BUFFALO OPERA UNLIMITED INCORPORATED (EIN 161614177) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Phone

7162170895

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BUFFALO OPERA UNLIMITED INCORPORATED, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $260K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Producing professional opera and a variety of other musical forms with an emphasis on regional artists. BOU is also committed to making opera more accessible to a broader audience and to providing education to develop future audiences.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $236,729

Program Service Revenue $22,903

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $255

TOTAL REVENUE $259,887

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $245,731

Other Expenses $254,061

TOTAL EXPENSES $254,061

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$259,887	$188,298	+0.4%
Expenses	$254,061	$227,515	+0.1%
Net Income	$5,826	$-39,217	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lee Ann Grace	Board President	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Adam Utley	Board Treasurer	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Karen Podd	Board Vice President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ann Williams	Board Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Ihasz	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick Fleming	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sylvia Bennett	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marty Wimmer	Board Member	1.00	Director	$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	$259,887	$254,061	$4,394	$5,826
2023	$208,136	$221,159	$35,397	$-13,023

BUFFALO OPERA UNLIMITED INCORPORATED