Minneapolis, MN

CANTUS

EIN 41-1934424

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth

Mission

Cantus gives voice to shared human experiences through song and word to spark understanding, empathy, and connection.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CANTUS

Cantus is an eight-member, professional low-voice vocal ensemble based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, recognized for its warm blend, inventive programming, and conductor-less chamber approach. The ensemble tours nationally and internationally, records with Signum Classics, and presents a full season of live and streamed concerts for broad audiences. Education and community engagement are central to Cantus’ work: the organization runs a High School Mentorship Program, an annual Tenor Bass Festival, a composer/commission competition, and Collaborative Concerts that bring local choral communities together. In recent seasons Cantus has expanded its national radio reach, increased digital streaming access to home concerts, and sustained an annual impact reaching thousands of students across Minnesota and beyond.

Notable achievements

Chorus America Alice Parker Fund Award (2023)

Recipient of Chorus America’s Alice Parker Fund Award in 2023 in recognition of inclusive, authentic programming and leadership in expanding repertoire for low voices.

National and international touring & major-venue appearances

Regularly tours across the U.S. and abroad with appearances at high-profile venues including Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and Tanglewood, expanding the ensemble’s national profile and audience reach.

Expanded education & commissioning impact

Operates multi-year education initiatives (High School Mentorship Program, Tenor Bass Festival) reaching thousands of students annually and commissions new works for low voices published through the Cantus Choral Series.

At a glance

Total assets: $929K
Annual revenue: $1.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1934424
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.cantussings.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Consistent positive critical attention from major media for musical artistry and storytelling, including praise for the ensemble’s blend and expressive delivery.

Established recording partnership with Signum Classics with multiple recent releases (including Into the Light, Alone Together, and Fields of Wonder) that document the ensemble’s growing discography.

Verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and active public financial disclosures (audits and Form 990s published on the organization’s website), demonstrating operational transparency and donor-facing activity.

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