Opera Project Columbus Incorporated
- Assets
- $153.5k
- Revenue
- $283.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 10/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 45-2324535
Organization Overview
Opera Project Columbus Incorporated is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, 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. Opera Project Columbus Incorporated 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 Project Columbus Incorporated generated $283.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $380.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.6% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LOCALLY-PRODUCED OPERAS THAT SUPPORT CENTRAL OHIO TALENT AND ENRICH COLUMBUS AUDIENCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DIVERSITY PROJECT HAS INCREASED THE SIZE OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN AUDIENCE TO 20-30% OF THE TOTAL AUDIENCE. GRANTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN SINGERS TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL AUDITION VIDEOS AND FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. THE AMOUNT OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN SINGERS AND ORCHESTRA MEMBERS HAS INCREASED AS WELL. HOWEVER, THE CROWN JEWEL IS THAT OPC HAS UNEARTHED OPERA MASTERPIECES WRITTEN BY AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMPOSERS, PERFORMED THEM, CREATED HALF-HOUR VIDEOS, AND ARE DISTRIBUTING THEM TO MUSIC PROGRAMS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO NORMALIZE THIS FORGOTTEN MUSIC. THE PROJECT IS CALLED "I, TOO, SONG AMERICA."MAY 2022: THE FIRST SESSION OF THE OPC OPERA ACADEMY WITH STUDENTS FROM THIRTEEN DIFFERENT HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL OHIO. THIS IS CENTRAL OHIO'S ONLY ACADEMY DEVOTED TO LEARNING HOW TO PLAY IN AN OPERA ORCHESTRA AND THE FINER POINTS OF PLAYING IN A PIT ORCHESTRA.THIS FISCAL YEAR SAW THE RETURN TO THE THEATER AFTER THE CHALLENGES OF THE PANDEMIC. THREE SHOWS COMPRISED THE 2021-2022 SEASON:NOVEMBER 2021: "TO SEE AGAIN THE STARS" - A PROGRAM OF OPERATIC FAVORITES CURATED BY OUR MAESTRO SICILIANI TO REFLECT THE ORDEAL WE ALL WENT THROUGH WITH THE SHUTDOWNS, THE ISOLATION, THE FEAR, THE DEATH AND ALSO ALL OF THE JOYS OF LIFE THAT WE CAN NOW CELEBRATE.MARCH 2022: "GREAT AMERICAN OPERA: MENOTTI AND GERSHWIN" - A VERY CREATIVE RENDITION OF "THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF" INTERSPERSED WITH SELECTIONS FROM PORGY AND BESS AND FORMATTED AS A RADIO SHOW.JUNE 2022: "DON PASQUALE" - THE FINAL PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON WAS THE CLASSIC OPERA BUFFA DON PASQUALE BY GAETANO DONIZETTI WITH ALL OF THE BELLS AND WHISTLES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Megan Wetzel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $5,400 |
Cynthia Ruccia President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Allen Baker Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Al Waddell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Kenney Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $37,515 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $238,975 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $276,490 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,030 |
| Investment income | $70 |
| 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 | $283,590 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $540 |
| 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 | $1,925 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $36,364 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,711 |
| Office expenses | $2,439 |
| Information technology | $2,847 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,701 |
| Travel | $26,959 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $7,347 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,372 |
| All other expenses | $452 |
| Total functional expenses | $380,741 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,917 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,622 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $153,539 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,142 |
| 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 | $1,142 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $152,397 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $153,539 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Opera Project Columbus Incorporated has recieved totaling $35,904.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Columbus Arts Council Inc Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GRANTS TO PROMOTE ART AND CULTURE IN COLUMBUS | $19,440 |
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $16,464 |
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