Nashville Opera Association
- Assets
- $10.8m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 01/1983
- Data as of
- 07/2020
- EIN
- 62-1119830
Organization Overview
Nashville Opera Association is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1983. 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 07/2022, Nashville Opera Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nashville Opera Association 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 07/2020, Nashville Opera Association generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 07/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRAVELY IMAGINE THE POWER AND PASSION OF OPERA AND WHO CAN SING AND ENJOY IT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, NASHVILLE OPERA ASSOCIATION (NOA), TENNESSEE'S LARGEST OPERA COMPANY, HAS CREATED ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES THAT ELEVATE OUR WORLD. NOA ADVANCES ITS MISSION IN THREE WAYS: MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS (4 PER SEASON), OUTREACH PROGRAMS (TAKING OPERA OUT OF THE PHYSICAL THEATER AND INTO THE COMMUNITY), AND ARTIST TRAINING (THE HBCU FELLOWSHIP AND THE MARY RAGLAND EMERGING ARTISTS). THESE PROGRAMS SERVED A TOTAL OF 42,000 PEOPLE IN 2022; 48% OF TICKET-BUYERS ATTENDED THEIR FIRST NOA PRODUCTION AND CAME FROM 43 STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Hoomes Chief Executive Officer And Artistic Director | Officer | 35 | $120,178 |
Cheryl Carr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Powell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Green President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Jones Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stacy Widelitz Guild President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,495,169 |
| Investment income | $114,902 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,530 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$116,715 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$41,334 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,740,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $130,631 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $516,883 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,482 |
| Other employee benefits | $73,400 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,866 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $39,874 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,048 |
| Office expenses | $36,181 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $135,205 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,503 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $174,886 |
| Insurance | $33,221 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,014,768 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,928 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,412,425 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $263,697 |
| 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 | $29,271 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,989,905 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,829,028 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,722 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $386,982 |
| 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 | $400,704 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,428,324 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Nashville Opera Association has recieved totaling $496,197.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $220,000 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: ARTS/HUMANITIES | $99,000 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE BIG PAYBACK 2021 GIVING DAY PAYMENT. | $54,357 |
Mary Cortner Ragland Foundation Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Hca Healthcare Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL FUNDING REQUEST | $30,000 |
Memorial Foundation Inc Hendersonville, TN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $863,936 |
| Ending Balance | $863,936 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis St Louis, MO | $111,453,146 | $9,625,492 |
The Atlanta Opera Inc Atlanta, GA | $26,985,184 | $12,248,438 |
Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc Kansas City, MO | $27,451,625 | $5,560,944 |
Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc Columbus, GA | $18,672,738 | $4,001,433 |
Virginia Opera Assoc Inc Norfolk, VA | $2,261,019 | $3,745,037 |
Kentucky Opera Association Inc Louisville, KY | $4,939,443 | $2,050,260 |
Nashville Opera Association Nashville, TN | $10,829,028 | $1,740,899 |
Opera Carolina Charlotte, NC | $1,027,140 | $1,727,592 |
Knoxville Opera Company Knoxville, TN | $1,743,174 | $1,430,096 |
Opera Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | $5,037,117 | $1,438,726 |
Opera Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $1,161,984 | $594,696 |
Greensboro Opera Company Greensboro, NC | $506,881 | $836,842 |