Amarillo Opera is located in Amarillo, TX. The organization was established in 1989. 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 08/2023, Amarillo Opera employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amarillo Opera 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 08/2023, Amarillo Opera generated $449.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $516.8k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CELEBRATE THE VOICE BY PROVIDING HIGH CALIBER OPERATIC PERFORMANCES TO THE TEXAS PANHANDLE, NURTURE LOCAL TALENT THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND BUILD PASSION FOR OPERA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERA PRODUCTIONS IN THE FALL AND SPRING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Jane Johnson General & Artist Director  | Trustee | 25 | $65,000 | 
Eric Barry President-Elect  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Rene Brain Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Bill Byrd Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Broc Carter Treasurer  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Cheryl Clark Trustee  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $101,091 | 
| Fundraising events | $1,800 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,688 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,428 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $348,579 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $78,228 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,722 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $449,865 | 
| 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. | $65,000 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,500 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $73,433 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $8,944 | 
| Payroll taxes | $10,632 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,251 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $53,470 | 
| Office expenses | $16,818 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $5,599 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $2,014 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,088 | 
| Insurance | $8,486 | 
| All other expenses | $13,305 | 
| Total functional expenses | $516,790 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,397 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,020 | 
| 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 | $7,001 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,165 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $823,545 | 
| Total assets | $1,082,128 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$95 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $108,828 | 
| 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 | $135,355 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $244,088 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,495 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $823,545 | 
| 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 | $1,082,128 |