ANGEL CITY CHORALE
Mission Statement
To inspire unity and celebrate diversity through the uplifting power of choral music. Now in its 30th year among the premier choral groups in Southern California, Angel City Chorale is proud to represent the spirit and diversity of Los Angeles in its membership, its music, and its outreach activities, thereby fulfilling its mission to “Build Community One Song at a Time.” Celebrated Artistic Director Fink founded the Chorale at world-famous McCabe’s Guitar Shop in 1993 with 18 singers – which has now grown to over 180 talented and dedicated singers, presenting a broad and eclectic repertoire including classical, gospel, jazz, pop and world music. Angel City Chorale is perhaps best known for its performances on NBC’s top-rated talent competition America’s Got Talent (2018), making it all the way to the semi-finals. Hailed by Simon Cowell as “one of the best choirs we’ve ever had,” the Chorale earned the coveted Golden Buzzer, touching nearly 20 million viewers with their rich sound and compelling message of unity and diversity. The video of Angel City Chorale’s captivating performance of Toto’s “Africa” has been viewed more than 80 million times by people around the world.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
74.0% | 81.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
19.7% | 13.8% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.3% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
162.2% | 27.9% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
6.6 mo | 9.5 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
10.5% | 1.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
70.2% | 77.8% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-19.0% | 6.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-13.6% | 5.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-6.7% | 2.4% |
P10P90
|
Impact
5 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved social skills, focus, teamwork in underserved youth | 2,500 | $1.00 | — | Per Week |
| Improved music and academic skills | 100 | $5.00 | — | Per Week |
| 12000 people received DEI Education | 12,000 | $1.00 | — | Per Week |
| Angel City Chorale recruited and integrated 150 new diverse members | 150 | $1.00 | — | Per Week |
| 350 singers educated about DEI | 350 | $1.00 | — | Per Week |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740K | $789K | $437K | 74.0% | 5 |
| 2024 | $913K | $914K | N/A | — | 5 |
| 2023 | $902K | $917K | $633K | 82.1% | 5 |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $754K | $574K | 82.1% | 4 |
| 2021 | $550K | $541K | N/A | — | 3 |
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