Detroit Opera
- Assets
- $46.8m
- Revenue
- $9.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 433
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 09/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 38-2052726
Organization Overview
Detroit Opera, operating under the name Detroit Opera Company, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Detroit Opera Company employed 433 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detroit Opera Company 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, Detroit Opera Company generated $9.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF OPERA, BALLET AND MUSICAL THEATRE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MAIN STAGE OPERA AND BALLET, MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCES AND LOCAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wayne S Brown President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $226,369 |
Patricia Walker Chief Administrative Offic | 40 | $144,288 | |
David Osborne Sr. Director Of Production | 40 | $113,764 | |
Gene P Bowen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joanne Danto Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ethan Davidson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Financial One Accounting Consulting Services | 6/29/21 | $318,404 |
Abm Janitorial Services Janitorial Services | 6/29/21 | $124,921 |
Granite Network It Services | 6/29/21 | $104,119 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $48,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $579,910 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,672,232 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,300,142 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $154,513 |
| Investment income | $49,066 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$26,883 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $136,947 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,178,032 |
| 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. | $439,845 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $245,640 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,201,870 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $427,350 |
| Payroll taxes | $220,657 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $109,565 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $330,516 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $388,115 |
| Advertising and promotion | $59,227 |
| Office expenses | $480,182 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $886,934 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $150,182 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,835,321 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $33,897 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,909,778 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,220,249 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,859,234 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $813,709 |
| 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 | $154,067 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,713,199 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,051,835 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $46,812,293 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $404,245 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $787,204 |
| 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 | $3,933,835 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,209,748 |
| Total liabilities | $6,335,032 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,290,206 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,187,055 |
| 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 | $46,812,293 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Detroit Opera has recieved totaling $120.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James And Cleo Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $120 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,996,437 |
| Earnings | $739,403 |
| Grants | $110,578 |
| Ending Balance | $6,625,262 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Columbus Association For The Performing Arts Inc Columbus, OH | $47,823,383 | $16,173,985 |
Victoria Theatre Association Dayton, OH | $35,834,057 | $28,922,737 |
Broadway Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | $2,343,299 | $13,547,749 |
Detroit Opera Detroit, MI | $46,812,293 | $9,178,032 |
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Inc Appleton, WI | $82,069,378 | $12,172,619 |
Confluence Council Inc Eau Claire, WI | $3,541,289 | $9,499,634 |
Cincinnati Arts Association Cincinnati, OH | $56,926,622 | $8,741,930 |
Music Hall Center For The Performing Arts Inc Detroit, MI | $3,982,183 | $5,279,340 |
Embassy Theatre Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $19,673,626 | $5,039,603 |
Great Lakes Center For The Arts Bay Harbor, MI | $37,486,193 | $6,372,255 |
Playhouse Square Development Corporation Cleveland, OH | $842,822 | $0 |
Arts In Stark Canton, OH | $26,886,137 | $1,886,035 |