Opera Lafayette
- Assets
- $935.0k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-2001426
Organization Overview
Opera Lafayette is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Opera Lafayette employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera Lafayette 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 Lafayette generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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
TO PERFORM REDISCOVERED GEMS AND HISTORICAL MASTERPIECES FROM THE 17TH, 18TH, AND 19TH CENTURIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL PERFORMANCES: PERFORMANCES OF 1600S AND 1700S MUSIC IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA NEW YORK CITY. PERFORMANCES INCLUDED JOHN BLOW'S VENUS AND ADONIS AND BEETHOVEN'S LEONORE. PERFORMANCES TOOK PLACE AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS EISENHOWER THEATER AND AT THE SALON DORE AND CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON, DC. IN NEW YORK CITY, PERFORMANCES WERE PRESENTED ON THE STAGE OF THE KAYE PLAYHOUSE AT HUNTER COLLEGE AND THE MUSEO DEL BARRIO THEATER.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION: OPERA LAFAYETTE IS COMMITTED TO INSPIRING A PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR FORGOTTEN REPERTOIRE THROUGHAUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. DURING THE FY20 SEASON, OPERA LAFAYETTE PRESENTED PERFORMANCES AT SUCH DMV INSTITUTIONS AS BOWIE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL, THE HILL CENTER, AND STANFORD IN WASHINGTON; AND AT THE CAROUSEL OF LANGUAGES IN NEW YORK CITY. WE MOVED OUR SUCCESSFUL OPERA STARTS WITH OH! SERIES ONLINE IN THE SPRING OF 2020 AND CREATED ON ONLINE ADULT LEARNING SALON SERIES TO REPLACE PERFORMANCES CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
RECORDING INITIATIVE: AS PART OF OUR ONGOING MISSION TO CREATE A LEGACY OF REDISCOVERED WORKS, OPERA LAFAYETTE CREATED A LIVE, FILMED VERSION OF BEETHOVEN'S LEONORE (1805) WHICH INCLUDED A RE-IMAGINING OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF FLORESTAN'S ACT 3 ARIA. WE ALSO SCREENED OUR NEWLY-RELEASED 2017 RECORDING OF GAUVEAU'S LEONORE, PART ONE OF OUR LEONORE PROJECT, AT THE AVALON THEATER IN WASHINGTON, DC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Mion Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $81,550 |
Ryan Brown Founder And Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $79,600 |
Diana Hossack Former Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $53,250 |
Dorsey Dunn Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Nizam Kettaneh Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ross Ain Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $50,646 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $312,276 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $869,517 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,600 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,232,439 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $79,859 |
| Investment income | $382 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,165 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,465 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,317,563 |
| 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. | $188,330 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,922 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $236,134 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,120 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,236 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,533 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $150 |
| Fees for services: Other | $479,621 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,530 |
| Office expenses | $67,102 |
| Information technology | $8,993 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,028 |
| Travel | $204,688 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,492 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,977 |
| Insurance | $14,537 |
| All other expenses | $539 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,560,065 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,993 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $616,326 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $263,149 |
| 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 | $7,797 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,188 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,540 |
| Total assets | $934,993 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $301,549 |
| 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 | $301,549 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,444 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $345,000 |
| 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 | $934,993 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Opera Lafayette has recieved totaling $1,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jane M & Bruce P Robert Charitable Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
R Michael Tanner Irrv Charitable Tr 032391 Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Capital Concerts Inc Washington, DC | $5,908,234 | $11,646,682 |
Herbie Hancock Institute Of Jazz Washington, DC | $2,606,776 | $2,382,953 |
Opera Lafayette Washington, DC | $934,993 | $1,317,563 |
Dc Jazz Festival Washington, DC | $509,622 | $1,492,287 |
National Association Of Securities Professionals Washington, DC | $381,412 | $1,369,032 |
Garth Newel Music Center Foundation Corp Warm Springs, VA | $11,030,155 | $3,286,449 |
Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc Washington, DC | $1,104,153 | $1,242,168 |
Washington Bach Consort Washington, DC | $1,833,165 | $1,410,889 |
Virginia Musical Theatre Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $428,462 | $648,568 |
Williamsburg Music Association Williamsburg, VA | $1,263,975 | $1,022,675 |
Prince Georges Cultural Arts Foundation Mitchellville, MD | $187,525 | $778,067 |
Jazz Legacy Foundation Incorporated Portsmouth, VA | $138,246 | $665,223 |