Skylark Opera
- Assets
- $161.6k
- Revenue
- $177.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 05/1980
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 41-1375724
Organization Overview
Skylark Opera is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1980. 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. Skylark 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 09/2021, Skylark Opera generated $177.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $61.9k during the year ending 09/2021. 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
SKYLARK OPERA THEATRE WILL PROVIDE MINNESOTA AUDIENCES WITH THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES OF OPERA AND MUSIC THEATER AND WILL DEVELOP AND HIGHLIGHT THE FINEST LOCAL AND REGIONAL TALENT.THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR A WIDE-RANGING REPERTOIRE OF OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATER, WHILE EMPHASIZING STRONGLY BALANCED MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL VALUES. THE REPERTOIRE HAS INCLUDED A UNIQUE MIX OF FAMILIAR FAVORITES AND NEW WORK, INCLUDING MANY PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE NEW TO THE TWIN CITIES' STAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SKYLARK OPERA THEATRE OFFERS NEW AND TRADITIONAL REPERTOIRE PERFORMED WITH A MODERNIZED PERSPECTIVE IN SITE-SPECIFIC AND CUTTING-EDGE VENUES. ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IN 1980, THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THE NAME SKYLARK OPERA IN 2006, AND TRANSFORMED TO SKYLARK OPERA THEATRE IN 2016. WITH A REIMAGINED FOCUS ON INNOVATIVE, INTIMATE AND ACCESSIBLE OPERA, SKYLARK OPERA THEATRE STAGED CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED PRODUCTIONS OF "THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN AND "DON GIOVANNI" IN 2017, "AS ONE" IN 2018 AND "COSI FAN TUTTE AND "THE MOST HAPPY FELLA" IN 2019, "AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS"" IN 2021 AND "EUGENE ONEGIN" IN 2022.SKYLARK OPERA THEATRE IS BASED IN ST. PAUL AND PRODUCES WORK IN BOTH ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.SKYLARK PROVIDES A SERIES OF MINI-CONCERTS AT SENIOR RESIDENCES THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES THROUGHOUT FALL AND WINTER. "SKYLARK FOR SENIORS" PREMIERED IN THE FALL OF 2020 AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RELIEVE SOME OF THE ISOLATION FELT BY SENIORS IMPACTED BY THE RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THEM (AND ALL OF US) DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. IT WAS TRULY HEARTWARMING TO SEE AND FEEL THE JOY AND APPRECIATION OUR AUDIENCES HAD FOR THE MUSIC AND THE PERFORMERS. SKYLARK OPERA THEATRE HAS BEEN ASKED TO PRESENT EVEN MORE PERFORMANCES AND WE WELCOME THE INVITATIONS TO BRING MUSIC AND ITS HEALING POWERS TO TWIN CITIES SENIORS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angeline Carlson President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Penny Gottier Fena Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Neveaux Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanna Diem Resigned Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Blackston Artz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Duffy Resigned Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $171,666 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,666 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,788 |
| Investment income | $206 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $177,589 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,476 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,945 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,974 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $943 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $61,872 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,602 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9 |
| Total assets | $161,611 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,751 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,860 |
| 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 | $161,611 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Skylark Opera has recieved totaling $20,012.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Harlan Boss Foundation For The Arts Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Des Moines Metro Opera Inc Indianola, IA | $7,229,930 | $5,531,970 |
Skylight Music Theatre Corp Milwaukee, WI | $3,450,356 | $3,977,944 |
Florentine Opera Co Inc Milwaukee, WI | $7,598,617 | $5,457,526 |
Madison Opera Inc Madison, WI | $2,864,319 | $1,938,281 |
Fargo Moorhead Opera Company Fargo, ND | $294,816 | $632,093 |
Pella Opera House Commission Pella, IA | $2,774,493 | $769,782 |
Opera For The Young Inc Madison, WI | $518,511 | $325,341 |
Lyric Opera Of The North Incorporated Duluth, MN | $114,889 | $287,922 |
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre Cedar Rapids, IA | $144,760 | $305,349 |
Mill City Summer Opera Minneapolis, MN | $28,630 | $128,184 |
Northern Light Opera Company Incorporated Park Rapids, MN | $60,616 | $0 |
Milwaukee Opera Theatre Inc Elm Grove, WI | $172,296 | $0 |