Nonprofit · EIN 84-2428245
RAISON D ETRE OPERA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $67,009 | $41,054 | $25,955 | $54,496 | – | $54,496 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,751
- Program service revenue
- $10,988
- Investment income
- $12,441
- Other revenue
- $6,829
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,054
- Program services (functional)
- $37,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,541
- Total assets, end of year
- $54,496
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,496
- Cash, savings and investments
- $54,496
- Gross receipts
- $67,009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Briggle | Executive Directtor | 10 | $6,000 |
| Debra Gilroy | Co-founder | 4 | $0 |
| Patricia Kent | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Catherine Gulsvig Wood | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2201 OLIVER AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405-2444
- In care of
- % DEBRA GILROY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 2201 Oliver Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55405
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Debra Gilroy, 2201 Oliver Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55405
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Catherine Gulsvig Wood, Treasurer
- Phone
- (763) 442-0358
- Website
- raisondetreopera.org
Mission
RDO challenges and enlightens public perception of older people through musical presentations performed by seasoned artists for audiences of all ages. RDO envisions a future where the perceived abilities of an individual are not defined by their numeric age. RDO presents musical performances to general audiences, as well as targeted communities (retirement homes and veterans homes) funded through grants.
Program accomplishments
- Presentation of musical concerts to retirement communities, funded by the Deaconess foundation. The expenses were to the performers who sang in this series of concerts.Expenses $8,000 · grants $8,000
- Presentation of the opera "The Mother of Us All" in May, at the Womens Institute in Minneapolis. General public invited.Expenses $23,000
- Program planning for outreach offering: performance of "Bremen Town Musicians" to schools and retirement homes, to occur in 2026 season. Expense is for program executive director ($500/month)Expenses $6,000
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2428245
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $54,496
- Income (IRS master file)
- $67,009
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $67,009 | $41,054 | $54,496 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Debra Gilroy | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Debra Gilroy | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Debra Gilroy | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 84-2428245).
Questions about RAISON D ETRE OPERA
- What is the EIN of RAISON D ETRE OPERA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RAISON D ETRE OPERA is 84-2428245.
- Is RAISON D ETRE OPERA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
- Are donations to RAISON D ETRE OPERA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RAISON D ETRE OPERA 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 RAISON D ETRE OPERA 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 RAISON D ETRE OPERA 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 RAISON D ETRE OPERA?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Debra Gilroy.
- Who are the officers and directors of RAISON D ETRE OPERA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (Gary Briggle, Executive Directtor).
- How much revenue does RAISON D ETRE OPERA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,009, expenses of $41,054 and total assets of $54,496 at year end.
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