PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA

EIN: 251342994 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$89,853
Total Expenses
$309,780
Total Assets
$89,520
Net Assets
$-482,332
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL KNAUB
Phone
4126211499
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA, founded in 1978, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $90K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 86% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $310K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 245% operating deficit.

Mission

PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA PRESENTS INNOVATIVE OPERA FOR IMAGINATIVE AUDIENCES. PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA IS PITTSBURGH'S MODERN MUSIC DRAMA COMPANY AND, AS SUCH, FOCUSES ON CREATING NEW WORKS, ON REINTERPRETING OLDER WORKS IN NEW WAYS, ON BUILDING DIVERSITY IN PROGRAMMING AND CASTING, ON SUPPORTING EMERGING TALENT, AND ON BROADENING AUDIENCES THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $51,744 Revenue: $32,930

THE PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA'S PROGRAM IS TO OFFER ENTERTAINING PROGRAMMING IN AN INNOVATIVE WAY THAT BRINGS TOGETHER BOTH NEW AND OLD WORKS FOR THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCES. YOUTH, TEACHERS, AND...

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THE PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA'S PROGRAM IS TO OFFER ENTERTAINING PROGRAMMING IN AN INNOVATIVE WAY THAT BRINGS TOGETHER BOTH NEW AND OLD WORKS FOR THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCES. YOUTH, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH THE PASSION AND DEDICATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUNDER, MRS. MILDRED MILLER POSVAR. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES THE MISSION OF EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIVITY WITH FREE PROGRAMMING AND CONTENT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH MUSIC AND ART. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE OPERA TOTS!, OPERA EXPERTS, AND OPERA THROUGH THE GENERATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $56,909
Program Service Revenue $32,880
Investment Income $14
Other Revenue $50
TOTAL REVENUE $89,853

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $160,315
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $51,744
Other Expenses $149,465
TOTAL EXPENSES $309,780

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $89,853 $628,102 -0.9%
Expenses $309,780 $591,057 -0.5%
Net Income $-219,927 $37,045 -6.9%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
2

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
2
$91,675
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR EUGENE MYERS PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KNAUB BOARD CHAIR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLE KAMIN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA SPACAGNA BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BARBER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE ROSENBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARINA POSVAR BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARETHA CASSELBRANT BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANA BARAD BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE CORNETTI GENERAL MANAGER AND ARTIST 40.00
Officer
$83,191 $8,484 $91,675
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $89,853 $309,780 $89,520 $-219,927
2022 $628,102 $591,057 $195,833 $37,045
2021 $656,627 $921,756 $277,338 $-265,129
2020 $591,539 $682,954 $207,736 $-91,415
2019 $904,907 $898,897 $147,672 $6,010
2018 $766,415 $848,421 $183,049 $-82,006
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