Berkshire Opera Festival is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 2014. 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 09/2023, Berkshire Opera Festival employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkshire Opera Festival 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 09/2023, Berkshire Opera Festival generated $822.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $849.2k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 6 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
PRODUCTION OF FULLY STAGED LIVE OPERA PERFORMANCES WHICH ARE ACCESSABLE TO ALL BERKSHIRE RESIDENTS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCTION OF FULLY STAGED LIVE OPERA PERFORMANCES WHICH ARE ACCESSABLE TO ALL BERKSHIRE RESIDENTS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brian Garman Director | Trustee | 40 | $76,800 |
Jonathon Loy Director | Trustee | 10 | $12,360 |
Kenneth Kramer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vira Slywotsky Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ilene Bliwise Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Noreen Doyle Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $48,190 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $625,133 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $673,323 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $143,834 |
Investment income | $94 |
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 | $822,556 |
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. | $66,950 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,136 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $179,845 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $580 |
Payroll taxes | $22,864 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,495 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,125 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $37,065 |
Office expenses | $1,932 |
Information technology | $708 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $60,593 |
Travel | $16,178 |
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 | $11,345 |
All other expenses | $40,627 |
Total functional expenses | $849,188 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,722 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $71,610 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,065 |
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 | $13,130 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $650 |
Total assets | $159,177 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,827 |
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 | $56,827 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$3,813 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $106,163 |
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 | $159,177 |