Underworld Opera Company
- Assets
- $15.3k
- Revenue
- $316.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 04/1994
- Data as of
- 04/2023
- EIN
- 94-3083848
Organization Overview
Underworld Opera Company, operating under the name Oakland Opera Theater, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 04/2023, Oakland Opera Theater employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oakland Opera Theater 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 04/2023, Oakland Opera Theater generated $316.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $461.5k during the year ending 04/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UNDERWORLD OPERA CO. PRESENTS PUBLIC PRODUCTIONS AND PERFORMANCES OF ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL MERIT, AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE. MAKES MUSIC, OPERA, THEATER AND PERFORMANCE MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AGES AND CULTURES. PROVIDES OAKLAND WITH A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THAT EMBODIES THE UNIQUE AND VITAL SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FY 2022 - 2023 WE CONTINUED TO PRODUCE OUTDOOR FESTIVALS TO GREAT SUCCESS. ENTITLED: UNDERWORLD OPERA PRESENTS 'LIVE AND OUTSIDE' WEST OAKLAND PERFORMANCE SERIES. WE PRODUCED 5 OUTDOOR "PERFORMANCE CLUSTERS" IN JUNE 2-5 2022, AUGUST 5-7 2022, OCTOBER 6-7 2022, NOVEMBER 4-5 2022 AND MARCH 2-3 2023, FOR A TOTAL OF 12 PERFORMANCE DAYS. WE PRODUCED THEATER, PERFORMANCE ART AND MUSIC OF MANY VARIETIES,AND ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF OAKLAND. WE SAW OVER $10,000 ATTENDEES! WE WERE ABLE TO RUN OUR REGULAR SMASH HIT EVENTS, TOURETTES WITHOUT REGRETS, WHICH CHANGED ITS NAME IN THE PANDEMIC TO THE "RUCKUS AND RUMPUS REVIVAL", AND HOODSLAM, THE ACCIDENTAL WRESTLING PHENOMENON, AND BOTH WERE ABLE TO PERFORM CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. AUDIENCES LINED UP AS FAR AS THE EYE COULD SEE, OUR EMPLOYEES FINALLY HAD WORK AGAIN, AND PERFORMERS GOT TO BE ONSTAGE AGAIN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jo Vincent Parks President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Steven Snider Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lisa Marie Bolin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Cynthia Taylor Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Thomas Dean Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Mia Anastasia Dean Executive Director | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $109,060 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $109,060 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $198,321 |
| Investment income | $85 |
| 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 | $316,825 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $88,097 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,798 |
| Payroll taxes | $119 |
| 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 | $133,240 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,403 |
| Office expenses | $5,467 |
| Information technology | $3,993 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,570 |
| Travel | $852 |
| 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 | $2,375 |
| Insurance | $7,226 |
| All other expenses | $36,917 |
| Total functional expenses | $461,515 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $283 |
| 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 | $15,050 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,333 |
| 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 | $13,261 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $147,277 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $160,538 |
| 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 | -$145,205 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $15,333 |