Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (EIN 430821958) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1964

Legal Domicile

Phone

3149610171

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, founded in 1964, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $11.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $13.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

Opera Theatre's mission is to shape a vibrant future for opera by connecting, inspiring, and entertaining our communities; to foster the next generation; and to make opera accessible and inclusive.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,688,627

Program Service Revenue $1,360,575

Investment Income $3,985,980

Other Revenue $259,400

TOTAL REVENUE $11,294,582

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $60,000

Salaries & Benefits $7,608,414

Fundraising Expenses $1,800,670

Program Expenses $10,476,675

Other Expenses $6,069,782

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,738,196

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$11,294,582	$11,866,665	0.0%
Expenses	$13,738,196	$13,676,716	+0.0%
Net Income	$-2,443,614	$-1,810,051	+0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

335

Volunteers

250

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

$463,442

Total Directors

Key Employees

$241,657

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ann McFarland Sullins	Secretary	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kim Eberlein	Board Chair	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lelia J Farr	Vice-Chairman	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mont S Levy	Treasurer	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
V Raymond Stranghoener	Vice-Chairman	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adrienne Davis	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allison W Roberts	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Arnold W Donald	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barry Kirk	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bettie Johnson	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Crystal Allen Dallas	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia J Brinkley	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Hagee	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Meiners MD	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Sewall MD	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Amber Simpson	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Donald M Suggs	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Lannis Hall	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Edes Gilbert	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eugene Kornblum	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Frank Jacobs	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Franklin F Wallis	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gabe Angieri	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gina G Hoagland	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Heather Hunt-Ruddy	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
J David Levy Jr	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jane Clark	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Berges	Previous Chairman	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
John H Russell	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Shepard	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenneth Kranzberg	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lori Samuels	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mabel L Purkerson MD	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcela Manjarrez	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria Guadalupe Taxman	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Throdahl	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Schoolman	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Susman	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mrs Irl F Engelhardt	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mrs Ronald A Holtman	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nomi K Neidorff	Immediate Past Chairman	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Phoebe Dent Weil	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rex Sinquefield	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert L Scharff	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robin Wentworth	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Spencer B Burke	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephen L Trampe	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tania Beasley-Jolly	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thelma Steward	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Timothy Wentworth	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Win Reed	Board Member	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW JORGENSEN	GENERAL DIRECTOR	40.0	Officer	$316,875	$14,010	$330,885
MICHELLE L MYERS	DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE	40.0	Officer	$117,571	$14,986	$132,557
NICOLE AMBOS FREBER	MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT	40.0	Key Emp	$203,195	$38,462	$241,657
ANH LE	DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS	40.0	Highest	$107,549	$14,291	$121,840
JAMES ROBINSON	ARTISTIC DIRECTOR	40.0	Highest	$163,249	$11,262	$174,511
LINDA E SCHULTE	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.0	Highest	$104,565	$13,460	$118,025
STEPHEN M RYAN	DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS	40.0	Highest	$138,747	$37,976	$176,723

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	$11,294,582	$13,738,196	$114,016,792	$-2,443,614
2023	$11,866,665	$13,676,716	$99,853,684	$-1,810,051
2022	$13,751,372	$12,893,055	$94,731,636	$858,317
2021	$9,625,492	$8,861,641	$111,453,146	$763,851
2020	$57,968,919	$6,712,187	$95,362,863	$51,256,732
2019	$9,974,453	$10,978,283	$44,565,927	$-1,003,830
2018	$14,045,129	$10,707,730	$46,813,001	$3,337,399

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis