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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1476568

CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE

Tax-exempt · CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401

Financials

$492K$465K2022$451K$481K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$450,651$481,201-$30,550$101,138$44,558$56,580
August 31, 2023990$491,555$464,955$26,600$457,917$302,587$155,330
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$339,975
of which government grants
$14,677
Program service revenue
$83,925
Investment income
$3,168
Other revenue
$23,583

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,550
Other salaries and wages
$55,775
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$146,133
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$6,000
Travel
$3,600
Depreciation
$5,497
Program services (functional)
$439,701
Management and general (functional)
$41,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$149,130
Total assets, end of year
$101,138
Total liabilities, end of year
$44,558
Net assets, end of year
$56,580
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,742
Gross receipts
$450,651
Employees
2
Volunteers
36
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
IA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THADDEUS ENNENEX OFFICIO B
Trustee or director
40$66,090
DANIEL KLEINKNECHTEX OFFCIO BO
Trustee or director
8$37,672
CHAD SONKABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$1,500
ABIGAIL RETHWISCHVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$1,000
JONI WALLACEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOT BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
VIRGINIA MICHALICEKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVID CAVESPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
2$0
MARTHA BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID CHADIMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ADAM KAEFRINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TROY REINEKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CECILIA ROKUSEKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID SWANEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE THOMEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANIEL KLEINKNECHTEX OFFICIO B
Trustee or director
1$34,883
GAIL WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$3,122
CHAD SONKABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$1,000
ANNA BARKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOT BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID CAVESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID CHADIMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CONNOR GRASKCO-SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JENNI HUMMELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHLEEN KLEIMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
THIES KOLLNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VIRGINIA MICHALICEKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CATHIE PAYVANDICO-SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PAUL SCHNEIDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYAN STOBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIELLE TARNOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JONI WALLACEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN WILCOXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN WOLVERTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
425 2ND ST SE STE 960, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401-1848
In care of
% DANIEL KLEINKNECHT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JONI WALLACE, 425 2ND ST SE SUITE 960, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401
Signed the 990
SCOT BROWN, TREASURER
Phone
(319) 365-7401
Return prepared by
LATTAHARRIS LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE IS TO ADVANCE OPERA AS A VITAL, LIVING AMERICAN ART FORM AND TO DEVELOP THE ARTISTS WHO CREATE IT, AS WELL AS THE AUDIENCE THAT APPRECIATES AND SUPPORTS IT.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ANNUAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A PROFESSIONALLY STAGED OPERA, A CHILDREN'S OPERA, AND A YOUNG ARTISTS STAGED OPERA FEATURING YOUNG ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. PROGRAMS BENEFIT THE VIEWING AUDIENCE ALONG WITH THE YOUNG ARTISTS WHO RECEIVE VALUABLE STAGE EXPERIENCE.
    Expenses $439,701 · revenue $83,925

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
42-1476568
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
1998
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$101,138
Income (IRS master file)
$450,651

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990August 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$491,555$464,955$457,917IRS
990August 2022$386,856$384,916$166,372IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE

What is the EIN of CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE is 42-1476568.
Is CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE 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 CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JONI WALLACE.
Who are the officers and directors of CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,090 (THADDEUS ENNEN, EX OFFICIO B).
How much revenue does CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $450,651, expenses of $481,201 and total assets of $101,138 at year end.

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