Pocket Opera Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1977. 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 09/2022, Pocket Opera Inc employed 102 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pocket Opera 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 09/2022, Pocket Opera Inc generated $502.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $496.3k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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:
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POCKET OPERA EXISTS TO PRESENT AND PROMOTE OPERA IN AN ENGAGING WAY IN ENGLISH SETTINGS WITH MINIMAL PROPS AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POCKET OPERA IS A SHOWCASE FOR SEASONED CONCERT AND OPERA ARTISTS PERFORMING INTELLIGENT AND WITTY ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS. IT IS A COMPANY CONSISTING OF SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED MUSICAL PERFORMERS LIVING IN A REGION BLESSED WITH A DEPTH OF SUCH TALENT. THE ENTHUSIASM OF THE COMPANY INEVITABLY SPILLS OVER TO THE AUDIENCE CREATING AN INFECTIOUS WARMTH IS IS LONG REMEMBERED. WE PRODUCED FOUR STAGED PRODUCTIONS AT THREE VENUES IN THE 2021 2022 SEASON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nicolas A Aliaga General Director | Officer | 40 | $43,000 |
Mel Bachmeier President Director | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Yen Bachmeier 2nd Vice President Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Peter Susskind 1st Vice President Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Paul Lorton Jr Secretary Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lisa L Moore Treasurer CFO Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $109,605 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $105,550 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,861 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $367,016 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $101,345 |
Investment income | $1,399 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,298 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $502,542 |
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. | $43,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $209,775 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,401 |
Other employee benefits | $1,448 |
Payroll taxes | $23,384 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $7,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $51,247 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,280 |
Office expenses | $10,780 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,566 |
Travel | $7,457 |
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 | $9,044 |
All other expenses | $4,776 |
Total functional expenses | $496,278 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,290 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,300 |
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 | $72,599 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $216,189 |
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 | $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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $216,189 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $216,189 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Pocket Opera Inc has recieved totaling $33,615.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $19,932 |
Bernard Osher Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $13,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $183 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
San Francisco Opera Association San Francisco, CA | $369,784,114 | $79,158,489 |
Los Angeles Opera Company Los Angeles, CA | $90,291,254 | $36,995,799 |
Broadway Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $29,155,113 | $19,599,136 |
San Diego Opera Association San Diego, CA | $16,926,315 | $9,586,984 |
Portland Opera Association Inc Portland, OR | $27,962,888 | $6,427,298 |
Arizona Opera Company Phoenix, AZ | $9,811,779 | $5,203,116 |
Merola Opera Program San Francisco, CA | $44,068,195 | $6,981,878 |
Southern Nevada Operating Engineers Journeyman & Apprentice Trng Trust Pasadena, CA | $24,160,853 | $2,787,324 |
Hawaii Opera Theatre Honolulu, HI | $9,881,133 | $2,939,876 |
Opera San Jose Incorporated San Jose, CA | $12,606,207 | $4,136,604 |
Long Beach Opera Long Beach, CA | $345,844 | $1,381,983 |
Woodland Opera House Inc Woodland, CA | $1,596,834 | $1,278,208 |