Long Beach Opera

Organization Overview

Long Beach Opera is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Long Beach Opera employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Long Beach Opera 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, Long Beach Opera generated $1.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENGAGING PEOPLE THROUGH PROVOCATIVE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THAT CHALLENGE, CONNECT AND INSPIRE. LONG BEACH OPERA LBO PRODUCES OPERAS IN PERFORMING ARTS VENUES IN LONG BEACH AND REGIONALLY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN LONG BEACH OPERAS FY 21 SEASON, THE COMPANY PRESENTED A DIGITAL FUNDRAISER AND PROGRAM ENTITLED THE 2020 SONGBOOK AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 500, A NEW OPERATIC WEB SERIES CALLED DESERT IN AUDIENCE OF OVER 1,000, AND ONE OF THE FIRST POST-PANDEMIC LIVE PERFORMANCES ENTITLED LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES BY PHILLIP GLASS AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,000. LONG BEACH OPERA ALSO ANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JAMES DARRAH, ONLY THE THIRD IN THE COMPANYS HISTORY.


OPERA ENCOUNTER IS LBOS EDUCATION INITIATIVE. IT INCLUDES OPERA PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOLS AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS TO STUDENTS AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES FOR DRESS REHEARSALS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SERVING 10 SCHOOLS AND APPROXIMATELY 1500 STUDENTS PER YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Rivera
Executive Director And CEO
$102,874
Robert Braun
President
$0
Allan Dinkoff
Vice President
$0
Susan Bienkowski
Treasurer
$0
Mark Taylor
Secretary
$0
Karen Molleson
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$127,162
Related organizations$0
Government grants $437,538
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$735,762
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $34,743
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,300,462
Total Program Service Revenue$96,747
Investment income $773
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$15,999
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,381,983

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Long Beach Opera has recieved totaling $126,213.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Long Beach Community Foundation

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: PADDLE GIFT/ANNUAL FUND

$46,022
Richard C Seaver Charitable Trust 12-28-78

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$40,000
Ralph M Parsons Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

$40,000
Mentors For Youth & Adults Worldwide

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: FILM REHEARSALMUSIC

$150
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$41
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