2024-04-25T11:40:10-07:00 2023-11-30 042511474 Lombardi Clairmont & Keegan CPAs 35 Pearl Street Pittsfield MA 01201 990 2022-12-01 132586807 BERKSHIRE CHORAL INTERNATIONAL INC BERK 4132298526 75 NORTH STREET 310 PITTSFIELD MA 01201 STEVEN F SMITH President & CEO 2024-04-25 true STEVEN F SMITH 999009999 true JOHN J KEEGAN P00496315 4134993733 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X STEVEN F SMITH 75 NORTH STREET 310 PITTSFIELD MA 01201 1927275 false X WWW.BERKSHIRECHORAL.ORG X 1956 MA TO FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION IN GENERAL WITH EMPHASIS ON CHORAL SINGING, AND TO GIVE CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSICAL PERFORMANCES 13 12 6 12 0 562677 444989 1260967 1425791 141949 31915 24580 1965593 1927275 0 0 569881 610784 0 88206 1243385 1365108 1813266 1975892 152327 -48617 6786460 7166247 240053 285524 6546407 6880723 TO FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION IN GENERAL WITH EMPHASIS ON CHORAL SINGING, AND TO GIVE CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSICAL PERFORMANCES false false 1437566 Berkshire Choral International (BCI) primarily serves adult amateur choral music singers. BCI expands the horizons of singers through participation in exhilarating performances, enriching travel and cultural exploration, lifelong music education, and connection to an inspiring community of choral artists.BCI is a non-profit educational organization which serves an annual average of 450 adult amateur singers through four unique immersive programs that range from 4 days to a full-week residency. Participants pay room, board, and tuition to study, rehearse, and perform a variety of choral literature under the direction of distinguished guest conductors and professional faculty.The organizations programming creates enriching world-class experiences that are not readily available to adult amateur musicians. Its artistic and educational intent is to explore and elevate the full range of choral music expression. Outcomes include improved personal musicianship skills, vocal training, and immersive participation in ensemble singing.Typical music education activities include two intensive choral ensemble rehearsals per day and classes on musical topics including music theory, solfege, history and repertoire taught by a professional faculty. Individualized voice lessons are available for an additional fee. In addition to providing a professional-quality concert experience in respected venues, participants also enjoy cultural excursions and free time for socializing. 1437566 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 29 0 true 6 true false true OC false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 12 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MA X X THE ORGANIZATION 4132298526 75 NORTH STREET SUITE 310 PITTSFIELD MA 01201 STEVEN F SMITH President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 150781 0 21048 ANDREA SHACKFORD FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 116284 0 19165 HOLLY WOLF CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CONSTANCE KANE Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JES PERRY Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA CROSE Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HAROLD BINGHAM Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE PETERSON Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH FERST Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN R FREEMAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOROTHY PHILLIPS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 J ANDERSON PLUMER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL ROBBINS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID YAW Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 267065 40213 2 false true false 0 99500 345489 444989 CHORISTER SERVICE INCOME 17995 17995 PROGRAM FEES AND TUITION 1396588 1396588 TICKET SALES 11208 11208 1425791 31915 31915 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN 24580 24580 24580 1927275 1450371 31915 0 0 0 0 166103 66441 66441 33221 0 336624 163116 134171 39337 22362 10031 9068 3263 49086 22000 19985 7101 36609 16716 14609 5284 0 1650 1650 21400 21400 0 0 0 69351 64990 4361 134646 134646 0 16696 16696 0 641359 591633 49726 39780 20224 19556 0 0 0 0 5354 5354 25489 14328 11161 CONCERT AND ORCHESTRA 160323 160323 ADMINISTRATION 115513 42785 72728 CHORISTER AND RELATED SERVICES 79624 76410 3214 SUMMER STAFF 35686 35686 18237 18237 1975892 1437566 450120 88206 494435 118751 1321721 1635768 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 162942 165589 61247 50878 12900 10369 0 0 0 0 4794262 5235770 6786460 7166247 139653 179716 100400 77300 28508 240053 285524 X 4576201 4767038 1970206 2113685 6546407 6880723 6786460 7166247 X -48617 382933 X false true X true false X 170085 300094 941345 562677 444989 2419190 1350169 97054 10519 1260967 1425791 4144500 0 0 0 1520254 397148 951864 1823644 1870780 6563690 0 0 6563690 192418 135216 140847 141949 31915 642345 0 192418 135216 140847 141949 31915 642345 0 65653 24580 90233 1712672 598017 1092711 1965593 1927275 7296268 0.89960 0.88730 0.08800 0.11270 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4790592 30000 383200 5203792 5130576 -339984 4790592 4613052 517524 5130576 4385698 401904 174550 4613052 4220293 335688 170283 4385698 0.60200 0.29300 0.10500 true false false 1940 1617 323 59307 49261 10046 10369 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN COMMUNITY FOUNDAT 5203792 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 28308 SECURITY DEPOSITS 3670 5235770 OPERATING LEASE PAYABLE 28508 28508 1927275 1927275 1927275 1975892 1975892 1975892 EUROPE 0 69 HAVE 1 BANK ACCOUNT CONCERT PERFORMANCES 597452 69 69 597452 597452 false false false false false false X X X false false false false false false false false false STEVEN F SMITH President & CEO 150781 21048 171829 STEVEN F SMITH PRESIDENT & CEO CHORUS AMERICA BOARD false 26366 DONATION & SPONSOR false ELIZABETH S REINHARDT SIS OF FIN DIR 1650 LEGAL SERVICES false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 BOARD MEMBERS DOROTHY PHILLIPS AND JESS PERRY HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PERFORMS A SEPARATE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE AUDITOR/PAID PREPARER AND REPORTS THE RESULTS OF THAT REVIEW TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO SIGNING AND FILING THE RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY AT THE SPRING MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COMPENSATION INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USING COMPARABLE 990 DATA FROM OTHER NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990, AND MA FORM PC ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN COMMUNITY FOUND = $382933