Nonprofit · EIN 25-1864736
NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $91,702 | $109,738 | -$18,036 | $864,520 | $109,056 | $755,464 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $183,321 | $826,008 | -$642,687 | $859,547 | $66,847 | $792,700 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $87,086
- Program service revenue
- $2,074
- Investment income
- $1,500
- Other revenue
- $1,042
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $46,153
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $49,937
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,581
- Travel
- $2,256
- Depreciation
- $1,718
- Program services (functional)
- $17,881
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,420
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,437
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $859,547
- Total assets, end of year
- $864,520
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $109,056
- Net assets, end of year
- $755,464
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $850,914
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $755,464
- Gross unrelated business income
- $1,500
- Gross receipts
- $91,702
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2021
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONNET SOLOMON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $51,923 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONNET SOLOMON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,462 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1205 BOYLE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4711
- In care of
- % MIRIAM A WHITE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JONNET SOLOMON, 1205 BOYLE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
- Signed the 990
- JONNET SOLOMON, OFFICER
- Phone
- (412) 212-8479
- Return prepared by
- S2R Solution
Mission
The purpose of the National Opera House is to restore, preserve and maintain the history, legacy and property at 7101 Apple Street in order toprovide a space that serves as an economic asset to the community.
Program accomplishments
- The National Opera House operates the Madame Dawson Masters Workforce Development Program, a structured training and career pipeline designed to develop skilled professionals and create sustainable employment pathways. Rooted in the legacy of Mary Cardwell Dawson, the program combines classroom instruction, hands-on training, and real-world work experience to equip participants with both technical and professional competencies. The program is guided by an internally developed framework, BLUEMAP, which maps each participant's starting point, progression, and targeted career outcomes to ensure measurable advancement and accountability. The program is delivered through defined processes including recruitment, onboarding, training, professional development, and workforce placement, and includes a six-week intensive training period followed by a three-month applied work experience. Participants receive industry-aligned instruction across multiple tracks, including preservation, construction, and administrative coordination, supplemented by wellness education, financial literacy, and career coaching. Outcomes are measured through job creation, participant assessments, and community engagement, with documented results including workforce placement, new job creation, and long-term career development. The program has generated measurable impact, including thousands of training hours, the creation of new jobs, and successful workforce placement for a majority of participants.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1864736
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $864,520
- Income (IRS master file)
- $91,702
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective January 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $91,702 | $109,738 | $864,520 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $183,321 | $826,008 | $859,547 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $515,304 | $1,231,047 | $1,186,376 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,635,753 | $79,911 | $1,572,137 | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1864736).
Questions about NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE is 25-1864736.
- Is NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2021.
- Are donations to NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JONNET SOLOMON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,923 (JONNET SOLOMON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $91,702, expenses of $109,738 and total assets of $864,520 at year end.
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