High Desert Opera is located in Palisade, CO. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A6A) the organization is classified as: Opera, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High Desert Opera 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 02/2023, High Desert Opera generated $45.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $55.9k during the year ending 02/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
NEW YEAR'S GALA PERFORMANCES PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO ATTEND MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ARTS PRESENTATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marnie Werner Executive Di | 23 | $16,824 | |
Scott Betts President | 2 | $0 | |
Jill Delavan Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Marnie Benson Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Megan Levine Treasuruer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,100 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $34,575 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $45,675 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $18,125 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $18,781 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,450 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $107 |
Other expenses | $13,431 |
Total expenses | $55,894 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $34,746 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $34,746 |
Total liabilities | $13 |
Net assets or fund balances | $34,733 |