Syracuse Opera Company Inc
- Assets
- $259.9k
- Revenue
- $421.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Founding
- 03/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7167068
Organization Overview
Syracuse Opera Company Inc is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (A6A) the organization is classified as: Opera, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Syracuse Opera Company 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 12/2021, Syracuse Opera Company Inc generated $421.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.8%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRODUCTION OF PROFESSIONAL OPERA PERFORMANCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAIN SEASON - THREE OPERA PRODUCTIONS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PRODUCTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONAL OPERAS OF HIGH QUALITY AND THE PROMOTION OF YOUNG TALENT NATIONWIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Jaeger Interim Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Brunet Relyea President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Stone Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Ciaralli Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Camile Tisdel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $106,627 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $289,513 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $396,140 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,664 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $972 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $421,792 |
| 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 | $25,556 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $28,223 |
| Advertising and promotion | $450 |
| Office expenses | $1,697 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,141 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $296 |
| Insurance | $4,622 |
| All other expenses | $34,348 |
| Total functional expenses | $217,749 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $258,103 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $1,803 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $259,906 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,460 |
| 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 | $249,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $256,360 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$9,873 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,419 |
| 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 | $259,906 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Syracuse Opera Company Inc has recieved totaling $31,140.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Central New York Community Foundation Inc Syracuse, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM SUPPORT | $28,100 |
Equitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $510 |
Price Choppers Golub Foundation Schenectady, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Metropolitan Opera Guild Inc New York, NY | $11,636,908 | $9,957,948 |
Opera Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $10,821,353 | $11,047,971 |
Pittsburgh Opera Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $33,685,056 | $15,132,156 |
Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc Cooperstown, NY | $19,222,270 | $8,564,842 |
Civic Light Opera Association Pittsburgh, PA | $18,382,442 | $7,903,885 |
Fulton Theatre Company Lancaster, PA | $42,962,045 | $8,952,577 |
Boston Lyric Opera Company Boston, MA | $24,492,285 | $7,326,686 |
New York City Opera Inc New York, NY | $2,464,472 | $3,221,600 |
American Friends Of The Paris Opera & Ballet New York, NY | $1,099,480 | $1,059,401 |
Concerts In Motion Inc New York, NY | $1,668,907 | $960,461 |
Lake George Opera Festival Association Inc Saratoga Springs, NY | $321,221 | $1,192,996 |
Pittsburgh Opera Theater Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $277,338 | $656,627 |