Opera Delaware Inc

Organization Overview

Opera Delaware Inc is located in Wilmington, DE. 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 08/2022, Opera Delaware Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera Delaware 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 08/2022, Opera Delaware Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OPERADELAWARE IS A PROFESSIONAL NON-PROFIT OPERA COMPANY WITH A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN BOTH OPERA AND ARTS EDUCATION.OPERADELAWARE OPENS THE DOOR TO BOLD, VIBRANT AND CREATIVE OPERATIC PROGRAMMING THAT ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY, TRANSFORMS AUDIENCES, AND ENCOURAGES DIALOGUE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE 2021-2022 SEASON SAW A SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARD PRE-PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE LEVELS. THIS SEASON, OPERADELAWARE ENRICHED THE LIVES OF OVER 8,000 PEOPLE THROUGH PERFORMING OR PRESENTING 34 OPERATIC PERFORMANCES, LECTURES, AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT DELAWARE AND THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION. THE 2021-2022 SEASON ATTRACTED OVER 400 FIRST-TIME PATRONS, AS WELL AS OVER 200 PATRONS FROM OUTSIDE A 30-MILE RADIUS OF WILMINGTON. IN ADDITION, OUR RIVERFRONT STUDIOS SERVED AS HOME TO MANY DELAWARE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE OFFICE, REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, AND EVENT SPACE.


OPERADELAWARE'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS REACHED UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SCHOOLS THROUGH A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, PRESENTATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. THE CURRICULUM, REPERTOIRE AND REHEARSAL TIME ARE CLOSELY TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT BODY. THE PARTICIPATION- BASED PROGRAMS INTEGRATE THE ARTS INTO THE CURRICULUM AS A WAY TO REACH A VARIETY OF LEARNING STYLES. THE 2021-2022 SEASON SAW A RESUMPTION OF PRE-PANDEMIC LEVEL ACTIVITIES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIR PROGRAM, GENERATING OVER 3,400 STUDENT INTERACTIONS. THIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS YOUNG AUDIENCES AND INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF THE UNAMPLIFIED HUMAN VOICE, WHILE TEACHING IMPORTANT LESSONS ABOUT READING, WRITING, AND MUSIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jerry Bilton
Treasurer
$0
Sharon Gaudino
Vice Preside
$0
Dennis Williams
Secretary
$0
E Andrew Disabatino Jr
President
$0
Carol Denson
Director
$0
Samuel L Moultrie
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $289,056
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$694,067
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,315
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$983,123
Total Program Service Revenue$139,638
Investment income $26,335
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $38,804
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $10,230
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,326,330

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Opera Delaware Inc has recieved totaling $210,812.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC

$50,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC

$50,000
Louis L Stott Foundation

Chadds Ford, PA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$35,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC

$25,000
Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC

$25,000
Chichester Dupont Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: FUNDING OF ARTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

$10,000
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