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Chicago Master Singers

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$332k (2024)

Expenses
$254k (2024)

Total Assets
$414k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$6.58k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,121
Expenses
$254,390
Net Income
$77,731
Net Assets
$407,263
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,005
68.0%
Program Services $79,169
23.8%
Investment Income $16,451
5.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $120
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,026
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,402
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $413,847
Total Liabilities $6,584
Net Assets $407,263
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charlie Andersen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Burdsall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Burke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Commons (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Caryl Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Raciti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Duran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Umbdenstock (President) $0 $0 $0
Dale Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,585
Expenses
$259,976
Net Income
-$62,391
Net Assets
$329,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $106,418
53.9%
Program Services $65,533
33.2%
Investment Income $5,774
2.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $104
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,681
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,008
0.5%
Other Revenue $8,067
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,254
Total Liabilities $5,722
Net Assets $329,532
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Schroeder (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rick Burdsall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Burke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Commons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Caryl Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Raciti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Starr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Umbdenstock (President) $0 $0 $0
Dale Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$405,096
Expenses
$132,392
Net Income
$272,704
Net Assets
$391,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $364,628
90.0%
Program Services $43,741
10.8%
Investment Income $106
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $130
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$8,932
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $340
0.1%
Other Revenue $5,083
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $401,166
Total Liabilities $9,243
Net Assets $391,923
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Hughes (Music Director) $49,000 $0 $0
Amy Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bergadon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rick Burdsall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Burke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Commons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Randy Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Caryl Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Raciti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Starr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Umbdenstock (President) $0 $0 $0
Lucinda Fuller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dale Russell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Schroeder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$112,101
Expenses
$75,419
Net Income
$36,682
Net Assets
$119,219
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,714
89.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $209
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,030
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $8,446
7.5%
Other Revenue $660
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,388
Total Liabilities $18,169
Net Assets $119,219
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Heatherington (Music Director) $33,644 $0 $0
Gayle Heatherington (Board Member) $4,000 $0 $0
Margaret Akerstrom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Alberding (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amy Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bergadon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rick Burdsall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Burke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Caryl Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Raciti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Starr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Umbdenstock (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,080
Expenses
$221,384
Net Income
-$27,304
Net Assets
$82,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,475
61.6%
Program Services $67,731
34.9%
Investment Income $56
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $157
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,686
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $975
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,289
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,232
Total Liabilities $42,695
Net Assets $82,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Heatherington (Music Director) $68,116 $0 $0
Margaret Akerstrom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Alberding (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amy Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Andersen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bergadon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rick Burdsall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Burke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Heatherington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Caryl Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Raciti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Starr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sue Umbdenstock (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$579,839
Expenses
$548,682
Net Income
$31,157
Net Assets
$109,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,223
31.9%
Program Services $408,296
70.4%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $442
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$12,073
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$2,077
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,923
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,579
Total Liabilities $11,738
Net Assets $109,841
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Alan Heatherington (Music Director) $64,923 $0 $0
Sue Umbdenstock (President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Burdsall (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Bergadon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Burke (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Margaret Akerstrom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob Alberding (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Amy Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lise Bible (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gayle Heatherington (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alan Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Miller (Benefit Coordinator) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Starr (Marketing Coordinator) $0 $0 $0
Caryl Medsker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,269
Expenses
$170,052
Net Income
$49,217
Net Assets
$78,684
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,802
47.3%
Program Services $106,585
48.6%
Investment Income $37
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $410
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,092
5.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,657
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,900
29.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $413,051
Total Liabilities $334,367
Net Assets $78,684
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heatherington Alan (Music Direct) $50,900 $0 $0
Burdsall Rick (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Heatherington Gayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bible Lise (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Umbdenstock Sue (President) $0 $0 $0
Newsom Don (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Starr Sharon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andersen Amy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andersen Charlie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bergadon Bob (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alberding Bob (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Burke Michelle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Miller Susan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Akerstrom Margaret (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Medsker Alan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Medsker Caryl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,718
Expenses
$207,523
Net Income
$8,195
Net Assets
$29,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,044
41.3%
Program Services $104,750
48.6%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $284
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,609
8.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,028
1.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,900
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,765
Total Liabilities $20,298
Net Assets $29,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Heatherington Alan (Music Direct) $55,900 $0 $0
Black Buddy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Burdsall Rick (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Heatherington Gayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bible Lise (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Umbdenstock Sue (President) $0 $0 $0
Newsom Don (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Starr Sharon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
White Wendy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andersen Amy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andersen Charlie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bergadon Bob (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alberding Bob (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Burke Michelle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Miller Susan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Akerstrom Margaret (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$487,113
Expenses
$511,894
Net Income
-$24,781
Net Assets
$18,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $364,599
74.8%
Program Services $106,058
21.8%
Investment Income $1,400
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $322
0.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,969
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $765
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,282
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,717
Total Liabilities $35,433
Net Assets $18,284
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bob Alberding (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andersen Amy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andersen Charlie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Newsom Don (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynch Francis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heatherington Gayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bible Lise (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Burke Michelle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Starr Sharon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Miller Susan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stevens Thelma (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
White Wendy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bennett Black (President) $0 $0 $0
Bergadon Bob (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Heatherington (Music Direct) $0 $0 $0
Burdsall Rick (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Umbdenstock Sue (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,870
Expenses
$245,979
Net Income
-$55,109
Net Assets
$43,064
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,291
35.8%
Program Services $114,286
59.9%
Investment Income $1,129
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,072
0.6%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,443
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $649
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,723
Total Liabilities $28,659
Net Assets $43,064

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,762
Expenses
$189,813
Net Income
-$2,051
Net Assets
$98,173
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,463
35.4%
Program Services $100,227
53.4%
Investment Income $2,596
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,524
2.4%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,971
6.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $981
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,903
Total Liabilities $23,730
Net Assets $98,173

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,815
Expenses
$197,569
Net Income
-$2,754
Net Assets
$100,224
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,450
27.9%
Program Services $98,431
50.5%
Investment Income $1,988
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,168
19.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,778
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $136,482
Total Liabilities $36,258
Net Assets $100,224

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,893
Expenses
$220,408
Net Income
$2,485
Net Assets
$102,978
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,135
31.0%
Program Services $100,782
45.2%
Investment Income $1,975
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,110
21.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,891
1.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,541
Total Liabilities $35,563
Net Assets $102,978

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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