Cuyahoga Valley Choral Arts Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Cuyahoga valley choral arts, inc., a 501(c)(3) entity under which the cuyahoga valley community chorus and cuyahoga valley children's choir functions, was first established in 1986 as part of the cuyahoga falls park and recreation department and known as the cuyahoga falls community chorus. It started as a small ensemble composed of mostly older adults who loved gathering to sing together. The ensemble traveled to nursing homes to bring music to those who were unable to attend performances in more traditional venues and they performed in a small number of public venues. The choir's scope and size slowly grew over the years and public concert venues throughout the community were added. Over the course of its history, the organization has enjoyed stability, longevity, and a strong sense of connection with the community - with only four directors in 39 years. In 2004, edward arthur "ted" shure became the fourth director and is currently in his 22nd season. In 2016, mr. Shure appointed colleen coyle miller to the position of assistant conductor. Her primary roles include covering rehearsals in the absence of the artistic director, rehearsing and performing select pieces on the concert programs, handling much of the operational details of the chorus, assisting in the selection of music, and serving on the choral arts board. The past 22 years have seen exponential growth for cuyahoga valley choral arts. In 2009 the chorus established a biannual concert tradition at st. Luke's lutheran church in cuyahoga falls as regular guests of the church. They continued the spirit of outreach by bringing music to a growing number of nursing homes, retirement homes, and adult daycare centers. They added a broad array of special events that extended their reach across northeast Ohio to new audiences, all while enriching singers in new ways. The tag line for cuyahoga valley choral arts is "bringing people together through music." while the tag line was created as the group went nonprofit, they have always had a focus on serving others. Chorus members come from all walks of life and backgrounds. Some are gifted musicians and others can't read a note of music. There are no auditions for this group. They begin rehearsals as individuals and by concert time they are one ensemble making music at a very high level. And, of course, they bring audiences together to participate in a beautiful, shared experience. As cuyahoga valley choral arts grew in these beautiful and organic ways, their incorporation as a 501(c)(3) was a natural next step. St. Luke's lutheran church has provided a beautiful home for rehearsals and concerts, along with the provision of office/library space. Against the stable backdrop of consistent leadership and strong community connection these exciting new evolutions continue to provide a launchpad for inspired growth. "annual appearances by the cuyahoga valley community chorus include: "winter and spring performances at st. Luke's lutheran church "summit county veteran's day celebration "holiday tree festival - benefitting children's hospital "cuyahoga falls public library "cuyahoga falls tree lighting "mayor's egg nog gathering (for previous mayor) "joint holiday concerts with the cuyahoga falls community band "cuyahoga falls peace officers memorial ceremony "cuyahoga falls memorial day observance ceremony "cleveland cavaliers (national anthem) "akron rubber ducks (national anthem) "messiah sing (a biennial project to benefit a charity and collaborate with gifted high school choirs and professional orchestra members) "multiple appearances at retirement/nursing homes and adult day care centers special appearances have, or will, include: "performance for president george w. Bush during a visit to cuyahoga falls at the invitation of the white house "summacare spirit of america concert benefitting good neighbors "grand opening of blossom lights "welcome home ceremony for united states marines "multiple veteran's day performances "performan

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 61.9%; rating input score 62
• Program expense ratio: 78.2%; rating input score 78

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 20.8%; rating input score 74; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.08; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.7% per year; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -27.3% per year; rating input score 0; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 27.7% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings