Pittsburgh Opera Inc
- Assets
- $33.7m
- Revenue
- $15.1m
- Investments
- $708.3k
- Employees
- 153
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 07/1955
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 25-1073139
Organization Overview
Pittsburgh Opera Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1955. 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, Pittsburgh Opera Inc employed 153 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pittsburgh Opera 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, Pittsburgh Opera Inc generated $15.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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
TO PRODUCE A RANGE OF ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE AND ENRICH THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PITTSBURGH OPERA'S CORE PROGRAMMING INITIATIVE IS THE FOSTERING, DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF MUSIC AND OPERA ALONG WITH THE PRESENTATION OF PRODUCTIONS IN A VARIETY OF MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC STYLES, DRAWN FROM THE COMPLETE OPERATIC REPERTOIRE. CASTS INCLUDE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTISTS PERFORMING WITH PITTSBURGH OPERA'S CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA IN PRODUCTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. PITTSBURGH OPERA ATTRACTS A DIVERSE AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 25,000 MUSIC-LOVERS TO THESE PERFORMANCES, MAKING A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL VITALITY OF PITTSBURGH'S CULTURAL DISTRICT. IN THE 2021-2022 SEASON, THE OPERA PRODUCED TWO OPERAS AT THE BENNEDUM CENTER, ONE OPERA THE AUGUST WILSON CENTER AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER, AND TWO OPERAS AT GEORGE ROWLAND WHITE STUDIO, RESPECTIVELY FOR A TOTAL OF TWENTY-TWO PERFORMANCES.
PITTSBURGH OPERA'S RESIDENT ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP THE TALENTS OF EMERGING VOCAL ARTISTS AND STAGE DIRECTORS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE TO THESE ARTISTS THROUGH PERFORMANCES IN THE OPERA'S MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS TWO RESIDENT ARTIST PRODUCTIONS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES AN INDIVIDUAL COURSE OF STUDY DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE FOUNDATION FOR THE EMERGING OPERA SINGER'S BURGEONING CAREER, INCLUDING VOCAL COACHING, CAREER MANAGEMENT COUNSELING, MEDIA COACHING AND MASTER CLASSES WITH OPERATIC EXPERTS, ALL DELIVERED IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SUPPORTIVE AND NURTURING SO THAT SINGERS CAN EXPERIMENT, LEARN AND GROW AS INTERPRETIVE ARTISTS. FOR THE RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM I THE 2021-2022 SEASON, THE COMPANY PRODUCED FOUR FULLY-STAGED PRODUCTIONS WITH ORCHESTRA FOR SIX PERFORMANCES EACH, MAKING IT THE ONLY MAJOR OPERA COMPANY IN THE UNITED STATES TO DO SO. EACH YEAR THE PROGRAM RECEIVES OVER 350 APPLICATIONS FOR 7-8 POSITONS.
PITTSBURGH OPERA'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BRING OPERA CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO BROADEN UNDERSTANDING OF AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE ART FORM AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES LECTURES, DEMONSTRATIONS, STAGED PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, CONCERTS AND RECITALS THAT INTRODUCE OPERA TO STUDENTS FROM GRADES PRE-K TO COLLEGE, AND THAT ENHANCE APPRECIATION OF OPERA AMONG ADULT LIFELONG LEARNERS. OTHER ACTIVITIES MAKE OPERA ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PROVIDE EDUCATORS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO INTEGRATE THE STUDY OF OPERA AND TO ADDRESS STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN ALL CONTENT AREAS. PITTSBURGH OPERA HAS OVER 30 EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO 20,000 PARTICIPANTS ANNUALLY. EDUCATION PROGRAMS IMPACT OVER 900 EDUCATORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Hahn General Director | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $353,767 |
Robert Rak Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $107,266 |
Eugene Welsh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Donald Fischer MD President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Fabrizi Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Carson ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,083,855 |
| Fundraising events | $194,545 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,904,548 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,188,831 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,993,872 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,371,779 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $897,642 |
| Investment income | $776,560 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $34,608 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $120,371 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$68,804 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,132,156 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $191,801 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $474,105 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $336,329 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,110,322 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $83,510 |
| Other employee benefits | $230,599 |
| Payroll taxes | $261,571 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,321 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $114,096 |
| Fees for services: Other | $499,354 |
| Advertising and promotion | $423,842 |
| Office expenses | $167,544 |
| Information technology | $108,813 |
| Royalties | $25,369 |
| Occupancy | $708,553 |
| Travel | $65,994 |
| 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 | $180,925 |
| Insurance | $83,665 |
| All other expenses | $549 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,385,509 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $659,658 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $385,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,216,103 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $90,397 |
| 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 | $133,373 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,191,976 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,300,282 |
| Investments—other securities | $708,267 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $33,685,056 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $337,077 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $449,749 |
| 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 | $786,826 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,556,661 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,341,569 |
| 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 | $33,685,056 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 41 grants that Pittsburgh Opera Inc has recieved totaling $5,510,331.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bitz Foundation Baden, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,010,207 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO RESTORE THE NATIONAL NEGRO OPERA COMPANY HOUSE AS A COMMUNITY CENTER AND INITIATE ARTS PROGRAMMING | $500,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO RESTORE THE NATIONAL NEGRO OPERA COMPANY HOUSE AS A COMMUNITY CENTER AND INITIATE ARTS PROGRAMMING | $500,000 |
Hilda M Willis Tr Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $400,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $16,481,000 |
| Earnings | -$2,701,000 |
| Admin Expense | $92,000 |
| Net Contributions | $136,000 |
| Other Expense | $325,000 |
| Ending Balance | $13,499,000 |
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 |
Cincinnati Opera Association Cincinnati, OH | $40,351,951 | $5,063,717 |
Civic Light Opera Association Pittsburgh, PA | $18,382,442 | $7,903,885 |
Fulton Theatre Company Lancaster, PA | $42,962,045 | $8,952,577 |
New York City Opera Inc New York, NY | $2,464,472 | $3,221,600 |
Opera Association Of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | $1,269,312 | $1,287,831 |
American Friends Of The Paris Opera & Ballet New York, NY | $1,099,480 | $1,059,401 |
Opera Delaware Inc Wilmington, DE | $3,072,019 | $1,326,330 |
Toledo Opera Association Toledo, OH | $4,577,028 | $1,254,776 |