THE CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE INC: Form 990, tax year 2015
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- Organization
- THE CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE INC (EIN 20-5486245)
- Tax period
- 2015-08-01 to 2016-07-31
- Filed
- 2017-04-05
- IRS object ID
- 201700959349300900
- Schema version
- 2015v3.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2017-04-05T19:48:33-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2016-07-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 510229493 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 200 SPRINGER BLDG 3411 SILVERSIDE | AddressLine1Txt |
| Address Line2 | RD | AddressLine2Txt |
| City | WILMINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DE | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 198104866 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2015-08-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 205486245 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | INCORPORATED | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | CATH | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3025438657 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 719 N SHIPLEY ST | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WILMINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DE | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19801 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | BEN OSBUN | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3025438657 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2017-04-05 | SignatureDt |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | JEFFREY A KOWALCZYK CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01563311 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3024788940 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2017-03-15 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2015 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
Doing Business As Name DoingBusinessAsName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | NICK ORLANDO | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 719 N SHIPLEY STREET | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WILMINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DE | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19801 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $498,515 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.CCSDE.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2006 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | DE | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | TO PROVIDE MUSIC AND ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION TO YOUTH, WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, EMPHASIZING EXCELLENCE IN THE RECITAL HALL AS WELL AS IN STUDENTS' LIVES, AND TO INSTILL IN THEM THE QUALITIES OF DISCIPLINE, RESPONSIBILITY, LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 19 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 18 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 25 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 93 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $426,938 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $465,800 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $0 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $925 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $897 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $6,952 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $10,263 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $434,815 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $476,960 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $367,775 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $371,278 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $30,807 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $146,275 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $142,179 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $514,050 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $513,457 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$79,235 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$36,497 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $391,637 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $368,628 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $19,685 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $31,657 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $371,952 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $336,971 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE (CCSD) PROVIDES A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH AGES 7-17 IN THE GREATER WILMINGTON AREA, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE CONSIDERED AT-RISK. THE CHOIR SCHOOL OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT HAS A STRONG LEGACY OF SERVING AND ENGAGING WILMINGTON'S YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH MUSIC AND MENTORING. STUDENTS RECEIVE FULL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. OUR STUDENTS CONTINUE TO ACHIEVE A 100% GRADUATION RATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND GO ON TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, TRADES SCHOOLS AND MILITARY SERVICE. OUR INTERGENERATIONAL MODEL CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE NO CHILD IS FAR FROM AN ADULT WHO MODELS GOOD BEHAVIOR, OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS THE CHILD'S ACADEMIC NEEDS. CCSD CONTINUES TO REACH OUT TO URBAN YOUTH AND PROVIDE A SAFE, PRODUCTIVE AND CREATIVE SPACE; MUSIC AND MENTORING WORK HAND-IN-HAND SO THAT "HARMONIZING LIFE AND LEARNING" IS AT THE CORE OF THE CHOIR SCHOOL'S MISSION. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $317,235 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | "HARMONIZING LIFE AND LEARNING" CCSD'S AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS ARE FULLY INTEGRATED. MUSIC INSTRUCTION IS USED AS A BASIS FOR LEARNING; MATH AND READING SKILLS ARE NECESSARY TO PERFORM MUSIC. IN TURN, THOSE SKILLS ARE HONED AND APPLIED TO OTHER ACADEMIC PURSUITS. WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL CHORAL TRAINING, PIANO, VOICE AND MUSICIANSHIP LESSONS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMANCE AND TRAVEL. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE ACADEMIC TUTORING, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. MUSIC LESSONS ENHANCE MUSICIANSHIP AND FOSTER SKILLS SUCH AS DISCIPLINE AND ABSTRACT REASONING THAT ARE TRANSFERRABLE TO OTHER ACADEMIC PURSUITS. CONTINUED ON SCH O. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $78,126 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | SUMMER CAMP - CCSD'S FIVE-WEEK SUMMER CAMP IS OFFERED TO CHILDREN AGES 6-12 SO THAT OUR COMMITMENT TO AT-RISK CHILDREN IS YEAR-ROUND. 35 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED THIS YEAR. THE CAMP "BRIDGES THE GAP" IN SUMMER LEARNING FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN FROM GENERALLY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WAS PROVIDED. SUMMER COURSES INCLUDED READING, MATH, MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (INCLUDING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES). READING AND MATH INSTRUCTION WAS LED BY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS AND WERE TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH GROUP THEY TAUGHT. MUSIC CLASSES FOCUSED ON SINGING, RHYTHMS AND THE USE OF ORFF INSTRUMENTS. CONTINUED ON SCH O. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $395,361 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | Yes (1) | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (1) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | 0 | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 13 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (1) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 25 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 19 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 18 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | Yes (1) | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | Yes (1) | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | Yes (1) | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | 0 | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE ORGANIZATION | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3026546279 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 719 N SHIPLEY ST | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WILMINGTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | DE | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19801 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (19 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN OSBUN | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 3.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DILL | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHERINE GAUL JD | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 2.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN O'CONNOR | ||||||
| TREASURER | 3.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TABE MASE | ||||||
| IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOAN BOBNICK | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 5.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ROSANNE FOLEY | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DANA ROBERTSON | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SHARI FELDMAN | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SUZANNE VEASEY | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CATHERINE SHORT | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MICHELLE BROWN | ||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LINDA O'CONNOR | ||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| VICKI TASHJIAN | ||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HON E NORMAN VEASEY | ||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| REV WAYNE P WRIGHT | ||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LEE TASHJIAN | ||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| REV DAVID ANDREWS | ||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ARREON HARLEY | ||||||
| DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & OPERAT | 40.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $61,376 | $0 | $13,574 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $61,376 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $13,574 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | 0 | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Fundraising | $37,862 | FundraisingAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $427,938 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $465,800 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $897 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $897 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $21,555 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $37,862 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $21,555 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $0 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | ExclusionExclusionAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS | 713990 | $5,893 | $5,893 |
| ACCRETION OF PLEDGE DI | 713990 | $4,370 | $4,370 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $10,263 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $476,960 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $0 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $11,160 | ExclusionAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $73,076 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $56,268 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $12,423 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,385 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $225,682 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $173,775 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $38,366 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $13,541 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $9,307 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,167 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,582 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $558 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $41,378 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $31,861 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,034 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,483 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $21,835 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $16,813 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,712 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,310 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,817 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $8,329 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,839 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $649 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,386 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,457 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,426 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $503 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,134 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,183 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $703 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $248 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $9,696 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,466 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,649 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $581 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $820 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $631 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $139 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $50 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $14,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,780 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,380 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $840 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $17,388 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $13,389 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,956 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,043 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,286 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,070 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $899 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $317 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $26,549 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $20,443 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $4,513 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,593 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,846 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,961 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $654 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $231 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOIR & CHORISTER EXPEN | $3,593 | $2,767 | $610 | $216 |
| PROGRAMATIC EXPENSE | $2,507 | $1,930 | $427 | $150 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $35,157 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $27,071 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,977 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,109 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $513,457 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $395,361 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $87,289 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $30,807 | FundraisingAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $59,868 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $30,319 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $165,036 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $244,407 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $1,714 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,352 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,028 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $195,675 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $107,096 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $105,318 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $88,579 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $60,063 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,581 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $391,637 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $368,628 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,685 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $31,657 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $19,685 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $31,657 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $344,476 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $236,971 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $27,476 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $100,000 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $371,952 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $336,971 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $391,637 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $368,628 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$36,497 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $1,516 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $576,380 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $480,960 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $116,013 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $426,938 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $465,800 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $2,066,091 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $576,380 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $480,960 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $116,013 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $426,938 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $465,800 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $2,066,091 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $401,858 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $1,664,233 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $8,092 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $10,895 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $4,044 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $925 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $897 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $24,853 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,883 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $6,952 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $10,263 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $20,098 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $2,111,042 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.78830 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.82160 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $60,063 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $1,518 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $60,000 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $1,581 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $155,411 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $15,166 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $4,486 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $115,000 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $60,063 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $210,828 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $3,988 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $2,595 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $62,000 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $155,411 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $233,466 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $10,764 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $29,381 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $62,783 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $210,828 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $169,543 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $157,960 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $4,915 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $98,952 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $233,466 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Designated Balance EOY | 1.00000 | BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct |
