Baltimore Concert Opera Inc, operating under the name Opera Baltimore, is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2009. 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 08/2023, Opera Baltimore employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera Baltimore 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 08/2023, Opera Baltimore generated $540.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $595.9k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERA BALTIMORE CREATES A THRILLING, MEANINGFUL SHARED EXPERIENCE BETWEEN OUR AUDIENCE AND OUR ARTISTS. OUR STREAMLINED FORMAT FOCUSES ON THE PRIMARY ELEMENT OF OPERA: THE UNAMPLIFIED HUMAN VOICE. FEATURING TOP FLIGHT PROFESSIONAL OPERA SINGERS AND PROJECTED ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS IN OUR INTIMATE UP CLOSE ENVIRONMENT, OUR PERFORMANCES MAKE THE COMPLEX OPERATIC ART FORM IMMEDIATELY ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANNUAL PROGRAMMING TYPICALLY INCLUDES TWO FULL OPERAS IN CONCERT, ONE FULLY STAGED OPERA, THREE AUDIENCE-BUILDING CONCERTS, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS FREE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julia Cooke Artistic And General Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,000 |
Michael Brown President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Luedtke Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bart Debicki Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Francis Mondimore Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Avery Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $11,922 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $384,987 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $396,909 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $135,612 |
Investment income | $10,321 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,728 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $540,847 |
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. | $70,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $107,938 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,007 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,197 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,508 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,721 |
Office expenses | $3,865 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,166 |
Travel | $17,610 |
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 | $3,367 |
Insurance | $1,584 |
All other expenses | $23,896 |
Total functional expenses | $595,887 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,663 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,600 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $88,554 |
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 | $199 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,052 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $327,847 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,495 |
Total assets | $512,410 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,988 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $38,618 |
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 | $59,606 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $352,962 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,842 |
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 | $512,410 |