Opera Birmingham is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1959. 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 06/2022, Opera Birmingham employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera Birmingham 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 06/2022, Opera Birmingham generated $594.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $647.7k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OPERA BIRMINGHAM IS COMMITTED TO CREATING THE FINEST PROFESSIONAL OPERA PRODUCTIONS, DEVELOPING TALENT THROUGH COMPETITION AND EXPOSURE TO MAJOR ARTISTS, AND PROMOTING THE OPERATIC ART FORM THROUGH COMMUNITY-WIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAIN-STAGE PRODUCTION:OPERA PRODUCTION AND EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Keith Wolfe- Hughes General Director | Officer | 40 | $94,667 |
Dr Andrew Duxbury President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
T Brooks Proctor Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tom Barnett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mary K Jackson Recording Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Patricia Pritchett Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $173,666 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $337,420 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $511,086 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $68,846 |
Investment income | $1,678 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,522 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$436 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $594,696 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $94,667 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,617 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $162,890 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,618 |
Payroll taxes | $20,491 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,731 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,743 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,265 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,856 |
Insurance | $10,030 |
All other expenses | $31,167 |
Total functional expenses | $647,694 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,976 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $92,910 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $52,039 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $188,640 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $716,419 |
Total assets | $1,161,984 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $563 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $47,695 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $10,260 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $209,181 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $267,699 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $299,029 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $595,256 |
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 | $1,161,984 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Opera Birmingham has recieved totaling $89,019.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Hugh Kaul Foundation Tr 09-12-89 25-6733-00-7 Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
Daniel Foundation Of Alabama Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $22,000 |
The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,900 |
Alabama Power Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING | $12,500 |
Huisking Foundation Inc Pittsboro, NC PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Protective Life Foundations Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: 2021 INITIATIVE OF INCLUSION | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sarasota Opera Association Inc Sarasota, FL | $28,856,599 | $10,657,672 |
The Atlanta Opera Inc Atlanta, GA | $26,985,184 | $12,248,438 |
Palm Beach Opera Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $12,939,353 | $9,924,286 |
Greater Miami Opera Inc Miami, FL | $224,438 | $3,555,793 |
Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc Columbus, GA | $18,672,738 | $4,001,433 |
Opera Guild Inc Of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $0 | $1,817,251 |
Nashville Opera Association Nashville, TN | $10,829,028 | $1,740,899 |
Florida Grand Opera Inc Miami, FL | $7,700,234 | $5,233,007 |
Opera Naples Inc Naples, FL | $3,990,493 | $1,623,867 |
Knoxville Opera Company Knoxville, TN | $1,743,174 | $1,430,096 |
Opera Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | $5,037,117 | $1,438,726 |
Pensacola Opera Inc Pensacola, FL | $1,694,891 | $889,595 |