Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc
- Assets
- $18.7m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 114
- Location
- Columbus, GA
- Founding
- 08/1962
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7025084
Organization Overview
Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc is located in Columbus, GA. 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 06/2022, Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc employed 114 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Springer Opera House Arts 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 06/2022, Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.8% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO MAKE EVERY ASPECT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS AN INSTRUMENT FOR EDUCATION, PARTICIPATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND GROWTH WHILE USING, RESTORING AND PRESERVING THE SPRINGER OPERA HOUSE BUILDING AS PART OF A WORKING THEATRE COMPLEX. THE SPRINGER SUPPORTS THE SPRINGER SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS, THE GLESCA MARSHALL PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY, SPRINGER THEATRE ON TOUR, THE DEEPSOUTH NEW PLAY CONTEST, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS (SPRINGER GUILD AND SOHO) AND MAINSTAGE SEASON PERFORMANCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ASSOCIATION IS INVOLVED IN LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS, THEATRE CLASSES, AND AN ART LIBRARY INTENDED TO BROADEN THE AUDIENCE BASE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL MATERIALS AND ARTIFACTS. THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCED SHOWS ON THE MAIN STAGE, SCHOOL PERFORMANCES, SHOWS IN STUDIO 2 AND SHOWS IN THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE. THESE SHOWS SERVED THOUSANDS OF PATRONS AS WELL AS MANY STUDENTS.
THE ASSOCIATION HAS A TRAINING PROGRAM CALLED THE SPRINGER THEATRE ACADEMY THAT HAS OVER 700 STUDENTS. THE ACADAMY HAS A STAFF OF PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, DIRECTORS, THEATRE TEACHERS AND TECHNICIANS THAT PROVIDE TRAINING TO MOTIVATED YOUNG ARTIST AND VALUABLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO BOOST THEATRE AND MUSIC PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND THEATRE COMPANIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. CLASSES AT THE ACADEMY INCLUDE VOICE AND MOVEMENT, IMPROV, SKILLS AND DRILLS, SCENE STUDY, PLAYWRITING AND MUSICAL THEATRE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul R Pierce Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $114,843 |
Danielle Varner Managing Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $62,471 |
Pete Temesgen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Levine Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Gaylor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Budge Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,098,533 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,425,523 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,883 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,524,056 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,054,320 |
| Investment income | $174,328 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$102,755 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $351,484 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,001,433 |
| 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 | $31,309 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $177,314 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,194 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,081,860 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $89,455 |
| Payroll taxes | $93,862 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,415 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $139,860 |
| Office expenses | $116,554 |
| Information technology | $21,494 |
| Royalties | $57,650 |
| Occupancy | $276,920 |
| Travel | $129,371 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $700 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $415,656 |
| Insurance | $89,399 |
| All other expenses | $54,577 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,010,040 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,936,703 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $36,950 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $282 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $83,124 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,315,376 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,959,261 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,163,683 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $177,359 |
| Total assets | $18,672,738 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,849 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $188,241 |
| 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 | $308,090 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,902,770 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,461,878 |
| 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 | $18,672,738 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc has recieved totaling $34,667.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
Coweta Falls Steeplechase Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: General support | $12,000 |
Cliboca Foundation Inc Columbus, GA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $167 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sarasota Opera Association Inc Sarasota, FL | $28,856,599 | $10,657,672 |
The Atlanta Opera Inc Atlanta, GA | $26,985,184 | $12,248,438 |
Palm Beach Opera Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $12,939,353 | $9,924,286 |
Greater Miami Opera Inc Miami, FL | $224,438 | $3,555,793 |
Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc Columbus, GA | $18,672,738 | $4,001,433 |
Opera Guild Inc Of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $0 | $1,817,251 |
Newberry Opera House Foundation Inc Newberry, SC | $5,917,873 | $3,673,500 |
Nashville Opera Association Nashville, TN | $10,829,028 | $1,740,899 |
Florida Grand Opera Inc Miami, FL | $7,700,234 | $5,233,007 |
Opera Carolina Charlotte, NC | $1,027,140 | $1,727,592 |
Opera Naples Inc Naples, FL | $3,990,493 | $1,623,867 |
Knoxville Opera Company Knoxville, TN | $1,743,174 | $1,430,096 |