GALA CHORUSES I INC

EIN: 742586442 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$821,889
Total Expenses
$626,971
Total Assets
$2,130,780
Net Assets
$-20,727
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
Robin Godfrey
Phone
4123046743
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GALA CHORUSES I INC, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $822K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 258% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $195K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

GALA Choruses is a vibrant and collaborative community organization that supports guides and inspires LGBTQ+ identified choruses and their allies to leverage the liberating power of singing together to create a more harmonious and equitable society for all.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $223,485 Revenue: $0

GALA produces a quadrennial music festival for its member choruses which attracts over 150 performing arts groups with nearly 7000 singers. The most recent festival was held in Minneapolis in July...

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GALA produces a quadrennial music festival for its member choruses which attracts over 150 performing arts groups with nearly 7000 singers. The most recent festival was held in Minneapolis in July 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $20,021 Revenue: $29,108

GALA produces a Leadership Symposium annually except in the year of festival. The 2023 Leadership Symposium was held online so that all of our member choruses could participate regardless of...

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GALA produces a Leadership Symposium annually except in the year of festival. The 2023 Leadership Symposium was held online so that all of our member choruses could participate regardless of financial circumstances. Workshops were offered on a variety of board development fundraising and planning topics led by Toni Capra a BoardSource certified instructor.

Program 3
Expenses: $43,370 Revenue: $0

GALA provides a free consulting service for its member choruses referred to as the GALA 411 program. The advisors available under the program are highly experienced individuals in the areas of...

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GALA provides a free consulting service for its member choruses referred to as the GALA 411 program. The advisors available under the program are highly experienced individuals in the areas of artistic excellence board and other administrative matters and equity access and belonging programs. The consultants are available for phone or virtual consultations or in-person meetings or retreats. GALA pays for the adivsors time; if travel is required the member chorus pays for the travel and lodging expenses. During 2023 eleven of our member choruses utilized the 411 program.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $746,178
Program Service Revenue $29,108
Investment Income $25,898
Other Revenue $20,705
TOTAL REVENUE $821,889

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $63,384
Program Expenses $393,372
Other Expenses $626,971
TOTAL EXPENSES $626,971

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $821,889 $229,528 +2.6%
Expenses $626,971 $494,339 +0.3%
Net Income $194,918 $-264,811 -1.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

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
4
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Maria Elena Grant President 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Justin Fyala Vice President 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Michael McDonald Secretary 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Smith Treasurer 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Chapdelaine Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Lane Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Nadeau Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Oscar Urtusastegui Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Milloy Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Dean Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Carrion Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristen Stinnett Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Paskulin Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Abdullah Hall Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brayton Bollenbacher Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miriam Davidson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Blanchard-Modisette Director 2.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $821,889 $626,971 $2,130,780 $194,918
2022 $229,528 $494,339 $591,091 $-264,811
2021 $339,129 $337,965 $787,400 $1,164
2020 $831,660 $460,795 $1,366,886 $370,865
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