Santa Barbara Opera Association
- Assets
- $551.3k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 91
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 06/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 77-0347413
Organization Overview
Santa Barbara Opera Association is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Santa Barbara Opera Association employed 91 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Barbara Opera Association 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 06/2021, Santa Barbara Opera Association generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. 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:
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AS A DESTINATION OPERA COMPANY, OPERA SANTA BARBARA PRESENTS A DIVERSE REPERTOIRE OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY OPERA PRODUCTIONS THAT ARE EXCITING AND HIGH-QUALITY AS WELL AS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE THE BREATH AND BEAUTY OF OPERA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEE SCHEDULE OMAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS & CONCERTS. AS THE ONLY PRESENTER OF PROFESSIONAL OPERA SERVING CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST, OUR COMPANY'S DIVERSE REPERTOIRE INCLUDES POPULAR OPERA FAVORITES, LESSER KNOWN CLASSICS, AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN OPERAS. OPERA SB'S 2020 SEASON WAS MODIFIED IN RESPONSE TO CONTINUING COVID-19 MANDATED CLOSURES. OPERA SANTA BARBARA WAS ONE OF ONLY TWO CALIFORNIA OPERA COMPANIES TO PRESENT THREE LIVE OPERAS IN THE 2020-21 SEASON, INCLUDING TWO DRIVE-IN PRODUCTIONS AND A FULLY STAGED INDOOR PERFORMANCE OF WAGNER'S DAS RHEINGOLD, LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE STATES REOPENING OF THEATERS IN JUNE 2021.
SEE SCHEDULE OEDUCATION & OUTREACH. OPERA SB WAS OBLIGATED TO SUSPEND ALL ITS IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN THE 2020-21 SEASON, DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSURES AND CONTINUING UNCERTAINTY REGARDING THE PANDEMIC. OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOCUS WAS SWITCHED TO ACTIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR THE SAFE REOPENING OF PERFORMANCE VENUES, AND REVITALIZING THE LIVE MUSIC SCENE IN SANTA BARBARA. OUR "OPERATION EURYDICE ORGANIZED AND FUNDED DOZENS OF SAFE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES PURSUANT TO STATE AND COUNTY HEALTH GUIDELINES, SHOWCASING LOCAL MUSICIANS IN A VARIETY OF STYLES INCLUDING JAZZ, FOLK, POP, ROCK, WORLD MUSIC, AND MORE, ALONGSIDE SIGNATURE EVENTS LIKE "OPERA SB SINGS FOR YOU", "OPERA IN THE PARK", AND OPERA/MUSIC THEATER EVENTS AT RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND OTHER SUCH VENUES THAT WERE PERMITTED TO OFFER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
SEE SCHEDULE OCHRISMAN STUDIO ARTISTS. OPERA SANTA BARBARA DEVELOPS THE NEXT GENERATION OF OPERA SINGERS BY PROVIDING MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND VALUABLE TRAINING TO SOME OF AMERICA'S MOST TALENTED YOUNG ARTISTS. OPERA SANTA BARBARA WAS ONE OF FEW AMERICAN COMPANIES TO HOST AN IN-PERSON RESIDENCE OF FOUR YOUNG ARTISTS IN THE PERIOD JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2021. THE FOUR CHRISMAN STUDIO ARTISTS BECAME WIDELY KNOWN IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THEIR PERFORMANCES IN A VARIETY OF PUBLIC VENUES, COVERED ROLES IN THE DRIVE IN PRODUCTION OF DON PASQUALE IN APRIL, AND THEY WERE FEATURED IN THE PRODUCTION OF DAS RHEINGOLD ON JUNE 2021. ADDITIONALLY THEY RECORDED DOZENS OF HOURS OF ONLINE CONTENT WHICH WAS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE COMPANY'S MEDIA CHANNELS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kostis Protopapas Artistic And General Direc | Officer | 40 | $132,843 |
Joan Rutkowski Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patricia Dixon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dylan Minor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicholas Burlett Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Josepha Dirado Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $35,175 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $232,264 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,028,031 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $133,388 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,295,470 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,895 |
| Investment income | $1,375 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,661 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,939 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,403,340 |
| 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. | $131,709 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,632 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $343,989 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,441 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,486 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,341 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $114,840 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,650 |
| Office expenses | $28,714 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $250 |
| Occupancy | $146,871 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $532 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $22,265 |
| All other expenses | $11,042 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,198,429 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,739 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $201,620 |
| 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 | $21,450 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,762 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $124,203 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $518 |
| Total assets | $551,292 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,363 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $62,957 |
| 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 | $121,255 |
| Total liabilities | $220,575 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $58,295 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $272,422 |
| 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 | $551,292 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Santa Barbara Opera Association has recieved totaling $208,290.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES | $113,931 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $35,659 |
Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACCESS | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $17,700 |
Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT | $6,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $83,919 |
| Earnings | $25,284 |
| Net Contributions | $15,000 |
| Ending Balance | $124,203 |
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