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Nonprofit · EIN 88-0714449

ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY

Also known as ONE OUNCE OPERA

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78703

Financials

$89K$72K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ (amended)$89,265$71,656$17,609$20,543$0$20,543
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,339
Program service revenue
$10,926
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$25,300
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,300
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$31,510
Occupancy
$5,441
Printing, publications and postage
$664
Other expenses
$8,741
Program services (functional)
$66,016

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,934
Total assets, end of year
$20,543
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$20,543
Cash, savings and investments
$20,543
Gross receipts
$89,265

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Julie FioreExecutive & Artistic Director16$25,300
Cristina FloresBoard President1$0
Carmen JohnsonBoard VP & Treasurer1$0
Graham YatesBoard Secretary1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 301716, AUSTIN, TX 78703-0029
In care of
% JULIE A FIORE
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 301716, Austin TX 78703
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Julie Fiore, 1421 Suffolk Drive, Austin TX 78723
Signed the 990-EZ
Julie Fiore, Executive & Artistic Director
Phone
(512) 850-6852

Mission

One Ounce Opera Production Company (aka One Ounce Opera) invites audiences to immerse themselves in dynamic storytelling. We explore contemporary topics through the lenses of diverse trailblazers, forging new paths in the art form for all to enjoy. Since our launch in 2012, we've remain dedicated to reimagining opera in unexpected spaces. OOO has also long been dedicated to creating art that supports, connects, and reflects our diverse community. We center the artistic and performance work of People of Color, LGBTQ+ folks, folks with disabilities, and women - groups historically underrepresented in all facets of the operatic genre. We've become well known for our award-winning, yearly juried short opera showcase (Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera), which puts into practice all facets of our mission and purpose, as well as making us a champion for short-form operatic storytelling as a viable future for the art form as a whole.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • For the past 14 years, One Ounce Opera has collaborated with local organizations, artists, and producers to provide year-round programming for our community and high-quality, paid performance opportunities for our artists. In 2025, OOO presented two free, accessible lunchtime concerts during the Thursday Noon Concert Series in Downtown Austin. They were "Songs of Love" to celebrate Valentine's Day, and the "Holiday Sing-a-long" - an inclusive all-faith, secular and sacred-music event - during the winter season. In 2025, these two concerts provided paid opportunities for 13 singing artists and 1 pianist. The programs were available on Facebook Live and recorded for post-concert viewing, expanding the reach of the programming. Over 150 people enjoyed the programming in-person, and (to date), an add'l 550 have watched the recording. In addition to these two free concerts, OOO collaborated with LOLA (Local Opera Local Artists) on "Jing-a-ling Super Sing," a year-end musical event, which offered paid roles for 15 artists, 2 pianists, and 3 producers/directors and served 105 audience members; and won a spot performing at Here Be Monsters - a two-day indie-classical festival - offering 2 artists, 1 pianist, and 1 composer-librettist paid roles and serving an approx. audience of 300 people.
    Expenses $6,174 · grants $6,174
  • In 2025, the 8th Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera - OOO's yearly short opera showcase - became the most successful to date when analyzing captured data, metrics, artist feedback, and audience surveys. Six sold-out performances of the 8th Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera (FSOO) served over 400 audience members, and supported the artistic work of 11 paid singing-actors (all local artists), 5 production team members, and 5 creators (composers and librettists), whose work was chosen and performed. We also offered 24 paid positions to artists from our roster to work front-of-house (2 of each for each of the 6 performances), further strengthening our commitment to our artist community. FSOO was named to the "Austin Chronicle" Top 10 Events of 2025, garnered a glowing review, and received 15 award nominations, walking away with "Outstanding Original Short Script" as well as "Outstanding Production." We also moved into a new venue that allows for higher-quality production values and a more comfortable, accessible audience experience. The professional videos captured live during the showcase have been added to our Digital Opera Channel (YouTube), and have been viewed over 300 times, furthering the reach for our programming, our artist community, and the creators whose work we champion (note: these videos are captioned in both English and Spanish). Our Executive & Artistic Director spends 70% of their time in support of this large, year-round project - including sourcing, reviewing, adjudicating, and choosing the short opera scores; auditioning and casting the shows and contracting the production team; booking the rehearsal and production venue; marketing and publicity for the showcase; directing the showcase; and managing the overall production.
    Expenses $59,842 · grants $59,842

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-0714449
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,543
Income (IRS master file)
$89,265

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$89,265$71,656$20,543XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Julie Fiore
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Julie Fiore
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Julie Fiore
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 88-0714449).

Questions about ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY

What is the EIN of ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY is 88-0714449.
Is ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION 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 ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY 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 ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY 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 ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY?
The 990-N for 2024 names Julie Fiore.
Who are the officers and directors of ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,300 (Julie Fiore, Executive & Artistic Director).
How much revenue does ONE OUNCE OPERA PRODUCTION COMPANY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $89,265, expenses of $71,656 and total assets of $20,543 at year end.

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