Hawaii Opera Theatre is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Hawaii Opera Theatre employed 82 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawaii Opera Theatre 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 05/2022, Hawaii Opera Theatre generated $2.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 05/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PRESENT OPERA PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH OPERA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OPERA PERFORMANCES: HOT'S 2022-2023 SEASON INCLUDED THREE MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AT THE BLAISDELL CONCERT HALL INCLUDING "THE SECRET GARDEN" BY NOLAN GASSER AND CAREY HARRISON (OCTOBER 2022); DONIZETTI'S "THE ELIXIR OF LOVE" (FEBRUARY 2023) PERFORMED IN ENGLISH AND SET IN HAWAII IN A NEW PRODUCTION CREATED BY HOT; AND PUCCINI'S SOLE COMIC OPERA, "GIANNI SCHICCHI" (APRIL 2023). FOR THE FIRST FULL SEASON IN HOT'S INTIMATE STUDIO 101 SPACE, THE COMPANY PRESENTED SIX ECLECTIC PROGRAMS THAT BLENDED OPERA, ART SONG, VOCAL JAZZ AND TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN MUSIC, FOCUSING ON LOCAL TALENT IN ONE-HOUR PERFORMANCES IN A CABARET-LIKE SETTING.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:HOT'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REACHED OVER 15,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF HAWAII. PROGRAMMING INCLUDED HOT'S OPERA EXPRESS TOURING SHOW, A FAMILY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTION OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE", THAT TRAVELLED ACROSS OAHU, MAUI, AND KAUAI. HOT'S RESIDENCY PROGRAM WENT TO FOUR SCHOOLS, ALL OF WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED AS TITLE 1, TO CREATE ORIGINAL OPERAS WRITTEN BY STUDENTS; ALL RESIDENCIES CULMINATED IN PERFORMANCES BEFORE THE ENTIRE SCHOOL OF STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS. OPERA FOR EVERYONE, A PROGRAM THAT INVITES STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL OF EACH MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION, COMPLETE WITH ORCHESTRA, SETS, AND COSTUMES, SERVED OVER 1,200 DURING THE SEASON. IN A COLLABORATION WITH HAWAII YOUTH OPERA CHORUS, HOT'S EDUCATION TEAM ALSO PRODUCED AN ADAPTATION OF MOZART'S "THE MAGIC FLUTE." THIS PRODUCTION WAS THE CULMINATION OF OPERATUNITIES, A SUMMER PROGRAM CREATED BY HYOC WITH HOT TO TEACH THEATRE SKILLS TO A NEW GENERATION OF PERFORMERS.HOT'S ORVIS OPERA STUDIO AND ORVIS YOUNG VOICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE, YEAR-ROUND WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES WITH LOCAL AND VISITING ARTISTS TO ADULT AND HIGH-SCHOOL-LEVEL SINGERS WHO WANT TO EXPAND THEIR SKILLS IN PRESENTATION, DICTION, STAGE COMBAT, AND VOCAL TECHNIQUES. BOTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESS TO MAINSTAGE EXPERIENCE IN THE HOT CHORUS AS WELL AS MINOR SOLO OPPORTUNITIES, IN ADDITION TO GROUP RECITALS TWICE A YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steven Prieto President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Andrea Zannoni Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marrie Schaefer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Linda C Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John L Knorek Co-Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
James H Mccoy President Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $313,717 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $256,534 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,499,491 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,069,742 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $436,388 |
Investment income | $98,636 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $264,403 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,844 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $65,416 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,939,876 |
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. | $174,624 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,104 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $834,768 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,740 |
Other employee benefits | $97,522 |
Payroll taxes | $93,500 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,175 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,428 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $38,250 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,876 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,905 |
Office expenses | $57,154 |
Information technology | $52,270 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $401,556 |
Travel | $25,694 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $84,514 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,232 |
Insurance | $25,552 |
All other expenses | $10,721 |
Total functional expenses | $2,895,982 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,502,912 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $151,429 |
Accounts receivable, net | $327,722 |
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 | $100,017 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,021,836 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,777,217 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,881,133 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,574 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $408,744 |
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 | $3,423,202 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,029,520 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$3,266,372 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,117,985 |
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 | $9,881,133 |