Opera Festival Of Chicago Inc is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (A6A) the organization is classified as: Opera, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera Festival Of Chicago 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 09/2023, Opera Festival Of Chicago Inc generated $310.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $301.3k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.1% per year over the past 3 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:
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TO PRESENT WORLD-CLASS STANDARD PRODUCTIONS OF ITALIAN OPERA MASTERPIECES IN CHICAGO THAT RARELY GRACE THE STAGE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRESENTED TWO PERFORMANCES OF THE FULLY-STAGED OPERA ATTILA BY GIUSEPPE VERDI. THE PRODUCTION PERFORMED AT EVANSTON'S CAHN AUDITORIUM FEATURED A CAST OF PROFESSIONAL SINGERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ACCOMPANIED BY A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA.
PRESENTED TWO PERFORMANCES OF THE FULLY-STAGED OPERA MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL BY ILDEBRANDO PIZZETTI. THE PRODUCTION PERFORMED AT THE CHICAGO TEMPLE FEATURED A CAST OF PROFESSIONAL SINGERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ACCOMPANIED BY A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA.
FESTIVAL ARTISTS PRESENTED AN ITALIAN SOIREE FEATURING MUSIC INSPIRED BY OUR SEASON THEME OF POWER GLORY AND BETRAYAL. FAMOUS ARIAS DUETS AND TRIOS ALTERNATED WITH INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INSPIRED BY SOME OF THE GREATEST ITALIAN OPERAS OF ALL TIMES AND PERFORMED ON PIANO FLUTE AND ACCORDION BY THREE GREAT VIRTUOSI OF THESE INSTRUMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank Devincentis Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Pils Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Corpus Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sasha Gerritson Interim General Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Massey General Director | Officer | 10 | $12,000 |
Ray Frick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,540 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $257,935 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,475 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,644 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $310,119 |
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. | $22,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $176,388 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $12,212 |
Office expenses | $3,643 |
Information technology | $6,705 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,515 |
Travel | $17,223 |
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 | $3,803 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $301,329 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,997 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,997 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,997 |
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 | $2,997 |