BUFFALO OPERA UNLIMITED INCORPORATED

EIN: 161614177 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Buffalo, NY

Total Revenue
$259,887
Total Expenses
$254,061
Total Assets
$4,394
Net Assets
$2,006
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NY
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

Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU) is dedicated to 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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,682 Revenue: $2,375

Opera on Tap is an intimate, casual performance series held at Resurgence Brewing Company on Chicago St. in Buffalo, featuring live arias and scenes in a relaxed pub setting. The February 8, 2025...

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Opera on Tap is an intimate, casual performance series held at Resurgence Brewing Company on Chicago St. in Buffalo, featuring live arias and scenes in a relaxed pub setting. The February 8, 2025 performance featured highlights from famous operas, specifically La Traviata and Die Fledermaus and included 9 professional artists. Audience numbered 104.

Program 2
Expenses: $58,518 Revenue: $7,406

Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU) performed Adolphus Hailstorks Joshuas Boots in 2025 as a featured part of their 40th-anniversary season, presenting it as a "real Western" opera designed for audiences...

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Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU) performed Adolphus Hailstorks Joshuas Boots in 2025 as a featured part of their 40th-anniversary season, presenting it as a "real Western" opera designed for audiences of all ages. The performances took place on May 30 and 31, 2025, at the First Shiloh Baptist Church in Buffalo, NY. Production included 35 artists. Audience numbered 366.

Program 3
Expenses: $97,544 Revenue: $21,526

Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU) opened its 40th anniversary season with the fully staged performance of Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci on September 26, 2025 and September 28, 2025. The production was...

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Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU) opened its 40th anniversary season with the fully staged performance of Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci on September 26, 2025 and September 28, 2025. The production was noted for its "big voices" as well as creative staging at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State University. Production included 63 artists. Audience numbered 580.

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

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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%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
4
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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