AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE INC

EIN: 237324726 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DEATH VALLEY, CA

Total Revenue
$264,193
Total Expenses
$344,090
Total Assets
$224,553
Net Assets
$157,116
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
FRED CONBOY
Phone
7608524441
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE INC, founded in 1973, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $264K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $344K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT, CULTURAL PERFORMANCES AND CONSERVATION OF NATIONAL HISTORICAL MONUMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $170,313 Revenue: $213,003

EDUCATIONAL AND HISTORICAL HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE UNIQUE TO NO OTHER:- ENCOMPASS THE SPECIFIC MISSION OF AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE, INC. WITHIN THE HOSPITALITY BRANCH OF FOUNDATION.- ACCOMPLISH CORPORATE...

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EDUCATIONAL AND HISTORICAL HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE UNIQUE TO NO OTHER:- ENCOMPASS THE SPECIFIC MISSION OF AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE, INC. WITHIN THE HOSPITALITY BRANCH OF FOUNDATION.- ACCOMPLISH CORPORATE MISSION WITH EXPOSURE DUE TO WORLDWIDE MEDIAATTENTION AND PROXIMITY TO DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK WITHOVER 1.3 MILLION VISITORS PER YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,553 Revenue: $11,947

LEGACY AND WORKS OF AMERICAN TREASURE & AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE, INC. FOUNDER MARTA BECKET: - STAY IN LINE WITH THE SPECIFIC MISSION SHE OUTLINED FOR HER FOUNDATION.- CURATING AND DISPLAYING HER WORKS...

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LEGACY AND WORKS OF AMERICAN TREASURE & AMARGOSA OPERA HOUSE, INC. FOUNDER MARTA BECKET: - STAY IN LINE WITH THE SPECIFIC MISSION SHE OUTLINED FOR HER FOUNDATION.- CURATING AND DISPLAYING HER WORKS THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS SUCH AS MUSEUMS, OPERA HOUSE ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES, PRINTS, BOOKS, DVDS, ETC.- EXPOSING, EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THE PUBLIC, STUDENTS AND ARTISTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $9,553 Revenue: $11,947

PRESERVING WORKS OF THE PAST: - HIGHLIGHT ARTISTS, DANCERS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS OF THE PAST. - HIGHLIGHT MUSIC, DANCE AND ART OF THE PAST.- EXPOSING, EDUCATION AND INSPIRING THE...

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PRESERVING WORKS OF THE PAST: - HIGHLIGHT ARTISTS, DANCERS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS OF THE PAST. - HIGHLIGHT MUSIC, DANCE AND ART OF THE PAST.- EXPOSING, EDUCATION AND INSPIRING THE PUBLIC, STUDENTS AND ARTISTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,731
Program Service Revenue $236,897
Investment Income $757
Other Revenue $10,808
TOTAL REVENUE $264,193

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $187,016
Fundraising Expenses $7,805
Program Expenses $189,419
Other Expenses $157,074
TOTAL EXPENSES $344,090

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $264,193 $333,910 -0.2%
Expenses $344,090 $394,739 -0.1%
Net Income $-79,897 $-60,829 +0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
14
Volunteers
4

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
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRED CONBOY PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBI FABIAN VICE PRESIDENT/ TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILEE BROWN SECRETARY 5.00
Officer 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 $264,193 $344,090 $224,553 $-79,897
2024 $333,910 $394,739 $329,198 $-60,829
2023 $368,309 $418,484 $417,514 $-50,175
2022 $447,268 $341,213 $477,391 $106,055
2021 $409,528 $177,110 $392,837 $232,418
2020 $317,596 $273,266 $199,944 $44,330
2019 $512,890 $475,277 $219,250 $37,613
2018 $402,448 $427,735 $129,178 $-25,287
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