﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-09-29T13:07:07-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>540504608</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BROWN EDWARDS &amp; COMPANY LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>707 VIRGINIA STREET EAST SUITE 300</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CHARLESTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WV</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>25301</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>550748791</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>APPALACHIAN CHILDREN'S CHORUS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>APPA</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3043431111</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>210 BROOKS STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CHARLESTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WV</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>25301</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BLAINE HESS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3043431111</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-09-25</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>MELISSA PRICE</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00750418</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>3043434188</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-09-25</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>BLAINE HESS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 11342</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CHARLESTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WV</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>25339</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>200768</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.WVACC.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1996</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WV</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO PROVIDE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, A QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION, AND EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES WHILE CREATING A POSITIVE EFFECT ON THE LIVES OF WEST VIRGINIA'S YOUTH.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>16</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>14</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>11</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>38</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>133824</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>133335</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>212604</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>49588</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>6135</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1413</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>13968</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>1393</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>366531</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>185729</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>170688</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>163654</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>169424</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>70726</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>340112</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>234380</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>26419</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-48651</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>174881</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>120525</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>6180</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>475</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>168701</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>120050</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROVIDE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, A QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION, AND EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES WHILE CREATING A POSITIVE EFFECT ON THE LIVES OF WEST VIRGINIA'S YOUTH.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>164910</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>50022</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>CHORAL INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCES</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>164910</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>6</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>11</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>16</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>14</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>0</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>0</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>0</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BLAINE HESS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>3043431111</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>210 BROOKS STREET SUITE 309</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CHARLESTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WV</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>25301</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BLAINE HESS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>46000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTY DIETZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EDDIE BUCKLEN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHANA CLAY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JANE FOUTY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS BROWN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>38285</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEFF COX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LISA HAMRICK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAURA HAYES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JEAN HAWKS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JESSICA LAMBERT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RAY LOWTHER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SELENA MIDKIFF</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>FOUNDER/DIRECTOR EMERITUS</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>18501</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARSHALL MURRAY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WALTER TUCKER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LACI WEBB</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>102786</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>15820</FundraisingAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>54554</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>62961</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>133335</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CHOIR TUITION</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711130</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>26583</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>26583</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EVENTS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711130</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>22021</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>22021</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>UNIFORM FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711130</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>984</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>984</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>49588</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1413</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1413</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>15998</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>15820</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>15039</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>959</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>959</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711130</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>434</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>434</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>434</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>185729</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>50022</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2372</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>89621</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>58216</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>31405</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>63856</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>55357</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8499</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10177</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7531</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2646</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10950</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10950</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5259</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5259</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1251</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1251</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6678</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6678</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2519</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2519</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1803</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1803</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>499</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>361</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>138</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4498</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4498</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CHOIR &amp; EVENT EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>33930</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>33930</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ASSISTANCE &amp; DISCOUNTS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2936</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2936</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATI</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>125</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>125</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CHORISTER TRAVEL ACCT F</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>50</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>50</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>228</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>228</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>234380</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>164910</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>69470</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>77718</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>48302</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>94792</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>70351</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>15903</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>14031</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2371</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1872</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>174881</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>120525</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6180</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>475</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6180</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>475</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>168701</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>120050</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>168701</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>120050</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>174881</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>120525</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-48651</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>171727</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>193418</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>128139</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>97730</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>117515</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>708529</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>55030</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>131348</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>112884</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>248698</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>68215</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>616175</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>226757</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>324766</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>241023</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>346428</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>185730</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1324704</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>1324704</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>13</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>6135</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1413</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>7561</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>13</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>6135</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1413</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>7561</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>226757</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>324766</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>241036</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>352563</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>187143</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1332265</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.99430</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.99540</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00570</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00460</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>15903</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>14031</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1872</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1872</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>VALENTINE'S GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>17177</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>12347</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>4830</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>7742</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>POINSETTIA SALES</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>6805</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>6805</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>3781</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>5</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>7836</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>3473</CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>4363</GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>3516</OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>31818</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>15820</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>15998</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>15039</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>15039</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>959</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>REHEARSAL SPACE</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>26610</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>OFFICE SPACE</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>1</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>10200</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>0</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE TAX RETURN AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS UPON REQUEST BEFORE THE FILING</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>