Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 32-0529943

LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND

Tax-exempt · HILLSBORO, OR 97123

Financials

$86K$88K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$86,436$87,996-$1,560$67,035–$67,035
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,371
Program service revenue
$48,009
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$4,596
Net income from sales of inventory
$350
Other revenue
$302

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$5,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$46,886
Occupancy
$19,596
Printing, publications and postage
$3,601
Other expenses
$17,913
Program services (functional)
$77,003

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$68,595
Total assets, end of year
$67,035
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$67,035
Cash, savings and investments
$67,035
Gross receipts
$93,688

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laurence CoxArtistic Director and Board Member15$5,000
Sara RivaraPresident and Producer and Board Member5$0
Alex HemsathSecretary and Board Member1$0
Thomas McAulayTreasurer and Board Member2$0
Catherine HuardBoard Member1$0
Rachelle RiehlBoard Member1$0
Chase ReinhardtBoard Member1$0
Michael MendykeBoard Auditor and Board Member1$0
Cynthia TrifBoard Member1$0
Pat LachBoard Member1$0
Henry CoatesBoard Member1$0
John McNeurBoard Member1$0
Dominique GarrisonAndie Colombetti1$0
Beth KahlenBoard Member resigned 2 251$0
Morena ColombettiBoard Member resigned 7 251$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2142 SE 61ST DR, HILLSBORO, OR 97123-2909
In care of
% DAVID W SMITH
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
2142 SE 61st Dr, Hillsboro OR 97123
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Sara Rivara, 4831 NE Flanders St, Portland OR 97213
Signed the 990-EZ
Thomas McAulay, Treasurer

Mission

Organizations exempt purpose is to produce and perform light opera for the the public benefit and provide educational and vocational opportunities to young theatre artists where possible.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Program activities constituted the organizations 2025 theatrical season which included the production of light operas Patience and Yeoman of the Guard at the Brunish Theater in partnership with Portland5. Both performances involved several dozen production cast and crew members including young theatrical professionals gaining firsthand experience and reached over 800 members of the Portland community engaging multiple generations with the comic entertainment of Gilbert and Sullivan. The organizations activities were generously supported by a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission.
    Expenses $77,003 · grants $2,355

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
32-0529943
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$67,035
Income (IRS master file)
$93,688

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$86,436$87,996$67,035IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Sara Rivara
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Sara Rivara
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sara Rivara
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Sara Rivara
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: David Smith
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Dennis Freeze
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 32-0529943).

Questions about LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND

What is the EIN of LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND is 32-0529943.
Is LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND 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 LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND?
The 990-N for 2024 names Sara Rivara.
Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (Laurence Cox, Artistic Director and Board Member).
How much revenue does LIGHT OPERA OF PORTLAND have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $86,436, expenses of $87,996 and total assets of $67,035 at year end.

Other nonprofits in HILLSBORO

All nonprofits in HILLSBORO · Oregon · Arts, culture and humanities