NATIONAL OPERA ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 386089684 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Ann Arbor, MI

Total Revenue
$224,597
Total Expenses
$176,910
Total Assets
$414,371
Net Assets
$411,964
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Kirk Severtson
Phone
7346153784
Tax Period
2025-05-01 to 2026-04-30

NATIONAL OPERA ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $48K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

The NOA and its membership commit to serve and positively impact school, college, university, and conservatory opera programs, as well as faculty who train the next generation of artists, by: Fostering innovation and access through the exchange of ideas and best practices among regional and national communities of colleagues; Offering numerous opportunities for presentations at conferences and peer-reviewed publication; and Sponsoring competitions to recognize and celebrate those who are especially innovative and excellent.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $104,982 Revenue: $130,378

Annual National Conference, inc. educational panels and presentations, performances of new works, competitions (held in Boston, Jan 2026). 401 attendees.

Program 2
Expenses: $12,350 Revenue: $11,783

Annual vocal competition to encourage and support young artists; 430 participants

Program 3
Expenses: $7,451 Revenue: $4,027

Special projects (Stage Director Fellowship; Production Competition; Chamber Opera competition; Webinars)

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $67,456
Program Service Revenue $147,838
Investment Income $3,279
Other Revenue $6,024
TOTAL REVENUE $224,597

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,500
Salaries & Benefits $25,387
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $134,132
Other Expenses $138,023
TOTAL EXPENSES $176,910

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $224,597 $239,231 -0.1%
Expenses $176,910 $199,678 -0.1%
Net Income $47,687 $39,553 +0.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
2
Volunteers
80

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
6
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
1
$18,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kirk Severtson Executive Director 10
Key Emp Highest
$18,000 $0 $18,000
Robert Breault Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marc Callahan Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Ching Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Heilman Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leigh Holman Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandon McShaffrey Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Theo Popov Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Hansen Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Casey Robards Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Stokes Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Sylvester Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sahoko Sato Timpone Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Isai Jess Munoz Immediate Past President 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Pfund President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Shelby VanNordstrand President-Elect 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ann Marie Wilcox-Daehn Vice President 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Joshua May Vice President 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rebecca Renfro Treasurer 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jen Stephenson Secretary 5
Officer
$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
2026 $224,597 $176,910 $414,371 $47,687
2025 No data No data No data No data
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