The Opera League Of Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opera League Of Los Angeles 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, Opera League Of Los Angeles generated $294.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $225.3k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.4%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT THE LOS ANGELES OPERA THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM AND FUNDRAISING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEMINARS/MUSICALES - THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND MUSICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL GOALS.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS EVENTS - THESE UNIQUE ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO OPERA LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES' MEMBERS AND INCLUDE BACKSTAGE MAGIC, PREMIER, PREVIEW, VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION, AND OTHER OFFERINGS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON.
AFRICAN-AMERICANS FOR LOS ANGELES OPERA - THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MUSICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Todd Calvin President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Gary Murphy Vice President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Beth Long Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ruth Bachofner Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Patricia Burke Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marlene Chavez Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $37,817 |
| Fundraising events | $35,750 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,130 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $93,697 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,593 |
| Investment income | $96,282 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,249 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,814 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $34,593 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $294,228 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,928 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,810 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,370 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31,878 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $57,252 |
| Information technology | $13,674 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,090 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $916 |
| All other expenses | $400 |
| Total functional expenses | $225,318 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,300 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,895 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $138 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $52,049 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,950 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,341,198 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,439,530 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,936 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $17,936 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,096,488 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $325,106 |
| 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 | $1,439,530 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Opera League Of Los Angeles has awarded $215,500 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOS ANGELES OPERA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
LOS ANGELES OPERA PURPOSE: OPERA CAMP | $50,000 |
LOS ANGELES OPERA PURPOSE: EDUCATION FUND | $9,500 |
LOS ANGELES OPERA PURPOSE: IN HONOR OF PETER HEMMINGS | $1,000 |
LOS ANGELES OPERA PURPOSE: SPECIAL | $30,000 |