Nonprofit · EIN 45-0464803
NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · PARK RAPIDS, MN 56470
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $140,675 | $117,297 | $23,378 | $95,218 | $0 | $95,218 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $117,220 | $117,858 | -$638 | $71,840 | $0 | $71,840 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $118,203 | $116,775 | $1,428 | $62,044 | $0 | $62,044 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,107
- Program service revenue
- $41,267
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,301
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $28,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $42,900
- Occupancy
- $18,380
- Printing, publications and postage
- $13,062
- Other expenses
- $42,955
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $95,218
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $95,218
- Cash, savings and investments
- $95,218
- Gross receipts
- $140,675
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Paul | Projects Manager Technical Director | 6 | $5,000 |
| Lisa Dove | Associate Artistic Director Stage Director | 6 | $3,500 |
| Gina Singer | Props Master | 2 | $2,750 |
| Karen Palmen | Board Member Choreographer | 3 | $2,500 |
| Brian Ahart | President | 3 | $2,200 |
| Scott Guidry | Music Director | 2 | $2,000 |
| Finn Paul | Assistant Technical Director | 2 | $2,000 |
| Victoria Harju | Costumer | 2 | $2,000 |
| Hawken Paul | NLOKids Director | 1 | $2,000 |
| Sarah Kaufenberg | Accompanist | 2 | $1,500 |
| Neegonee Bruner | NLOKids Cultural Director | 2 | $1,250 |
| Kai James | NLOKids Assistant | 1 | $800 |
| Elizabeth Rempker | NLOIKids Assistant | 1 | $700 |
| Paul Dove | Artistic Director Foounder | 10 | $0 |
| Patricia Dove | Board Member Founder | 0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorri Jager | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Zachary Johnson | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Gail Ahart | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Julianne Kjenaas | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Kehr | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Abby Jasmer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Shelly Mahowald | Board Member | 0.98 | $0 |
| Marie Nordberg | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Swan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Paul | Technical Director Workshop facilitator | 6 | $5,000 |
| David Andrew MacDonald | Visiting Artist | 2 | $4,000 |
| Lisa Dove | Associate Artistic Director Stage Director | 6 | $3,500 |
| Gina Singer | Props Master | 2 | $2,750 |
| Karen Palmen | Board Member Choreographer | 2 | $2,500 |
| Ryan Webber | Music Director | 2 | $2,500 |
| Melanie Goodreaux | Workshop facilitator | 1 | $2,250 |
| Brian Ahart | President | 3 | $2,000 |
| Finn Paul | Assistant Technical Director | 3 | $2,000 |
| Sarah Kaufenberg | Accompanist | 1 | $1,500 |
| Patricia Dove | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Paul Dove | Artistic Director | 10 | $0 |
| Zachary Johnson | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Ahart | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Juliann Kjenaas | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Kehr | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Faith Kern | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lorri Jager | Board Member | 0.97 | $0 |
| Abby Jasmer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Shelly Mahowald | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Marie Nordberg | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Swan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Paul | Technical Director Workshop facilitator | 6 | $5,000 |
| Lisa Dove | Associate Artistic Director Stage Director | 6 | $4,000 |
| Gina Singer | Props Master | 3 | $2,750 |
| Karen Palmen | Choreographer | 3 | $2,500 |
| Ryan Webber | Music Director | 3 | $2,500 |
| Melanie Goodreaux | Workshop facilitator | 3 | $2,250 |
| Finn Paul | Assistant Technical Director | 3 | $2,200 |
| Brian Ahart | President | 3 | $2,000 |
| Lorri Jager | Board Member Stage Manager | 3 | $2,000 |
| David Leidy | Guest Filmmaker | 1 | $2,000 |
| Faith Kern | Board Member Costumer | 2 | $1,500 |
| Trevor Miller | Young Artist | 2 | $1,250 |
| Sarah Kaufenberg | Accompanist | 2 | $1,000 |
| Jeffrey Nolan | Workshop Co-director | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawken Paul | Workshop Co-director | 1 | $1,000 |
| Patricia Dove | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Paul Dove | Artistic Director | 10 | $0 |
| Zachary Johnson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Ahart | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Juliann Kjenaas | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jan Kehr | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Abby Jasmer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Shelly Mahowald | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Marie Nordberg | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Swan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 102, PARK RAPIDS, MN 56470-0102
- In care of
- % PAUL T DOVE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 11700 Island Lake Drive, Park Rapids MN 56470
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Paul T Dove, 11700 Island Lake Dr, Park Rapids MN 56470
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Paul Dove, Artistic Director
- Phone
- (218) 252-7096
- Website
- www.northernlighopera.org
Mission
The primary exempt purpose of Northern Light Opera Company NLOC is to provide arts and educational opportunities to the community The primary program is a presentation of an annual music theater presentation led by professional stage director scenic and technical director choreographer music director pit orchestra of professional musicians and lighting and sound designers Volunteers from the community spend hundreds of hours as set and costume builders Sixty Actorsingersmusicians have an opportunity to perform for an audience of over 2000 patronsNLOC also presents educational workshops NLOKids Drama Camp 3-weeks WorkBench New Play workshop 1-week Workbench Filmmaking workshop 1-week and sponsored production of a public performance of A very good Christmas Carol developed in conjunction with NLOC
Program accomplishments
- 0
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0464803
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $95,218
- Income (IRS master file)
- $140,675
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $140,675 | $117,297 | $95,218 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $117,220 | $117,858 | $71,840 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $118,203 | $116,775 | $62,044 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Paul T Dove | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 45-0464803).
Questions about NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED is 45-0464803.
- Is NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED 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 NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED 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 NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED 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 NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED?
- The 990-N for 2013 names Paul T Dove.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (Gregory Paul, Projects Manager Technical Director).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN LIGHT OPERA COMPANY INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $140,675, expenses of $117,297 and total assets of $95,218 at year end.
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