San Diego Opera Association
- Assets
- $16.9m
- Revenue
- $9.6m
- Investments
- $9.5m
- Employees
- 167
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 10/1959
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 95-6044429
Organization Overview
San Diego Opera Association is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1959. 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 06/2022, San Diego Opera Association employed 167 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Diego 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 06/2022, San Diego Opera Association generated $9.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SAN DIEGO OPERA IS TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES AND EXCITING, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE POWER OF THE HUMAN VOICE.AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO MAKE OPERA ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, SAN DIEGO OPERA OFFERS EXTENSIVE OPERA EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WHICH SERVE ADULTS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND NORTHERN MEXICO, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, SAN DIEGO OPERA PRODUCED TWO MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS AT SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATER 3 CONCERTS, AND 1 PERFORMANCES 1 AT BALBOA THEATER, 2 AT THE CONRAD AND 1 AT PERFORMANCE OF CALIFORNIA CENTER OF THE ARTS ESCONDIDO,CA.
AS PART OF ITS MISSION TO MAKE OPERA ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, SAN DIEGO OPERA OFFERS EXTENSIVE OPERA EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WHICH SERVE ADULTS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND NORTHERN MEXICO, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Bennett CEO | Officer | 40 | $278,569 |
Jeannie Posner Cfo/coo | Officer | 40 | $197,443 |
Rise Walter Cmo | 40 | $147,088 | |
Bruce Stasyna Music Conductor | 40 | $111,418 | |
Peter Shavitz Cdo | 40 | $104,936 | |
Joan Foster Staff | 40 | $84,769 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
El Sid Lp Commercial Street Rent | 6/29/22 | $237,986 |
Aeg Management Sd Llc Venue Rental | 6/29/22 | $236,612 |
Insane Impact Llc Screen Rental | 6/29/22 | $128,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $349,422 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,101,323 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,831,215 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,281,960 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,422,889 |
| 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 | -$70,468 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$110,705 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,586,984 |
| 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. | $577,860 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,273 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,345,680 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $257,639 |
| Payroll taxes | $197,214 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,128 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $495,206 |
| Office expenses | $136,327 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $428,965 |
| Travel | $217,580 |
| 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 | $26,714 |
| Insurance | $119,354 |
| All other expenses | $68,354 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,788,093 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,126,055 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,835,656 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $467,278 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $229,539 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $85,831 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $564,948 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $115,118 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $9,501,890 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $16,926,315 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $456,796 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $896,317 |
| 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 | $21,525 |
| Total liabilities | $1,374,638 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,730,074 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,821,603 |
| 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 | $16,926,315 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that San Diego Opera Association has recieved totaling $880,782.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Conrad Prebys Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,000 |
Kathryn Hattox Charitable Trust San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $158,485 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $97,700 |
Price Philanthropies Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Price Philanthropies Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Frank M & Lee Goldberg Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE OPERA | $45,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $10,139,734 |
| Earnings | -$292,490 |
| Other Expense | $460,515 |
| Ending Balance | $9,386,729 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Broadway Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $29,155,113 | $19,599,136 |
San Diego Opera Association San Diego, CA | $16,926,315 | $9,586,984 |
Portland Opera Association Inc Portland, OR | $27,962,888 | $6,427,298 |
Arizona Opera Company Phoenix, AZ | $9,811,779 | $5,203,116 |
Merola Opera Program San Francisco, CA | $44,068,195 | $6,981,878 |
Southern Nevada Operating Engineers Journeyman & Apprentice Trng Trust Pasadena, CA | $24,160,853 | $2,787,324 |
Hawaii Opera Theatre Honolulu, HI | $9,881,133 | $2,939,876 |
Opera San Jose Incorporated San Jose, CA | $12,606,207 | $4,136,604 |
Long Beach Opera Long Beach, CA | $345,844 | $1,381,983 |
Woodland Opera House Inc Woodland, CA | $1,596,834 | $1,278,208 |
Lamplighters Music Theatre San Francisco, CA | $529,842 | $1,053,166 |
West Edge Opera Berkeley, CA | $503,118 | $993,606 |