Nonprofit · EIN 46-1049598
THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $112,590 | $248,917 | -$136,327 | $126,387 | $74,874 | $51,513 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $406,326 | $171,304 | $235,022 | $275,901 | $88,061 | $187,840 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $192,865 | $193,041 | -$176 | $33,181 | $80,363 | -$47,182 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,230
- of which government grants
- $31,775
- Program service revenue
- $13,835
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,525
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $7,850
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,031
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $67,914
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,400
- Accounting fees
- $17,193
- Occupancy
- $46,450
- Travel
- $13
- Program services (functional)
- $184,514
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,313
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,090
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $275,901
- Total assets, end of year
- $126,387
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $74,874
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,513
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $51,513
- Gross receipts
- $112,590
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP SHNEIDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $3,500 |
| MICHAEL FREEDMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IVANA MESTROVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEVEN HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PETER TEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP SHNEIDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FREEDMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IVANA MESTROVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEVEN HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PETER TEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP SHNEIDMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FREEDMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IVANA MESTROVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEVEN HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PETER TEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 307 W 38TH ST STE 1614, NEW YORK, NY 10018-2913
- In care of
- % STEINHAARDT FOUNDATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PHILIP SHNEIDMAN, SAME AS C ABOVE, NEW YORK, NY 10018
- Signed the 990
- PHILIP SHNEIDMAN, PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 663-4361
- Website
- www.lotny.org
- Return prepared by
- RICH AND BANDER LLP
Mission
THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY (LOTNY) EXPLORES UNCHARTERED CORNERS OF MUSIC BOTH OLD AND NEW. OUR MISSION IS TO STRIP THE ARTIFICE FROM OPERA AND CREATE INTIMATE EXPERIENCES TO RECONNECT WITH THE MUSIC, THE PERFORMANCE, AND THE STORY. LITTLE AND OPERA DO NOT OFTEN GO TOGETHER. WE USE SCALE TO MAKE OPERA MORE APPROACHABLE TO A NEW PUBLIC, WHILE CHALLENGING EXPERIENCED OPERAGOERS AND PERFORMERS TO THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT THE MEDIUM.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OExpenses $184,514 · revenue $13,835
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1049598
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $126,387
- Income (IRS master file)
- $112,590
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $112,590 | $248,917 | $126,387 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $406,326 | $171,304 | $275,901 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $192,865 | $193,041 | $33,181 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $65,484 | $56,571 | $11,380 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-1049598).
Questions about THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC
- What is the EIN of THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC is 46-1049598.
- Is THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC 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 THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PHILIP SHNEIDMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,500 (PHILIP SHNEIDMAN, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,590, expenses of $248,917 and total assets of $126,387 at year end.
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