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San Diego Opera Association

San Diego Opera Association

San Diego, CA 92101
Tax ID95-6044429

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About this organization

Revenue

$10,631,760

Expenses

$9,820,188

Mission

The mission of San Diego Opera is to deliver exceptional performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community partnerships, and the transformative and expressive power of the human voice.

About

San Diego Opera Association (San Diego Opera) is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in the State of California and organized for the primary purpose of delivering exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community engagement and the transformative power of live performance. As part of its mission to make opera accessible to all, San Diego Opera offers extensive opera education and outreach programs, which serve adults and school children in San Diego County and Northern Mexico, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged children.During the year ended June 30, 2019, San Diego Opera produced three main stage productions for a total of twelve performances. San Diego Opera also presented one recital and two productions in their new series, Detour for a total of six performances of works outside of traditional grand opera, performed at the Balboa Theatre and at Patrick Henry High School. During the year ending June 30, 2018, San Diego Opera produced three main stage productions for a total of twelve performances throughout the eight-month season (October - May). San Diego Opera also presented two Detour performances and a special concert event at the Balboa Theater. Operas are produced and staged completely by San Diego Opera and feature internationally renowned artists. The chorus and stage crew are drawn from the local community, and San Diego Symphony is contracted as the orchestra. San Diego Opera has a scenic studio that builds sets and costumes for many of its productions and for theatrical arts organizations and commercial purposes around the country.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Missionthe mission of san diego opera is to deliver exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community engagement and the transformative power of live performance.as part of its mission to make opera accessible to all, san diego opera offers extensive opera education and outreach programs, which serve adults and school children in san diego county and northern mexico, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged children.visionthe san diego opera will be recognized internationally as a leading example of adaptability, innovation and sustainability in the operatic arts, promoting diversified programming and unique performance venues with world-class and emerging talent.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The mission of san diego opera is to deliver exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community engagement and the transformative power of live performance.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 233 A STREET SUITE 500, SAN DIEGO, CA, 921014095.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 372 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $811,572.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 22 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1953.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $5,554,613 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $807,864 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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