| Endowments Held Unrelated Org | Yes (1) | EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd |
| Endowments Held Related Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $195,675 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $107,096 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $88,579 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $88,579 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $478,476 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | $1,516 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $1,516 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $476,960 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $0 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $476,960 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $513,457 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $0 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $513,457 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $0 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $513,457 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART V, LINE 4: | THE ENDOWMENT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AND IS MANAGED TO PROVIDE A PREDICTIBLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS. |
| PART X, LINE 2: | IN A LETTER DATED JULY 20, 2007, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINED THAT THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL OF DELAWARE, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES PRESCRIBE RULES FOR THE RECOGNITION, MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, AND DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS OR ASSOCIATED UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS THAT MATERIALLY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR RELATED DISCLOSURES. SINCE TAX MATTERS ARE SUBJECT TO SOME DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY, THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES AND THAT THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL TAX, PENALTIES AND INTEREST AS A RESULT OF SUCH CHALLENGE. |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $21,448 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $17,075 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $4,373 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $4,373 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Event2 | GALA CONCERT | Event2Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event2 | $37,969 | GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event2 | $20,787 | CharitableContriEvent2Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event2 | $17,182 | GrossRevenueEvent2Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event2 | $17,182 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $59,417 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $37,862 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $21,555 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $21,555 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $21,555 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $0 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 | DURING THE 2015-2016 PROGRAM YEAR, 93 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 8,725 HOURS OF SERVICE TO CHILDREN. ACROSS THE ENTIRE PROGRAM YEAR, STUDENTS RECEIVED AN AVERAGE OF 550 HOURS OF INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND STRUCTURED LEARNING. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS ARE ASSESSED REGULARLY AS STUDENTS PROGRESS THROUGH THE CURRICULUM. PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS DEVELOP THEIR DEEPER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS. PROGRESS IS MEASURED WITH REGULAR EVALUATIONS OF WEEKLY PERFORMANCES, REHEARSALS AND ESTABLISHED BENCHMARKS. STUDENTS SING ALONGSIDE A GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL AND SEMI-PROFESSIONAL ADULT SINGERS. THERE WAS AN 8% INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT DUE TO OUR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING FORUMS AND RECRUITMENT EFFORTS. THE CHOIR PERFORMED MORE THAN 36 TIMES DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR IN A VARIETY OF VENUES TO MORE THAN 3,200 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE GREATER WILMINGTON, DELAWARE AREA. IN ADDITION TO CONCERTS THAT WE PRESENT, WE ARE INVITED TO SING BY A VARIETY OF GROUPS INCLUDING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATIONS, MUSEUMS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND INDIVIDUALS. WE SUCCESSFULLY HELD OUR THIRD ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT ENTITLED IT TAKES A VILLAGE. OUR MENTORING PROGRAM HAS THREE COMPONENTS; A STRUCTURED STUDY HALL WITH ACADEMIC TUTORING, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS ARRIVE FOUR DAYS PER WEEK TO RECEIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, CONCENTRATE ON TEST PREPARATION AND LEARN GOOD STUDY SKILLS AND HOMEWORK HABITS. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO OUR COMPUTER LAB, ASSORTED REFERENCE BOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK. ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REQUEST A ONE-ON-ONE MENTOR. MENTORS ARE CARING ADULTS WHO LISTEN, SHARE THEIR LIFE EXPERIENCE AND MOST ESPECIALLY PROVIDE A CONSISTENT, SUPPORTIVE PRESENCE FOR OUR STUDENTS. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE TRIPS, COOKING CLASSES AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES; HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES ARE INTEGRAL TO A CHILD'S EXPERIENCE AT THE CHOIR SCHOOL. WEEKLY COOKING CLASSES ALLOW STUDENTS TO BROADEN THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTHY EATING WHILE EXPLORING DIFFERENT FOODS AND TASTES. "TEEN DIALOGUE" INTRODUCES OUR STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFUL ADULT LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO SHARE THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREER EXPERIENCES. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ALSO USED TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS, COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES AS THEY LOOK BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. CCSD STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK AS ADVOCATES FOR OUR STUDENTS AND SUPPORT THEM IN THE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ENDEAVORS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | MUSIC EDUCATION, ALSO TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS, PROVIDED THE CHILDREN WITH INSTRUCTION TO PLAY ORFF INSTRUMENTS SO THAT THEY COULD PRACTICE RHYTHMS AND HEAR DIFFERENT PITCHES. CHORAL TRAINING GAVE THEM A CHANCE TO SING BY READING MUSIC OR BY ROTE. THEY WERE ALSO ABLE FEEL THE MUSIC THROUGH SIMPLE DANCE AND MOVEMENT. ARTS & CRAFTS CLASS PRESENTED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAMPERS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES WITH A VARIETY OF MATERIALS. PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES PROMOTED HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOVEMENT; A "SPORTS" SEGMENT WAS INCORPORATED INTO THE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES IN THE AFTERNOON. INDOOR TENNIS, PING-PONG, BADMINTON AND DODGEBALL WERE PLAYED. CAMPERS ALSO ENJOYED DAY TRIPS, SWIMMING AND COOKING CLASSES. BASED ON PRE- AND POST-TESTS IN MATH, VOCABULARY, AND READING COMPREHENSION 99% OF CAMPERS MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED MATH PROFICIENCY. 100% MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED WORD RECOGNITION AND VOCABULARY PROFICIENCY AND 100% MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR READING COMPREHENSION LEVELS. PROGRESS REPORTS WERE SENT HOME WITH EACH CHILD TO BE REVIEWED AND USED AS A RESOURCE IN THEIR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | BRIAN O'CONNOR, TREASURER, IS MARRIED TO LINDA O'CONNOR, AN EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR. SUZANNE VEASEY, BOARD MEMBER, IS MARRIED TO E. NORMAN VEASEY, PRESIDENT EMERITUS AND EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR. LEE AND VICTORIA TASHJIAN ARE MARRIED AND ARE EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS CONSIST OF ALL CURRENT DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION VOTE FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE PREPARED FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED AND THE FULL GOVERNING BOARD WILL HAVE ACCESS TO IT AFTER IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ANNUALLY, AT EVERY ANNUAL MEETING, GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION COMPENSATION STUDIES ARE USED. THE PROCESS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS - REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY A GOVERNING BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, PROVIDED THE KEY PERSON IS NOT INVOLVED - USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARELY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS - CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES FORM 990 AND FORM 1023 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XII LINE 2C | THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS PROCESS FOR THE SELECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |