West Bay Opera Association Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $228.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Founding
- 04/1962
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-6105053
Organization Overview
West Bay Opera Association Inc is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 1962. 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 06/2021, West Bay Opera Association Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Bay Opera Association 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 06/2021, West Bay Opera Association Inc generated $228.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.0k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (22.0%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WEST BAY OPERA'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE THE PENINSULA COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LIVE OPERA PERFORMANCES AND THROUGH ALL PRODUCTION EDUCATION TRAINING AND AWARENESS-RAISING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE PERFORMANCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WEST BAY OPERA PRODUCES THREE PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY FULLY-STAGED OPERAS I.E. WITH ORCHESTRA CHORUS SETS COSTUMES AND PROJECTIONS EVERY SEASON. THOSE ACCOUNT FOR THE LION'S SHARE OF THE OPERATING EXPENSES. THE OPERA IN THE SCHOOLS OITS PROGRAM REACHES OVER 15,000 GRADE-SCHOOL CHILDREN EVERY SEASON THROUGH PERFORMANCES AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES OF ABRIDGED OPERAS SUNG IN ENGLISH WITH STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE PERFORMANCES. THAT PROGRAM ACCOUNTS FOR ABOUT $18,000 TO $25,000 EVERY SEASON IN EXPENSES AND SERVES 15 TO 25 SCHOOLS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA AND SOUTH BAY. THE PANDEMIC FORCED THE CANCELLATION OF ALL OF OUR PERFORMANCES STARTING MARCH 2020. THEREFORE THE ENTIRE 2020-21 SEASON OCT 2020 TO MAY 2021 WAS LOST INCLUDING THE OPERA IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM GIVEN THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF VISITING SCHOOLS TO PERFORM LIVE. EXPENSES WERE LIMITED TO THE MOST INDISPENSABLE TO KEEP THE ORGANIZATION RUNNING PROVIDE FOR THE BASIC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF OUR BUILDING AND FOR SAFETY UPGRADES TO BE ABLE TO MINIMALLY OPERATE AND PREPARE FOR AN EVENTUAL REOPENING. WE ALSO SPENT TIME REACHING OUT TO PATRONS TO SOLICIT DONATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jose Luis Moscovich General Director | Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
Amber Mcdonald Office Manager | 12 | $9,600 | |
Luis Zurinaga President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Robert Schwartz Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Fei Yu Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Victoria Taylor Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $183,304 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $183,304 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,708 |
| Investment income | $2,720 |
| 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 | $228,732 |
| 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. | $38,096 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,047 |
| 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 | $7,530 |
| Office expenses | $8,904 |
| Information technology | $4,490 |
| Royalties | $22 |
| Occupancy | $9,956 |
| Travel | $102 |
| 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 | $17,980 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $106,957 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,570 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $759,551 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,640 |
| 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 | $59,453 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $185,070 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,132,284 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,747 |
| 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 | $147,336 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $152,083 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $980,201 |
| 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 | $1,132,284 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that West Bay Opera Association Inc has recieved totaling $6,405.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Arts & Culture | $6,350 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |