OPERA MAINE

EIN: 010496860 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Portland, ME

Total Revenue
$719,073
Total Expenses
$713,302
Total Assets
$290,969
Net Assets
$290,969
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
Arlene Schwind
Phone
2078797678
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

OPERA MAINE, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $719K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Opera Maine is dedicated to providing creative and inspiring opera productions of artistic excellence that attract regional, national, and international audiences

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $447,790 Revenue: $287,633

In 2025, Opera Maine extended its season to include a winter production. On January 24 and 26, in collaboration with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, we presented a semi-staged performance of...

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In 2025, Opera Maine extended its season to include a winter production. On January 24 and 26, in collaboration with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, we presented a semi-staged performance of Puccini's La Boheme in Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The production was a critical success and drew an audience of 3,300. The two performances of our summer mainstage opera, Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, were presented in Merrill on July 24 and 27 to a total of 2,870 spectators. This was the first American work that Opera Maine has produced on its mainstage. Praised by Opera News as a "theatrically compelling and musically excellent production", Sweeney Todd featured a stellar cast of internationally renowned singers. It was directed with "cinematic sweep" by the company's Artistic Director, Dona D. Vaughn, while conductor Israel Gursky led "with precision and elan". Through Opera Maine's Opera for All initiative, 128 youth aged 21 and under attended the opera at no cost.

Program 2
Expenses: $38,318 Revenue: $11,758

On June 28 and 29, Opera Maine's Studio Artist Program presented two performances of Paul's Case, a contemporary chamber opera by Gregory Spears and Kathryn Walat. Held at Stevens Square Theater in...

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On June 28 and 29, Opera Maine's Studio Artist Program presented two performances of Paul's Case, a contemporary chamber opera by Gregory Spears and Kathryn Walat. Held at Stevens Square Theater in Portland the production featured seven emerging opera singers and attracted an audience of 230. Opera Maine's dramaturg Calien Lewis gave pre-performance talks and joined the composer and artists in post-performance conversation.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,500 Revenue: $0

In 2025, Opera Maine provided community engagement and educational programs that expanded access to opera and vocal music education across Maine. Through its Opera for All initiative, the...

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In 2025, Opera Maine provided community engagement and educational programs that expanded access to opera and vocal music education across Maine. Through its Opera for All initiative, the organization served more than 1,100 K-12 students at five schools in four counties, prioritizing communities with limited access to arts education. Programs were delivered in partnership with local schools and the University of Southern Maine Vocal Studies Program, combining student-focused arts education with professional development for emerging artists. Additional community programs included the Opera Film Series at OceanView in Falmouth, which reached approximately 250 attendees, as well as community concerts and collaborative events with cultural institutions. Opera Maine also expanded access through free ticket initiatives, including partnerships with VetTix and 1stTix, thereby introducing new audiences to live opera. These programs emphasized accessibility, arts education, and audience development, using music and performance to foster community connection and cultural enrichment.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $403,566
Program Service Revenue $299,391
Investment Income $7,080
Other Revenue $9,036
TOTAL REVENUE $719,073

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $144,790
Fundraising Expenses $61,929
Program Expenses $581,482
Other Expenses $568,512
TOTAL EXPENSES $713,302

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $719,073 $649,947 +0.1%
Expenses $713,302 $610,254 +0.2%
Net Income $5,771 $39,693 -0.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
3
Volunteers
60

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
2
$93,475
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Caroline Koelker Executive Director 32
Key Emp
$69,642 $0 $69,642
Dona D Vaughn Artistic Director 10
Key Emp
$23,833 $0 $23,833
Arlene Palmer Schwind President 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Elderkin Immediate Past President 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Hart Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Constance Bingham Treasurer 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Astor Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Becker Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Berentson Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosemary Harris Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hunt Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Mohlin Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Rubinstein Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Warren Schubert Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Serrage Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
April Ylvisaker Tardiff Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Toy Watson Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doreen Theriault Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy-Grace Thurston Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Plumb Clerk 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $719,073 $713,302 $290,969 $5,771
2024 $649,947 $610,254 $310,023 $39,693
2023 $471,319 $516,075 $220,938 $-44,756
2022 $549,384 $524,078 $231,906 $25,306
2021 $496,794 $370,562 $242,096 $126,232
2020 $209,995 $149,216 $118,129 $60,779
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