Annual Report Fiscal 2016-2017

A Year In Song — Fort Wayne Children’s Choir 2016-2017 Season

“Traveling the world is one thing, but traveling with the people that mean the most to you in the world is a much cooler thing.” – Grace Minnick, FWCC Alumni

Dear friends,

It is a pleasure to present our first-ever Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Annual Report. Gifts of time and finances are important for any organization’s success. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the FWCC Staff, thank you for being a part of our world. We hope this report shares our successful stewardship of those resources.

The FWCC has countless stories to tell about the music education and life lessons our students gain year after year. Experiences students have – whether it be on stage at the Embassy Theatre, in a rehearsal room at IPFW, or across the globe on a performance tour – these are only possible with your support.

Fort Wayne is an incredible city. Numerous reports and articles continue to share that this place has become a top location to live. While the factors and ratings might change from study to study, I believe that the amenities offered and quality of life are a driving force why people love our city. With 44 years of experience, the FWCC is an established part of the fabric of our community and contributes richly to the quality of life that we all enjoy. You are a part of our story, and your contribution to our choir is very much appreciated.

With sincere gratitude,

Jonathan N. Busarow Executive Artistic Director

Financial SummaryFiscal Year July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

REVENUE Membership $130,769.18Corporate Support $1,500.00Foundations $54,418.84Individual Donations $47,790.00Concert Revenue $11,854.00Government Support $7,480.00Other $27,022.00In Kind Space $24,000.00

TOTAL $304,834.02

EXPENSES Administrative and Artistic Staff $171,994.51Taxes & Benefits $15,940.96Guest Artists $5,860.00Concert Production $5,733.56Space Rental $935.60Music Education Program $14,668.09Admin Expense $15,013.48Utilities $6,695.14Marketing & Development $21,371.32Technology $6,551.91Professional Development $1,505.72In Kind Space Rental $24,000.00

TOTAL $290,270.29

In Kind Space, $24,000.00

Other, $27,022.00

Government Support, $7,480.00

Concert Revenue, $11,854.00

Individual Donations, $47,790.00

Foundations, $54,418.84 Corporate Support, $1,500.00

Membership, $130,769.18

Marketing & Development, $21,371.32

Utilities, $6,695.14

Admin Expense, $15,013.48

Music Education Program, $14,668.09

Space Rental, $935.60Concert Production, $5,733.56

Guest Artists, $5,860.00

Taxes & Benefits, $15,940.96

Professional Development, $1,505.72

Technology, $6,551.91

In Kind Space Rental, $24,000.00

Administrative and Artistic Staff, $171,994.51

289 enrolled FY2017 (27% increase from FY2016)88 different public, private, and home schools27 home school singers75 males238 females

39 different zip codes represented9 counties (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, Steuben, Wells, Whitley, and in OH, Paulding)41 non-white99 receive some amount of participation assistance

FWCC By the Numbers…

Thank You

FWCC DONORS July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

DIRECTOR $5,000-$9,999Afdent

SOLOIST $1,000-$4,999David and Jenny AlmdaleJim and Irene AtorSkip and Jennifer BalkenbuschDiana and Craig BartschtJeff and Carla FritzGabe SeligHarry and Cynthia LaffkasMichael and Judy McKinleyKathryn MillerPam and Ed PiersonDeep and Seema ReddyBuck and Julianne ToegnesTriCore Logic

ACCOMPANIST $500-$999David and Linda AllenNancy ArcherJocelyn BasseBroadview FloristNicole and Jonathan BusarowJane and Kevin BusarowErica DekkoDulin, Ward, and DewaldThomas and Karen GrantRobert and Elizabeth HathawayMarcia K. KahnLawrence and Katrina KayDave and Kathryn LemishLincoln FinancialMary McDonaldDavid and Meagan MilneRob and Mary SnowJeff and Carole SlaterSteel DynamicsJon and Nancy Swanson

AUDIENCE $250-$499Leslie CarminDave and Linda Falater

Fraternal Order of PoliceGregory NeumannKathleen RyanMichael RossJim and Krista RuckelLois R. SchelpJustin and Amy ShurleyTheta Theta Chapter Psi Iota Xi

CHORISTERS $100-$249Jane BeerScott and Angela BodenhaferArt and Phyllis BoesterTodd and Mary BriscoeJustin and Jessica ClupperVirginia CoatsGeorge and Sara DavisJim and Alicia DavisDrew DunlavyDave and Yvonne FeeDiane FeltonBryan and Lesli GoldenBarbara GongawareSandra HellwegeTom and Cindy HenryChad and Jessica HillegassInspired NutritionRonald and Diane IrwinDorothy K. KittakaJenny LemmonJohn and Carrie MinnichMitch and Cindy McKinneySuzon MotzJohn and Barb MuellerRobert NanceRogey NullJohn O’ConnellJohn and Susie PeirceDennis PikeYuriy and Eleonora PopkovPrevail ProstheticsDavid ReinhardMax and Sandra RobisonSigma Alpha Iota

Jerri SproatAnthony and Jill StricklerJohn and Sandy TharpeRebekah ThomasDwight and Rebecca ToddNick ToneyTuesday ClubViridian ArchitectureJenny WestroppSharon Wissman

SINGER $1-$99Almet Inc.Amazon SmileDoug and Pam BarcalowRaymond and Joellen BeightsJim and Elaine BerningGeorge and Linda BewleyKevin ChristensonDarrin and Jill DanielGeorge DoddMiles and Molly DunscombeLinda GaffKaren Gibbons-BrownDavid and Karen GilliamRandy and Anne GlanderEloise GuyJim and Darlene HeerenPatricia E. KennedyDonna LehmanHiroshi and Noriko KimuraRonald and Elaine MarkerGrace MinnickKendra and Ronald NiemanJanet OrmistonJeffrey and Donna OttFrances PageWayne PetersonJohn PoppDeb PowersTimothy and Annette QuillRichard and Carol RadtkeRichard and Yvonne RamseyTimothy Robison

Mitchell and Laura RorickMegan RyanConstance SewellThomas J. WagnerDoug and Lisa Zerkle

FOUNDATION SUPPORTHoward P. Arnold FoundationArts United of Greater Fort WayneEdward D. and Ione Auer FoundationAWS FoundationEnglish Bonter Mitchell FoundationFoellinger FoundationLincoln Financial FoundationFlora and Dale Krouse FoundationCharles Kuhne FoundationIan and Mimi Rolland FoundationFlorence M. and Paul M. Staehl TrustEdward and Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation

IN-KIND DONATIONS Andy Pauquette PhotographyBill Heins PhotographyFort Wayne Parks & RecreationHoly Cross Lutheran ChurchIndiana University-Purdue University Fort WayneIPFW: Department of Music/Special EventsKoher AdvertisingNichole MatyasPeabody Public LibraryPlymouth Congregational ChurchRebecca Todd PortraitsLuciana Young Photography

IPFW Rhinehart Music Center2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.Fort Wayne, IN 46805260.481.0481

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Annual Report Fiscal 2016-2017

A Year In Song — Fort Wayne Children’s Choir 2016-2017 SeasonNonpro�t Org.U.S. PostagePAIDFort Wayne, INPermit No. 92