Tacoma Opera Association

Organization Overview

Tacoma Opera Association is located in Tacoma, WA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 05/2023, Tacoma Opera Association employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tacoma 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 05/2023, Tacoma Opera Association generated $405.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $332.3k during the year ending 05/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRODUCE QUALITY GRAND OPERA AND TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS AND EDUCATION TO THE ARTS. WE BELIEVE THAT CLASSICAL MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN MEANINGFUL AND IMPORTANT WAYS. PROMOTE AND INCLUDE ALL VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES INCLUDING SPECIAL ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION OF TRADITIONALLY MARGINALIZED, UNDER-SERVED OR UNDER-REPRESENTED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY; FORGE INROADS FOR YOUNG SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE LIVE PERFORMANCES IN THE THEATERS AT NO COST; PROMOTE THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG SINGERS WITH OUR EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM, TO CREATE THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL STEPS FOR NEW, YOUNG SINGERS INTO THE WORLD OF OPERA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TOA PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE SOUTH PUGET SOUND AS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL OPERA-PRODUCING ORGANIZATION IN THE AREA. THE COMPANY, WHICH PRIMARILY SERVES THE CITIZENS OF PIERCE COUNTY AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH SOUND, BRINGS WELL-LOVED CLASSICS TO AUDIENCES AND INTRODUCES SCHOOL CHILDREN TO THE OPERATIC REPERTOIRE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$97,312
Related organizations$0
Government grants $40,296
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$221,569
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$359,177
Total Program Service Revenue$66,306
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 -$20,511
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $404,972

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