Nonprofit · EIN 62-1015262
KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,693,522 | $2,023,154 | -$329,632 | $1,861,176 | $417,409 | $1,443,767 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,948,539 | $1,884,319 | $64,220 | $1,846,854 | $71,533 | $1,775,321 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,617,301 | $1,590,004 | $27,297 | $1,733,763 | $22,662 | $1,711,101 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $706,944
- of which government grants
- $102,000
- Program service revenue
- $760,451
- Investment income
- $165,372
- Other revenue
- $60,755
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $114,734
- Other salaries and wages
- $310,697
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $493,101
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,540
- Occupancy
- $43,178
- Travel
- $7,929
- Depreciation
- $3,420
- Program services (functional)
- $1,582,472
- Management and general (functional)
- $212,510
- Fundraising (functional)
- $228,172
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,846,854
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,861,176
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $417,409
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,443,767
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,673
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,266,505
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,374,208
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $69,559
- Gross receipts
- $1,693,522
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HARDY | GEN DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $104,399 | $10,335 |
| ALLISON EASTERDAY ALEXANDER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BACKIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERROLD BECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEDROS BOZDOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLDEN CAPERTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FAITH FERGUSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES JAMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL LINCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEENA MCCALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY GRANDE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANIE MELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA MIDYETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CATHY DODGE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA MULLANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF PAPPAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK ROSAMOND | PAST CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ZANE SCARLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAN SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM TRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HARDY | GEN DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $128,750 |
| EMILY ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $10,000 |
| JEANIE MELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $9,200 |
| ALLISON EASTERDAY ALEXANDER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BACKIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERROLD BECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEDROS BOZDOGAN | BOARD MEMBET Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLDEN CAPERTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KATIE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FAITH FERGUSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK HILL | CHAIR, ARTIS Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES JAMES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHERYL LINCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHEENA MCCALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY KLEVELAND GRANDE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA GABOR MIDYETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY DODGE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIA MULLANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF PAPPAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK ROSAMOND | PAST CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ZANE SCARLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAN SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM TRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HARDY | GEN DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $105,726 | $6,852 |
| ALLISON EASTERDAY ALEXANDER | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BACKIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAIRD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EDEN M BISHOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEDROS BOZDOGAN | BOARD MEMBET Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KURT F BRANDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BURDETTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HALEIGH CHASTAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE DAVIS DOWLING | CHAIR, DEVEL Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARQUIS ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HILL | CHAIR, ARTIS Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KULL | GUILD PRESID Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEENA MCCALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY KLEVELAND GRANDE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO FERNANDEZ-ROMERO MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANIE MELTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GABOR MIDYETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA MULLANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PAPPAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA MASINI PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ROSAMOND | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEEDMAN SARBAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZANE SCARLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET SOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK TALMADGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKYE JUSTICE THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM TRENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 612 E DEPOT AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-7609
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALLISON EASTERDAY ALEXANDER, 1515 EDITH LANE, LENOIR CITY, TN 37771
- Signed the 990
- JASON HARDY, GEN DIRECTOR & CEO
- Phone
- (865) 524-0795
- Website
- WWW.KNOXVILLEOPERA.COM
- Return prepared by
- HINES & COMPANY PC
Mission
PERFORMANCE OF OPERA AND MUSICALS
Program accomplishments
- KNOXVILLE OPERA IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OPERA AND MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS IN THE EAST TENNESSEE AREA. EXPENSES WERE INCURRED RELATING TO EIGHT PERFORMANCES OF THREE MAJOR PRODUCTIONS AND 50+ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WHICH WERE COMPLETED IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.Expenses $1,582,472 · grants $232,250 · revenue $760,451
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
- 62-1015262
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6A0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,861,176
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,693,522
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,693,522 | $2,023,154 | $1,861,176 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,948,539 | $1,884,319 | $1,846,854 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,617,301 | $1,590,004 | $1,733,763 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,430,096 | $1,253,435 | $1,743,174 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 62-1015262).
Questions about KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY
- What is the EIN of KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY is 62-1015262.
- Is KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY 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 KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY 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 KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY 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 KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ALLISON EASTERDAY ALEXANDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,399 (JASON HARDY, GEN DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,693,522, expenses of $2,023,154 and total assets of $1,861,176 at year end.
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