Opera Delaware Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Founding
- 04/1955
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 51-6018055
Organization Overview
Opera Delaware Inc is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1955. 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 Delaware Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera Delaware Inc 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 Delaware Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
OPERADELAWARE IS A PROFESSIONAL NON-PROFIT OPERA COMPANY WITH A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN BOTH OPERA AND ARTS EDUCATION. OPERADELAWARE OPENS THE DOOR TO BOLD, VIBRANT AND CREATIVE OPERATIC PROGRAMMING THAT ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY, TRANSFORMS AUDIENCES, AND ENCOURAGES DIALOGUE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE 2022-2023 SEASON SAW A RETURN TO PRE-PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE LEVELS. THIS SEASON, OPERADELAWARE ENRICHED THE LIVES OF NEARLY 20,000 PEOPLE THROUGH PERFORMING OR PRESENTING OVER 90 OPERATIC PERFORMANCES, LECTURES, EVENTS, AND YOUTH EDUCATION SESSIONS THROUGHOUT DELAWARE AND THE MID- ATLANTIC REGION. THE 2022-2023 SEASON ATTRACTED OVER 1,100 FIRST-TIME PATRONS, AS WELL AS OVER 500 PATRONS FROM OUTSIDE A 30-MILE RADIUS OF WILMINGTON. IN ADDITION, OUR RIVERFRONT STUDIOS SERVED AS HOME TO MANY DELAWARE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR OFFICE, REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, AND EVENT SPACE.
OPERADELAWARE'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS REACHED UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SCHOOLS THROUGH A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, PRESENTATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. THE CURRICULUM, REPERTOIRE AND REHEARSAL TIME ARE CLOSELY TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT BODY. THE 2022-2023 SEASON SAW A RESUMPTION OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVEL PARTICIPATION, GENERATING OVER 5,000 STUDENT INTERACTIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIR PROGRAM, AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM GEARED TOWARDS YOUNG AUDIENCES THAT INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF THE UNAMPLIFIED HUMAN VOICE, WHILE TEACHING IMPORTANT LESSONS ABOUT READING, WRITING, AND MUSIC; AND THE WARNER ARTS ALLIANCE, A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES THE ARTS INTO THE CURRICULUM AS A WAY TO REACH A VARIETY OF LEARNING STYLES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharon Gaudino President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marguerite Thew Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Williams Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Evelyn L Williams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gregory Barclay Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Denson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $206,545 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $375,655 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,518 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $582,200 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $153,976 |
| Investment income | $50,430 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $84,721 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,160 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,002,372 |
| 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. | $93,860 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,304 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $262,130 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,947 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,717 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,393 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,223 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,542 |
| Office expenses | $51,449 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,706 |
| Travel | $26,810 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $11,406 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $106,250 |
| Insurance | $34,659 |
| All other expenses | $62,783 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,354,854 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $842,878 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $205,165 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,587 |
| 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 | $28,687 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $850,873 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $861,728 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,798,118 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,433 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $59,515 |
| 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 | $303,296 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $410,244 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,102,372 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $285,502 |
| 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 | $2,798,118 |