Nonprofit · EIN 65-1223761
LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC
Tax-exempt · BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $192,838 | $185,195 | $7,643 | $79,150 | – | $79,150 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $178,222 | $188,586 | -$10,364 | $71,507 | – | $71,507 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $137,606 | $151,833 | -$14,227 | $81,871 | – | $81,871 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $103,050
- Membership dues
- $2,140
- Program service revenue
- $85,593
- Investment income
- $2,055
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,959
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,959
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $111,550
- Occupancy
- $20,225
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,678
- Other expenses
- $8,783
- Program services (functional)
- $185,195
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,507
- Total assets, end of year
- $79,150
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $79,150
- Cash, savings and investments
- $79,150
- Gross receipts
- $192,838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Tramm | Executive Director | 20 | $30,000 |
| Denise Szabo | Company Manager | 20 | $10,959 |
| William Corson | Trustee Chairperson | 20 | $0 |
| Chris Dzerovych | Trustee Vice Chair | 20 | $0 |
| Michael Baruffi | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Shari Loe | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Donald Green | Trustee at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Will Leland | Trustee at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Lauran Corson | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Heath Weisberg | Trustee at Large | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Deal | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Tramm | Executive Director | 10 | $20,000 |
| Denise Szabo | Company Manager | 10 | $8,380 |
| Heath Weisberg | Trustee Chairperson | 5 | $0 |
| William Corson | Trustee Vice Chair | 11 | $0 |
| Michael Baruffi | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Mary Lynne Nielsen | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Donald Green | Trustee at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Will Leland | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Lauran Corson | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Dzerovych | Trustee at Large | 10 | $0 |
| Shari Loe | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Deal | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Tramm | Executive Director | 10 | $20,000 |
| Denise Szabo | Company Manager | 10 | $3,380 |
| Heath Weisberg | Trustee Chairperson | 5 | $0 |
| William Corson | Trustee Vice Chair | 11 | $0 |
| Michael Baruffi | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Mary Lynne Nielsen | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Donald Green | Trustee at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Joanna Hoty Russell | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Lauran Corson | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Dzerovych | Trustee at Large | 10 | $0 |
| Shari Loe | Trustee at Large | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 140 S FINLEY AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1428
- In care of
- % JASON TRAMM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 120 Governor Drive, Basking Ridge NJ 07920
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- William Corson, 120 Governor Drive, Basking Ridge NJ 07920
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael, Baruffi
- Website
- lightoperaofnewjersey.org
Mission
Educational through production of opera musicals and concerts
Program accomplishments
- Production and performance of the opera Madama Butterfly. Over 50 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 400 .Expenses $52,229 · grants $6,557
- Production and performance of Pirate of Penzance. Over 60 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 600.Expenses $77,147 · grants $9,685
- Production and performance of Holiday Pops Concert. Over 40 people were involved in the performance and it was performed to an audience of over 200.Expenses $21,413 · grants $7,688
- Production and performance of various outreach programs largely by the Savoy Faire group. These programs were performed at several Assisted Living and nursing home facilities as well as libraries. Over 20 people were involved and it reached audiences over 500. We also sponsored a Stars of Tomorrow Competition for high school students. This vocal competition featuring music from either Opera or Musical Theater gave the students the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience and vie for prizes. Over 40 students were involved and performed to an audience of over 100. We also produced and presented an A Capella Jamboree concert featuring two Barber shop groups and performed to an audience of approximately 150. And finally we produced a concert entitled A Celebration of the Stage with 5 artists performing various operatic musical theater and classical music selections to an audience of over 100.Expenses $34,406 · grants $6,320
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
- 65-1223761
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $79,150
- Income (IRS master file)
- $192,838
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $192,838 | $185,195 | $79,150 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $178,222 | $188,586 | $71,507 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $137,606 | $151,833 | $81,871 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: William Corson | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 65-1223761).
Questions about LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC
- What is the EIN of LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC is 65-1223761.
- Is LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY 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 LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC 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 LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC 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 LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC?
- The 990-N for 2015 names William Corson.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (Jason Tramm, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $192,838, expenses of $185,195 and total assets of $79,150 at year end.
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