Union Avenue Opera Theatre
- Assets
- $288.6k
- Revenue
- $438.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 01/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0523690
Organization Overview
Union Avenue Opera Theatre is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Union Avenue Opera Theatre employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Union Avenue Opera Theatre 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 12/2021, Union Avenue Opera Theatre generated $438.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $306.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF UNION AVENUE OPERA IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIFTED, EMERGING ARTISTS AND TO OFFER VIBRANT AND AFFORDABLE OPERA EXPERIENCES IN ORIGINAL LANGUAGES TO AUDIENCES THAT REFLECT THE BREADTH AND DIVERSITY OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION. BELIEVING THAT THE ARTS ARE VITAL TO THE HEALTH AND REPUTATION OF A COMMUNITY, UNION AVENUE OPERA IS COMMITTED TO ITS URBAN SETTING, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND ARTISTIC INTEGRITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UAO HAS AS ITS PRINCIPAL MISSION TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING VOCAL ARTISTS TO PERFORM IN FULLY STAGED OPERAS PERFORMED IN THEIR ORIGINAL LANGUAGE. ANCILLARY TO THE CORE ACTIVITY, UAO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTRUMENTALISTS, STAGE DIRECTORS, COSTUMERS, AND OTHER PERSONNEL WHO WORK TOGETHER IN PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL CALIBER OPERA PRODUCTIONS. UAO PROVIDES MUSICAL PERFORMANCES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT AN AFFORDABLE COST TO EVERYONE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Schoonover Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $35,000 |
Marilyn Sheperd President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Swanson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Roach Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas Allebach Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Gilleo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $158,355 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $176,435 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $334,790 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76,511 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,423 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $438,349 |
| 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. | $89,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,375 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,734 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,651 |
| Office expenses | $16,688 |
| Information technology | $2,417 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,500 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $328 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,814 |
| Insurance | $9,135 |
| All other expenses | $700 |
| Total functional expenses | $306,293 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,447 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $124,199 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $288,646 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $959 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,259 |
| 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 | $6,000 |
| Other liabilities | $1,348 |
| Total liabilities | $9,566 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $279,080 |
| 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 | $288,646 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Union Avenue Opera Theatre has recieved totaling $21,570.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission St Louis, MO PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS | $8,941 |
St Louis Community Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GIVE STL DAY GRANT | $6,378 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $5,100 |
Mr And Mrs Sanford N Mcdonnell Foundation Saint Albans, MO PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $101 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ravinia Festival Association Highland Park, IL | $230,171,878 | $43,242,885 |
Omaha Performing Arts Society Omaha, NE | $32,168,813 | $11,794,799 |
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN | $19,745,641 | $23,020,214 |
Cave Hill Investment Company Louisville, KY | $206,891,533 | $9,697,721 |
Culture House Olathe, KS | $1,423,663 | $1,449,924 |
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Hoogland Center For The Arts Inc Springfield, IL | $6,969,049 | $1,022,079 |
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Natya Dance Theatre Oakbrook, IL | $1,497,460 | $845,551 |
Tobacco Road Incorporated Chicago, IL | $6,766,640 | $242,517 |
Circus Flora Inc Saint Louis, MO | $192,585 | $837,921 |
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