Opera North
- Assets
- $286.9k
- Revenue
- $849.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Lebanon, NH
- Founding
- 12/1988
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 22-2519789
Organization Overview
Opera North is located in Lebanon, NH. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A6A) the organization is classified as: Opera, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Opera North employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera North 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 09/2021, Opera North generated $849.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $623.1k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGAGE ARTISTS, AUDIENCES, AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE EXPERIENCE OF OPERA AND CLASSIC MUSICAL THEATRE IN AN INTIMATE SETTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOUNDED IN 1982, OPERA NORTH CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2022. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, OPERA NORTH HAS DEDICATED ITS EFFORTS TO DELIVERING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE TO THE REGION AS THE ONLY FULL-TIME, PROFESSIONAL OPERA COMPANY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. OVER TIME, THE COMPANY HAS EVOLVED FROM A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY THEATER TROUPE TO A PROFESSIONAL, REGIONAL OPERA COMPANY PRESENTING THREE TO FOUR MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS BETWEEN JULY AND OCTOBER, A RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM, AND A SERIES OF CONCERTS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, EACH YEAR. THROUGH OUR UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE THAT BEGUN IN 2017, WE ARE CREATING A NATIONAL PARK FOR THE ARTS AT BLOW-ME-DOWN FARM IN CORNISH, NH.
OPERA NORTH'S HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM IS AN IMPORTANT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR EMERGING OPERA PROFESSIONALS. ADDITIONALLY, OPERA NORTH IS ACTIVE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED FREE PERFORMANCES TO THOUSANDS OF ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE UPPER VALLEY. TARGETING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, THE PROGRAM AIMS TO REACH STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS WHERE BUDGET CUTS HAVE SEVERELY IMPACTED MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION. THE PANDEMIC FORCED US TO PAUSE OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN SCHOOLS, BUT WE DEVELOPED A SERIES OF VIRTUAL EVENTS AIMED AT ADULT AUDIENCES. THIS VIRTUAL FORMAT WAS AN ESPECIALLY SUCCESSFUL ONE FOR THESE KINDS OF EVENTS, ALLOWING US TO BROADEN OUR AUDIENCE BEYOND THOSE GEOGRAPHICALLY PROXIMATE TO THE EVENT LOCATION.
OPERA NORTH'S 2021 SEASON AT BLOW-ME-DOWN FARM INCLUDED THREE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS: HAVANA NIGHTS (OUR SIGNATURE OPERA/CIRCUS EVENT); EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN (A CELEBRATION OF HEROINES OF THE BAROQUE OPERA PERIOD), AND PUCCINI'S LA BOHME. ADDITIONALLY, WE PRESENTED MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS, A PICNIC CONCERT ON THE LAWN AT BLOW-ME-DOWN FARM THAT CELEBRATED THE MUSIC OF SIR ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY, AND SIR ELTON JOHN. FINALLY, WE HOSTED A PUBLIC OPERA MASTERCLASS AT THE LEBANON OPERA HOUSE FEATURING METROPOLITAN OPERA SOPRANO ANGEL BLUE. ALL MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS FOR OUR 2021 SEASON AND A SPECIAL PICNIC CONCERT WERE SOLD OUT. IN TOTAL, NEARLY 4,000 PATRONS SAFELY ATTENDED OPERA NORTH EVENTS THIS PAST SEASON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
S Evans Haile General Dire | Officer | 40 | $51,000 |
Sylvia Paxton President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Timothy Wagg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Ruth Bleyler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ginia Allison Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Butler Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $78,955 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $618,050 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,430 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $697,005 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $134,303 |
| Investment income | $3,480 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $14,875 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $849,663 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $176,209 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,899 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,631 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $35,358 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,187 |
| Travel | $15,963 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $547 |
| Insurance | $9,635 |
| All other expenses | $628 |
| Total functional expenses | $623,146 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,513 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,929 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $270 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,295 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $192,651 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,200 |
| Total assets | $286,858 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,261 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $60,261 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $168,667 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,930 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $286,858 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Opera North has recieved totaling $29,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH PURPOSE: For general support and SummerFest and video series | $12,000 |
Couch Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Concord, NH PURPOSE: BLDGE PRESERVATION | $5,250 |
Crowell Family Foundation Tr Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Fannie M Lienhard Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corp Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Michael And Carol Miller Foundation Inc Woodbury, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $324 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Boston Lyric Opera Company Boston, MA | $24,492,285 | $7,326,686 |
Berkshire Opera Festival Pittsfield, MA | $169,179 | $840,114 |
College Light Opera Company Inc Falmouth, MA | $8,396,196 | $2,077,001 |
Opera North Lebanon, NH | $286,858 | $849,663 |
Opera Maine Portland, ME | $231,906 | $549,384 |
White Snake Projects Inc Brookline, MA | $51,448 | $311,754 |
Claremont Opera House Inc Claremont, NH | $344,777 | $266,101 |
Guerilla Opera Inc Boston, MA | $43,022 | $0 |
Boston Opera Collaborative Jamaica Plain, MA | $7,356 | $0 |
Boston Midsummer Opera Inc Boston, MA | $22,956 | $0 |
Opera Company Of Middlebury Inc Middlebury, VT | $115,070 | $0 |
Vermont Opera Project North Clarendon, VT | $1 | $0 |