2026-05-15T16:46:36-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 411729332 MAGNUM CHORUM MAGN 6129244111 PO Box 16600 Minneapolis MN 55416 Martha Kunau Executive Director 6129244111 2026-05-10 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Martha Kunau PO Box 16600 Minneapolis MN 55416 457982 0 X www.magnumchorum.org X 1991 MN High quality performances of sacred choral music in beautiful venues that transform listeners in concert and worship and nurture a deeper connection with God and one another. 10 8 0 91 0 0 146023 414380 40378 40663 380 2939 0 0 186781 457982 0 0 0 0 106471 109614 0 0 15067 79858 81164 186329 190778 452 267204 21088 302581 0 0 21088 302581 High quality performances of sacred choral music in beautiful venues that transform listeners in concert and worship and nurture a deeper connection with God and one another. 0 0 45179 0 10002 In November 2024, we mounted two collaborative performances of the monumental work The Sacred Veil by composer Eric Whitacre and lyricist Tony Sylvestri with cello and piano, which deals with the untimely death of a young wife and mother of two, the terrifying diagnosis of cancer and overwhelm of medical treatment, and grief and healing following a devastating death, with the goal of helping singers and audience alike process their own grief and losses through the healing power of sacred choral music. For Tony Silvestri, the work was biographical as it was his wife who died in her 30s, and their daughter Emma Silvestri who sings in our Alto section, which brought even more richness and complexity to our presentation. During its preparation, Tony offered guidance at rehearsals on how to deliver the work in the most impactful way. Opening the performance, he offered a talk on the power of the work, and gave the audience members permission to reflect, grieve, cry, leave the concert or navigate as needed, to experience this powerfully cathartic and life-changing work. Concerts were presented at First Lutheran Church in Columbia Heights and Wayzata Community Church for a combined 450 guests. 54215 0 16008 In December 2024, we mounted yet another significant commission for our Light Divine Christmas Concerts: Gifts of the Magi by celebrated local composer Ralph Johnson and his wife, writer Laurie Richardson Johnson, surrounded by other works by Ola Gjielo, Healy Willan, and Rene Clausen. The complex, chromatic and rhythmic 3-part work is among the most complex works we have ever prepared, and we worked with composer and writer to properly prepare the piece. We also produced a 7 minute video about the creation of the work and its powerful meaning, and explored the choir's process of learning and polishing this challenging piece. The concerts were performed at Nativity Catholic Church in St. Paul and Westwood Lutheran Church to a combined 700 guests. 51204 0 14005 After major undertakings in the fall, we presented 2 new programs in midwinter and spring along with 5 worship services. Our Midwinter Sacred Choral Treasures featured movements of Rachmaninoff's All Night Vigil sung in Church Slavonic, music by Durufle, Busto, and black composers Nathaniel Dett and Undine Smith Moore, performed at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Our Spring concert, The Hope of Loving," featured multiple works by prolific local composer Jake Runestad, the challenging Fire Songs by Morten Lauridsen, a sonic Helium Life Jacket, and Esenvalds' instant classic work commissioned by our choir, I Thought Of You. Concerts were attended by 555 listeners. We also offered high quality sacred music to enhance 5 worship services for 2 congregations: Hope Presbyterian Church in Richfield, and Westwood Lutheran Church where we have served as Choir in Residence for 18 years, attended by 1,400 congregants plus an unknown number of those attending worship online from home. 0 0 0 150598 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 MN X Martha Kunau 6129244111 PO Box 16600 Minneapolis MN 55416 Dwight Jilek Artistic Director and Ex Officio Board Director 15 0 X X 31800 0 0 Martha Kunau Executive Director and Ex Officio Board Director 15 0 X X 19000 0 0 Kim Bowman Director of Development 10 0 X 12700 0 0 Ansis Viksnins Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Bevan Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Janis Clay Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amanda Balgaard Choir President and Ex Officio Board Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Zach Barry Choir Liaison and Ex Officio Director 3 0 X 0 0 0 Troy Loken Chair 4 0 X 0 0 0 Kathryn Mortensen Vice Chair 3 0 X 0 0 0 Doug Affinito Treasurer 3 0 X 0 0 0 63500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4711 0 0 0 409669 255274 414380 Concert Tickets 711130 38913 38913 0 0 1750 1750 0 0 40663 2939 2939 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 457982 43602 0 0 63500 38100 19050 6350 46114 46114 2413 2413 1539 1539 441 441 4000 4000 35607 35607 12126 8488 3638 549 494 55 780 780 1361 1361 673 404 202 67 Hall and Other Rentals 13323 13323 0 0 Food and Beverage 8352 1927 629 5796 190778 150598 25113 15067 15460 25013 5628 5890 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 271678 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21088 302581 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 21088 47307 0 255274 21088 302581 21088 302581 267204 14289 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 168518 155878 127787 146023 159106 757312 0 28013 35953 39628 38913 142507 0 500 1600 750 1750 4600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 168518 184391 165340 186401 199769 904419 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 904419 2 0 203 380 2939 3524 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 203 380 2939 3524 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 168520 184391 165543 186781 202708 907943 0.99612 0.99923 0.00388 0.00077 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 255274 17227 0 0 0 272501 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0.00 0 0 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 General Endowment Fund - the gift will be held in perpetuity in the Fund and invested to generate unrestricted earnings for the choir. The purpose of the fund is to provide ongoing unrestricted support to Magnum Chorum as it fulfills its mission to offer music of transforming artistry and spirit as a message of hope and faith to listeners in concert performances, worship services, videos and recordings in Minnesota. X 1 255274 FMV 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Members pay annual membership dues of $100 for the joy of participating in weekly 3 hour choir rehearsals performing in multiple concerts and singing for worship services. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors before being submitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Directors are required to annually sign the conflict of interest policy. Throughout their board service members are required to discuss, with the entire board, possible conflicts that may occur from business operations with related third party vendors and organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Individuals can request a copy of the documents by requesting a copy by mail, email, or by phone. We are not filing late