LEBANON OPERA HOUSE IMPROVEMENT CORP

EIN: 020448277 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LEBANON, NH

Total Revenue
$2,386,362
Total Expenses
$2,131,299
Total Assets
$7,628,920
Net Assets
$7,114,954
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
JOSEPH CLIFFORD
Phone
6034480400
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LEBANON OPERA HOUSE IMPROVEMENT CORP, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.1M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

AS A CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE UPPER VALLEY REGION, LEBANON OPERA HOUSE: 1) PRESENTS LIVE PERFORMANCES THAT INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN; 2) BROADENS CULTURAL HORIZONS BY SPOTLIGHTING A DIVERSITY OF LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS; 3) ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE ARTS; AND 4) STEWARDS A SPECIAL GATHERING PLACE FOR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL USE THAT WILL ENGENDER FUTURE ARTS PATRONS AND PARTICIPANTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,573,661 Revenue: $1,049,900

SINCE 1924, LEBANON OPERA HOUSE (LOH) HAS SERVED AS A UNIFYING CATALYST FOR CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER...

Read more

SINCE 1924, LEBANON OPERA HOUSE (LOH) HAS SERVED AS A UNIFYING CATALYST FOR CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.LOH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AND ADMIRED AS A LEADING MODEL OF AN INCLUSIVE, COMMUNITY-CENTERED HUB PRESENTING THE WORK OF NATIONAL TOURING ARTISTS, LOCAL AND REGIONAL PERFORMERS, AND STUDENT-ARTISTS. LOH IS THE ART AND SOUL OF THE UPPER VALLEY.WE ARE THE HOME STAGE FOR 12 COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERS, MANY OF WHOM ATTRACT THE BRIGHTEST LOCAL PERFORMERS TO THE OPERA HOUSE FOR LARGE-SCALE PRODUCTIONS.IN ADDITION, WE ARE THE LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT'S "BIG STAGE FOR LITTLE KIDS" WHEN HOSTING THEIR MUSIC AND THEATER PRODUCTIONS. AS THE UPPER VALLEY'S COMMUNITY ARTS HUB, WE PLAY AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN ARTS EDUCATION AND THE PURSUIT OF CREATIVITY.THE LOH PRESENTS MAIN STAGE SERIES (ALONG WITH OUR OFF-SITE LOH ON LOCATION EVENTS, INCLUDING THE FREE THREE-DAY NEXUS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL) BRINGS NATIONALLY KNOWN TOURING ARTISTS TO THE REGION. INCREASINGLY, THE ARTISTS WE PRESENT SERVE AS AN ON-STAGE REFLECTION OF OUR COMMUNITY'S GROWING DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL INTERESTS.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,295,882
Program Service Revenue $1,040,793
Investment Income $40,580
Other Revenue $9,107
TOTAL REVENUE $2,386,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $791,299
Fundraising Expenses $395,649
Program Expenses $1,573,661
Other Expenses $1,340,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,131,299

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,386,362 $4,967,922 -0.5%
Expenses $2,131,299 $1,506,134 +0.4%
Net Income $255,063 $3,461,788 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
56
Volunteers
164

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
5
$113,021
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHARON BROWN PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MORIN INTERIM TREASURER 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN DIJKMAN DULKES SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANNE BENZEL BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIP BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE CACCAVARO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL CALANDRELLA BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL COATS BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE ESTES BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN GOLLEGLY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEL HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK HAYES BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM LARRICK BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA MORSE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA PERINE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON POLLARD BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH P CLIFFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$109,729 $3,292 $113,021
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 $2,386,362 $2,131,299 $7,628,920 $255,063
2024 $4,967,922 $1,506,134 $7,352,204 $3,461,788
2023 $3,043,013 $1,304,590 $3,752,803 $1,738,423
2022 $1,823,144 $1,042,748 $2,023,821 $780,396
2021 $775,634 $459,752 $1,236,797 $315,882
2020 $892,701 $750,526 $810,170 $142,175
2019 $1,354,222 $901,482 $750,133 $452,740
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in New Hampshire Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare LEBANON OPERA HOUSE IMPROVEMENT CORP with other nonprofits in New Hampshire and across the country.