Nonprofit · EIN 38-3360855
GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $428,431 | $307,995 | $120,436 | $321,382 | $1,125 | $320,257 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $308,345 | $299,337 | $9,008 | $190,162 | $0 | $190,162 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $396,671
- of which government grants
- $26,837
- Program service revenue
- $36,930
- Investment income
- $382
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,552
- Other revenue
- -$5,552
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $28,272
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $87,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $82,938
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $184,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,481
- Occupancy
- $7,996
- Program services (functional)
- $173,664
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,687
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,644
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $190,162
- Total assets, end of year
- $321,382
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,125
- Net assets, end of year
- $320,257
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $320,257
- Gross receipts
- $443,859
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Knight | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $87,750 |
| Kevin Nelson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Max Frantz | Finance officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cassie Fancher | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Atkins-Rykert | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angie Hanks | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Savator Selden Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Debra Hines | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alexis Rocha | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jamie Masco | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Majesty White | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dana Romero-Vogg | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jonathan Kornoelje | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Knight | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $83,925 |
| Courtney Flanagan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Max Frantz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lynn Atkins-Rykert | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jonathan Kornoelje | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie McNamara | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Mitchell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Staci Nichols | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Nelson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Debra Hines | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cassadra Fancher | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2920 FULLER AVE NE STE 104, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-3458
- In care of
- % LORI TENNENHOUSE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lisa Knight, 2920 Fuller Ave NE Ste 104, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Signed the 990
- Lisa Knight, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (616) 361-6111
- Website
- www.girlschoralacademy.org
- Return prepared by
- Deborah S Harding CPA
Mission
To provide an outstanding music program for youth in grades K through 12. See below for most significant activities.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024-25, GCA resumed rehearsals for 75 Choir students. Performed at First United Methodist Church Gala benefit Let Their Voice Be Heard at the Wege Ballroom at Aquinas Center the Circle Theaters Holiday Soul Celebration, the Mayflower church holiday concert, the Judges and Lawyers Baseball game the Shelley Irwin run and the Meijer Corporate Luncheon. Also at The Urban League of West Michigans annual MLK Corporate Breakfast, our High Notes Cabaret benefiting community donors. Our Grandville Avenue Girls Choir GVNC performed school holiday concerts, sang for Pridgeon and Clay corporate luncheon, the Table Hosted Luncheon, the Kiwanis club annual meeting and a concert at First United Methodist Church. Toured to Chicago and performed at the Hancock building for patrons, serving 56 students. Added 2 new campus this year at the Southeast Neighborhood Choirs Sherwood Park and Hope Academy. All programs totaled 100 girls. Completed our 2nd year of summer camp that enrolled 17, 3rd through 5th grade girls for 6 weeks, teaching music, movement, career exploration and writing.Expenses $173,664 · revenue $36,930
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3360855
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6B)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $321,382
- Income (IRS master file)
- $443,859
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $428,431 | $307,995 | $321,382 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $308,345 | $299,337 | $190,162 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $244,827 | $274,131 | $166,349 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-3360855).
Questions about GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY is 38-3360855.
- Is GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lisa Knight.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $87,750 (Lisa Knight, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GIRLS CHORAL ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $428,431, expenses of $307,995 and total assets of $321,382 at year end.
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