SQUONK OPERA INC

EIN: 251875780 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$440,506
Total Expenses
$595,831
Total Assets
$600,933
Net Assets
$492,075
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JACKIE DEMPSEY
Phone
4126541796
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SQUONK OPERA INC, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $441K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $596K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

INSPIRE DIVERSE AUDIENCES TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY AND COMMON HUMANITY. INVIGORATE LIVE PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOP YOUNG AND NON-TRADITIONAL AUDIENCES WITH MUSIC, MULTIMEDIA SPECTACLE AND HUMOR. EMBRACE THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF OUR HOME IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $449,928 Revenue: $210,450

SQUONK OPERA CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCES AND WORKS WITH MANY COLLABORATORS TO DEVELOP SHOWS. DURING FY2024, WE PERFORMED OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY MUSIC SPECTACLES IN THE PITTSBURGH...

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SQUONK OPERA CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCES AND WORKS WITH MANY COLLABORATORS TO DEVELOP SHOWS. DURING FY2024, WE PERFORMED OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY MUSIC SPECTACLES IN THE PITTSBURGH AREA AND ACROSS THE U.S. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FORM OF STEAM WORKSHOPS, BACKSTAGE TOURS, MASTER CLASSES, AND OTHER INTERACTIVE EVENTS. THROUGH 33 PERFORMANCES AND 63 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WE SERVED OVER 23,000 KIDS AND ADULTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $219,242
Program Service Revenue $210,450
Investment Income $8,727
Other Revenue $2,087
TOTAL REVENUE $440,506

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $226,491
Fundraising Expenses $67,380
Program Expenses $449,928
Other Expenses $369,340
TOTAL EXPENSES $595,831

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $440,506 $592,462 -0.3%
Expenses $595,831 $571,234 +0.0%
Net Income $-155,325 $21,228 -8.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
6

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
$174,000
Total Directors
8
$174,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAY SILBERBLATT VICE CHAIR, CHAIR AS OF FEB 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GALE MCGLOIN CHAIR THROUGH FEBRUARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE WASCO TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GANS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MCLAUGHLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLELINDA DICKEY DIRECTOR THRU JULY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE DEMPSEY CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$87,000 $0 $87,000
STEPHEN O'HEARN CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$87,000 $0 $87,000
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $440,506 $595,831 $600,933 $-155,325
2023 $592,462 $571,234 $745,850 $21,228
2022 $744,895 $667,074 $644,268 $77,821
2021 $239,406 $220,243 $628,104 $19,163
2020 $295,365 $369,904 $520,648 $-74,539
2019 $459,721 $366,292 $617,787 $93,429
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