Summit Choral Society
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Summit Choral Society meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Mission: The mission of Summit Choral Society is to provide a continuum of musical training for young children through senior adults, produce exceptional choral performances, and preserve the art of choral music for the enrichment and enjoyment of the greater Akron community.
Year, State Incorporated:
1990, OH
Summit Choral Society (SCS) offers a diverse array of programs and services that nurture and celebrate the art of choral music for all ages. The Children’s Choir Program provides exceptional vocal training, music theory education, and performance opportunities for students in grades K-12, fostering musical growth and personal development. Sing With Me engages children from birth to age 5 alongside their caregivers in early childhood music education, building foundational musical skills and fostering a love for music. The Choral Scholars program offers collegiate-level singers opportunities for advanced musical study and performance, bridging the gap between youth and adult choral experiences.
For aspiring young musicians, Summer Music Camps provide immersive, hands-on learning in vocal and instrumental music, offering creative enrichment during school breaks. Finally, the Metropolitan Chorus, a multi-generational adult choir, performs a diverse repertoire of choral works and provides a welcoming space for lifelong participation in choral music. Together, these programs create a vibrant and inclusive community of musicians, enriching the cultural fabric of the Akron area.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Summit Choral Society's program expenses were:
| All Program Expenses | $237,351 |
| Total Program Expenses | $237,351 |
Chair of the Board
Mr. Joseph Storsin Jr., Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
FirstEnergy
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
1
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Summit Choral Society's IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, grants, gifts and other similar amounts | $323,227 |
| Program Services | $38,994 |
| Investment Income | $1,522 |
| Total Income | $363,743 |
Programs: 60% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 31%
| Total Income | $363,743 |
| Total expenses: | $395,110 |
| Program expenses | $237,351 |
| Fundraising expenses | $36,247 |
| Administrative expenses | $121,512 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-31,367 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $208,917 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $177,550 |
| Total Liabilities | $8,887 |
| Total Assets | $186,437 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Akron