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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3142361

OPERA NEO

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92122

Financials

$693K$686K2022$796K$772K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERA NEO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2024990$796,219$772,121$24,098$46,140$0$46,140
September 30, 2023990$693,106$686,353$6,753$22,042$0$22,042
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$756,794
of which government grants
$30,603
Program service revenue
$39,425
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$45,030
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$61,484
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$147,825
Travel
$71,631
Program services (functional)
$704,632
Management and general (functional)
$67,489

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,042
Total assets, end of year
$46,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$46,140
Net assets without donor restrictions
$46,140
Gross receipts
$796,219
Employees
0
Volunteers
1
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
CA

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 September 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelley HartExecutive Director
Officer
10$0
Peter KozmaArtistic Director
Officer
40$0
Gary PayneBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Sara WombleBoard Member
Officer
10$0
Shaudi MalekBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Mary Ellen ClarkBoard President
Officer
5$0
Therese CollinsBoard Member
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kelley HartExecutive Director
Officer
15$0
Loydene KeithPresident of the Board
Officer
2$0
Barbara WelshOsgaBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Mary Ellen ClarkBoard Member
Officer
5$0
Therese CollinsBoard Member
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5325 TOSCANA WAY APT 6311, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122-5319
In care of
% KELLEY HART
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Kelley Hart, 5325 Toscana Way, Apt 6311, San Diego, CA 921225319
Signed the 990
Kelley Hart, Executive Director

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-3142361 or by the name OPERA NEO.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Opera Neos mission is to nurture and educate the new generation of opera singers by providing them vital performance experience and training while producing affordable relatable and accessible operatic performances thereby investing in the future of opera and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of our city.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • As the only company in San Diego that performs fully staged operas during the summer months Opera Neo fills an important niche in the citys cultural landscape. We present live opera performances in intimate venues offer innovative interpretations of the works performed and feature young emerging artists and unique programming. Our commitment to historically informed performance coupled with thought-provoking relevant staging makes what we do unique in the San Diego community and beyond.
    Expenses $352,809 · revenue $19,712
  • Each year Opera Neo holds highly competitive national auditions that draws over 500 applicants including singers pianists conductors stage managers and stage directors. Anywhere from 20-35 young artists are selected to come to San Diego for intensive professional training mentoring and performance opportunities. Live auditions are held in cities across the country. Opera Neo helps young artists of extraordinary promise to bridge the gap between their academic experience and the expectations of the professional opera world.
    Expenses $345,304 · revenue $19,713

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3142361
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
2015
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$46,140
Income (IRS master file)
$796,219

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2024$796,219$772,121$46,140XML
990September 2023$693,106$686,353$22,042XML
990September 2022$473,442$461,688$15,289IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 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 46-3142361).

Questions about OPERA NEO

What is the EIN of OPERA NEO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERA NEO is 46-3142361.
Is OPERA NEO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to OPERA NEO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPERA NEO 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 OPERA NEO due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPERA NEO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OPERA NEO?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names Kelley Hart.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERA NEO?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPERA NEO have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $796,219, expenses of $772,121 and total assets of $46,140 at year end.

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