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EIN 38-2052726

Detroit Opera Company

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
692
City
Detroit
State
Michigan
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
Description
Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) is the State of Michigan’s premiere opera company, committed to presenting the very best professional opera and dance productions, and serving as a cultural resource for the State of Michigan.
Also known as...
Michigan Opera Theatre
Total revenues
$20,797,237
2023
Total expenses
$21,017,080
2023
Total assets
$51,718,290
2023
Num. employees
692
2023

Program areas at Detroit Opera Company

Main stage Opera and ballet, musical theater performances and local outreach programs.

Who funds Detroit Opera Company

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
William Davidson FoundationTo Support the 2023-24 and 2024-25 Opera Seasons.$2,000,000
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganArts$690,783
Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family FoundationProgram Support$300,000
...and 38 more grants received totalling $4,309,583

Personnel at Detroit Opera Company

NameTitleCompensation
Patty Isacson SabeePresident and Chief Executive Officer
Samantha TeterChief Marketing Officer
Patricia WalkerChief Adminstrative Officer / Chief Administrative Officer$173,142
Andrew BergChief Development Officer
Shawn Rieschl JohnsonChief Programming and Production Officer
...and 26 more key personnel

Financials for Detroit Opera Company

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,041,880
Program services$2,759,892
Investment income and dividends$75,448
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-35,498
Net income from fundraising events$425,090
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,530,425
Total revenues$20,797,237

Form 990s for Detroit Opera Company

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-08990View PDF
2022-062023-05-16990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-12-23990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $2,000,000 from William Davidson Foundation
December 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $180,000 from Ford Motor Company Fund
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 17 new personnel
August 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1526 Broadway
Detroit, MI 48226
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Wayne County, MI
Website URL
detroitopera.org/ 
Phone
(313) 237-7464
Facebook page
detroitoperahouse 
IRS details
EIN
38-2052726
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A61: Performing Arts Centers
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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