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EIN 56-2521625

Opera on the James

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Lynchburg
State
Virginia
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A6A: Opera
Description
Lynchburg-based Opera on the James provides diverse and accessible opera productions, community education, and supports emerging professional singers.
Total revenues
$349,600
2023
Total expenses
$488,346
2023
Total assets
$1,909,819
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Opera on the James

There were three Opera performances produced by the organization during the year.
the tyler young artist program is a training program to identify emerging professional Opera singers and give them the opportunity to share their love of Opera. This program provides performances to children and youth in schools, in community venues and on the main stage.

Who funds Opera on the James

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Lynchburg Community FoundationAnnual Donor-Designated Grant; General Program Support; Tyler Young Artisst Program Fall 2023 Residency$27,413
Schewel Charitable FoundationOperational Expenses$14,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$10,100
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Opera on the James

NameTitleCompensation
Peter LeonardGeneral Director$72,000

Financials for Opera on the James

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$243,416
Program services$68,752
Investment income and dividends$44,950
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-7,578
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$60
Total revenues$349,600

Form 990s for Opera on the James

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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The College Light Opera CompanyFalmouth, MA$1,470,717
Opera BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$540,847
Ozarks Lyric OperaSpringfield, MO$220,308
Palm Springs Opera Guild of the DesertPalm Springs, CA$393,138
Squonk OperaPittsburgh, PA$440,506
Gulfshore Opera LLCEstero, FL$1,106,270
Winter Opera St LouisSaint Louis, MO$1,325,857
Opera NorthLebanon, NH$659,599
Data update history
January 23, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $14,000 from Schewel Charitable Foundation
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Caplin Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Endowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
701 Main St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Metro area
Lynchburg, VA
County
Lynchburg city, VA
Website URL
operaonthejames.org/ 
Phone
(434) 528-3397
IRS details
EIN
56-2521625
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A6A: Opera
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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