIZATION SERVED ABOUT 400 INDIVIDUALS DIRECTLY AND 1,000 INDIVIDUALS INDIRECTLY.THE MAIN CURRICULUM CAN BE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS:YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVALS - THIS INCLUDES MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. THE MUSIC IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND IT IS PUBLISHED BY NATIONAL MUSIC PUBLISHERS UNDER THE "YOUTHCUE" BRAND.PUBLICATIONS - THIS INCLUDES ANTHEMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE YOUNG CHOIR, AS WELL AS A BOOK RELATED TO YOUTH CHOIRS WRITTEN BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT. COMPACT DISC RECORDINGS - THIS IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF REPERTOIRES AND STYLES OF YOUTH CHOIRS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE FOR YOUTH CHOIR PARTICIPANTS. ANTHEM SERVICE - THIS IS A FULL-SERVICE ANTHEM (SHEET MUSIC) PUBLISHING AND SELLING SERVICE PROVIDED AS A VALUE-ADDED PROGRAM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. THIS IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND IT IS USED TO GROW THE MEMBERSHIP BASE.YOUTHCUE - THIS IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WHICH INCLUDES SUCH SUBJECTS AS MUSIC REPERTOIRES AND REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES.TRAINING EVENTS - ANNUAL DIRECTORS' TRAINING EVENTS INCLUDE SHARING IDEAS AS WELL AS PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY STAFF.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $332,798
Program Service Revenue $88,109
Investment Income $9,923
Other Revenue $547
TOTAL REVENUE $431,377

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000
Salaries & Benefits $317,677
Fundraising Expenses $27,805
Program Expenses $394,038
Other Expenses $219,054
TOTAL EXPENSES $541,731

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $431,377 $460,601 -0.1%
Expenses $541,731 $502,769 +0.1%
Net Income $-110,354 $-42,168 +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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

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
3
$185,400
Total Directors
9
$185,400
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RANDOLPH P EDWARDS President 40.00
Officer Director
$125,000 $3,750 $128,750
R PRESTON EDWARDS Treasurer 20.00
Officer Director
$55,000 $1,650 $56,650
GEORGE COWDEN III Chairman 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW ALLEN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY DUGAS Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH RUSSELL Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA SHARP Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE MASSAR Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RAMSEY Director 0.00
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 $431,377 $541,731 $300,583 $-110,354
2024 $460,601 $502,769 $357,361 $-42,168
2023 $523,623 $501,505 $440,433 $22,118
2022 $533,478 $720,699 $451,626 $-187,221
2021 $479,556 $525,466 $580,477 $-45,910
2020 $616,610 $744,372 $544,095 $-127,762
2019 $585,634 $604,827 $702,951 $-19,193
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