Grand Opera House Inc

Organization Overview

Grand Opera House Inc is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Grand Opera House Inc employed 172 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grand Opera House 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 07/2021, Grand Opera House Inc generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.1%) 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

THE GRAND ENTERTAINS, ENGAGES, AND ENRICHES OUR COMMUNITY WITH DIVERSE LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN A WELCOMING, PATRON-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. AS PROUD STEWARDS, WE CELEBRATE OUR CHERISHED HISTORIC THEATERS THAT CREATE ECNOMIC VITALITY AND LIFT THE HUMAN SPIRIT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GRAND OPERA HOUSE, INC. STRIVES TO EXPAND PEOPLE'S HORIZONS BY PRESENTING A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISTICALLY ACCLAIMED PERFORMERS AND BY PRESERVING ONE OF DELAWARE'S ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS.ITS PROGRAMMING REFLECTS AND CELEBRATES THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, HELPING TO ENSURE CULTURALLY LITERATE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AUDIENCES. BY MAINTAINING ITS ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY, TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE, AND COMMITMENT TO SERVE AS THE VENUE OF CHOICE FOR DELAWARE'S PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, THE GRAND EXERTS A CONTINUING INFLUENCE ON THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, AND ENHANCES THE CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY, AND REMAINS A NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED RESTORED HISTORIC THEATER.IN JANUARY 2015, THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE ASSUMED OPERATIONS OF ANOTHER HISTORIC THEATER IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON, THE DUPONT THEATRE (WHICH WAS RENAMED THE PLAYHOUSE ON RODNEY SQUARE). THE PLAYHOUSE OPENED IN 1913 AS ONE OF THE SELECT THEATERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BROADWAY TOURING CIRCUIT. NOW MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD, THE PLAYHOUSE IS THE OLDEST, CONTINUOUSLY-OPERATING THEATER ON THE NATIONAL CIRCUIT. ALTHOUGH THE GRAND ACQUIRED THE THEATER BUSINESS AND SOME PURCHASED ASSETS FROM DUPONT COMPANY, IT OPERATES THE FACILITY UNDER A LEASE FROM THE CURRENT OWNER.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Seiberlich Trane Energy Services
Hvac
$475,442
Delmarva Power
Electric/gas
$135,226
Irwin Seating Company
Playhouse Seating
$311,617
Light Action Inc
Lighting
$131,695
Brandano Displays Inc
Rentals
$125,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,958,275
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,958,275
Total Program Service Revenue$301,706
Investment income $82,094
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $242,334
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $39,023
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,641,667

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Grand Opera House Inc has recieved totaling $400,031.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Welfare Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: RE-BUILDING THE GRAND

$150,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT

$40,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT

$40,000
Laffey-Mchugh Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
Delaware Curative Workshop Inc

Greenville, DE

PURPOSE: GOODWORKS/CHARITY

$18,125
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