Financial Overview

The Ottawa Choral Society operates on an average annual budget of $200,000 to $250,000, of which approximately 60% is earned revenue (box office, performance fees, membership fees, etc.) and the remainder, supporting revenue (grants, fundraising, donations, etc.).  Typically two-thirds of the budget is devoted to artistic expenditures, including staff salaries, musicians, soloists, and other performing artists.  The remainder covers concert production costs, publicity and promotion, and general administration.

Average annual budget profile: