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Opera Maine produces creative inspiring and professional opera performances of artistic excellence. We foster young operatic talent, provide educational opportunities, and engage our audience, supporters, and community in collaborative ways that excite enthusiasm for the art form.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$649.9K
Program Spending
78%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$417.6K
Total Expenses
▼$610.3K
Total Assets
$310K
Total Liabilities
▼$37.8K
Net Assets
$272.2K
Officer Compensation
→$95.2K
Other Salaries
$43.6K
Investment Income
$7,595
Fundraising
▼$62.1K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$120K
Awards Found
10
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A NEW PRODUCTION OF SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET BY COMPOSER AND LIBRETTIST STEPHEN SONDHEIM.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT PORTOPERA'S NEW PRODUCTION OF VERDI'S "AIDA" AND ACCOMPANYING FILMFEST FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT PERFORMANCES OF PUCCINI'S "MADAMA BUTTERFLY."
National Endowment for the Arts
$12.5K
TO SUPPORT OPERA MAINES NEW PRODUCTION OF THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO BY COMPOSER WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART AND LIBRETTIST LORENZO DA PONTE AND RELATED COMMUNITY EVENTS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$12.5K
TO SUPPORT A NEW PRODUCTION OF VERDI'S "RIGOLETTO" AND ACCOMPANYING FILMFEST FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.   
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
TO SUPPORT A NEW PRODUCTION OF THE FLYING DUTCHMAN BY RICHARD WAGNER.
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
TO SUPPORT OPERA MAINES NEW PRODUCTION OF THE MAGIC FLUTE BY WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART AND LIBRETTIST EMANUEL SCHIKANEDER AND RELATED COMMUNITY EVENTS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
TO SUPPORT A NEW PRODUCTION OF PUCCINI'S "LA BOHEME," A COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS, AND AN EXPANSION OF THE CHILDREN'S CHORUS TRAINING PROGRAM.
National Endowment for the Arts
$10K
TO SUPPORT A NEW OPERA PRODUCTION OF ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK'S "HANSEL AND GRETEL."
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $649.9K | $417.6K | $610.3K | $310K | $272.2K |
| 2022 | $549.4K | $342.6K | $524.1K | $231.9K | $231.9K |
| 2021 | $496.8K | $321.9K | $370.6K | $242.1K | $217.1K |
| 2020 | $210K | $192.4K |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Arlene Palmer Schwind | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Hart | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Constance Bingham | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Plumb | Clerk | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Arlene Palmer Schwind
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leslie Hart
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Constance Bingham
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Plumb
Clerk
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Koelker | Executive Director | 32 | $63.6K | $0 | $0 | $63.6K |
| Dona D Vaughn | Artistic Director | 10 | $21.3K | $0 | $0 | $21.3K |
Caroline Koelker
Executive Director
$63.6K
Hrs/Wk
32
Compensation
$63.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dona D Vaughn
Artistic Director
$21.3K
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$21.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Elderkin | Immediate Past President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| April Ylvisaker Tardiff | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Astor | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Hunt | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Serrage | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Becker | Trustee |
Ann Elderkin
Immediate Past President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
April Ylvisaker Tardiff
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth Astor
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $149.2K |
| $118.1K |
| $90.9K |
| 2019 | $462.1K | $278.1K | $412.3K | $133.5K | $30.1K |
| 2017 | $393.2K | $210.1K | $395.2K | $114K | -$8,307 |
| 2016 | $396.5K | $210.2K | $398K | $118K | -$6,364 |
| 2015 | $315.9K | $194.2K | $283.8K | $98.1K | -$4,872 |
| 2014 | $352.3K | $206.5K | $372.6K | $103.3K | -$37K |
| 2013 | $402.4K | $173.3K | $378.6K | $107K | -$16.7K |
| 2012 | $346.8K | $188.3K | $359.3K | $104.2K | -$40.4K |
| 2011 | $357.4K | $235.3K | $325.8K | $95K | -$28K |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
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| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jane Berentson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Mohlin | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Rubinstein | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosemary Harris | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Toy Watson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Schubert | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Elizabeth Hunt
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth Serrage
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Becker
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jane Berentson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katherine Mohlin
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Larry Rubinstein
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rosemary Harris
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Toy Watson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Warren Schubert
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0