Opera America Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Opera America Inc employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera America Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Opera America Inc generated $6.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Opera America Inc has awarded 274 individual grants totaling $11,264,040. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SUPPORT THE CREATION, PRESENTATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF OPERA THROUGH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATIONAL OPERA CENTER - OPERA AMERICA'S NATIONAL OPERA CENTER IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART RENTAL FACILITY FOR THE OPERA COMMUNITY AND ALSO HOUSES THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. CUSTOM-BUILT TO RESPOND TO THE INDUSTRY'S NEED FOR SUITABLE AUDITION, REHEARSAL AND RECORDING FACILITIES, SPECIALLY EQUIPPED ROOMS FACILITATE CO-PRODUCTION MEETINGS, DESIGN PRESENTATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS A WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTIC WORK - FROM PERFORMANCES TO READINGS OF NEW WORKS AND LECTURES. STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRONIC MEDIA TECHNOLOGY FOR STREAMING AND VIDEO CONFERENCE OVERCOMES THE BARRIER OF GEOGRAPHY FOR THIS WIDELY DISPERSED, YET HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE, INDUSTRY.
ARTISTIC SERVICES - REPERTOIRE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, OPERA DISCOVERY AND COMMISSIONING GRANTS FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS, OPERA GRANTS FOR COMPOSERS AND LIBRETTISTS OF COLOR AND CREATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR NEW COMPOSERS AND LIBRETTISTS OF COLOR SUPPORT EXPERIMENTAL METHODS OF PRESENTING OPERA AND ENCOURAGE ETHNIC, CULTURAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY IN ALL DIMENSIONS OF A PROJECT. A NEW WORKS FORUM CONVENES COMPOSERS, LIBRETTISTS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS AND PUBLISHERS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT METHODS FOR ENSURING THE SUCCESSFUL CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF NEW OPERATIC WORKS. THE ONSTAGE PROGRAM IS A SERIES OF EVENTS OFFERING THE PUBLIC AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM AND INTERACT WITH MAJOR TALENTS WITHIN THE OPERA WORLD. (CONTINUED SCHEDULE O)PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFER TOOLS AND ADVICE FOR SINGERS TO HONE THEIR SKILLS AND FURTHER THEIR CAREERS.
OPERA AMERICA HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND A RANGE OF WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS AND ARTISTS TO DISCUSS ISSUES, ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AND EXPLORE THE VALUES THAT FORM THE FOUNDATION OF OUR SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH A RANGE OF WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marc A Scorca President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $320,222 |
Carol F Henry Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan G Marineau Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hector Armienta Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Kaminsky Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Egel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,105,542 |
Investment income | $317,680 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $599,647 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,303,804 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $179,002 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $503,210 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,637,191 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,529 |
Other employee benefits | $183,484 |
Payroll taxes | $238,478 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,925 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $131,644 |
Fees for services: Other | $346,236 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,372 |
Office expenses | $139,316 |
Information technology | $39,932 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $936,652 |
Travel | $2,513 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,073 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $295,142 |
Insurance | $18,565 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,810,173 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,831,387 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,054,396 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,282,731 |
Accounts receivable, net | $219,235 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $60,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $155,373 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,924,306 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $132,170 |
Total assets | $23,751,155 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $349,699 |
Grants payable | $1,699,707 |
Deferred revenue | $46,861 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $119,990 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,400,400 |
Other liabilities | $1,641,362 |
Total liabilities | $5,258,019 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,493,136 |
Over the last fiscal year, Opera America Inc has awarded $374,600 in support to 21 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LONG BEACH OPERA PURPOSE: OPERA GRANTS FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS COMMISSIONING | $12,500 |
BETH MORRISON PROJECT PURPOSE: OPERA GRANTS FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS COMMISSIONING | $17,000 |
SPOLETO FESTIVAL PURPOSE: OPERA GRANTS FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS COMMISSIONING | $7,500 |
AMERICAN OPERA PROJECT PURPOSE: OPERA GRANTS FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS COMMISSIONING | $9,500 |
FINGER LAKES OPERA PURPOSE: OPERA GRANTS FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS COMMISSIONING | $7,500 |
OPERA SAN JOSE PURPOSE: OPERA GRANTS FOR WOMEN COMPOSERS COMMISSIONING | $12,000 |