Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

EIN: 430821958 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

St Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$11,294,582
Total Expenses
$13,738,196
Total Assets
$114,016,792
Net Assets
$112,166,203
🔒

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
MO
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 THROUGH THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF THE ART FORM; TO FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE GROUP OF ARTISTS, ARTISANS, AND ADMINISTRATORS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL; AND TO MAKE OPERA ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE STORYTELLING THAT REFLECTS, ENGAGES, AND STRENGTHENS THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY AND ATTRACTS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,670,285 Revenue: $1,360,575

THE 2024 FESTIVAL SEASON INCLUDED FOUR BRAND NEW PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING ROSSINI'S THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, PUCCINI'S LA BOHEME, HANDEL'S JULIUS CAESAR, AND PHILIP GLASS' GALILEO GALILEI. IN ADDITION...

Read more

THE 2024 FESTIVAL SEASON INCLUDED FOUR BRAND NEW PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING ROSSINI'S THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, PUCCINI'S LA BOHEME, HANDEL'S JULIUS CAESAR, AND PHILIP GLASS' GALILEO GALILEI. IN ADDITION, THE SEASON FEATURED TWO CONCERTS, CENTER STAGE AND OUR SONGS. THE MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES FEATURED EARLY CAREER SINGERS IN CHORUS, FEATURE, AND PRINCIPAL ROLES ALONGSIDE ESTABLISHED PERFORMERS IN PRODUCTIONS LED BY WORLD RENOWNED CONDUCTORS, STAGE DIRECTORS, AND DESIGNERS. THE ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ACCOMPANIES ALL PERFORMANCES. SETS, PROPS, COSTUMES, AND LIGHTING ARE CREATED LOCALLY BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE. THE 32 PERFORMANCES SAW 17,147 TICKETS SOLD, AND 2,444 GIVEN AWAY AS PART OF THE PHYLLIS' SEATS INITIATIVE TO BRING NEW PEOPLE TO OPERA. ATTENDEES CAME FROM ACROSS THE REGION, COUNTRY, AND GLOBE.

Program 2
Expenses: $446,211 Revenue: $295,880

IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 THE EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS REACHED MORE THAN 76,000 STUDENTS IN 332 SCHOOLS ACROSS 46 STATES AND CANADA. PROGRAMS INCLUDED: A DIGITAL STREAMING OPERA PROGRAM IN...

Read more

IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 THE EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS REACHED MORE THAN 76,000 STUDENTS IN 332 SCHOOLS ACROSS 46 STATES AND CANADA. PROGRAMS INCLUDED: A DIGITAL STREAMING OPERA PROGRAM IN PRIVATE, PAROCHIAL, AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE WORLD; DOCENT PRESENTATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY; ARTS INTENSIVE PROGRAMS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS CULMINATING IN STUDENTS CREATING AND PERFORMING THEIR OWN WORLD PREMIERE OPERAS; VOCAL INSTRUCTION AND COACHING FOR HIGH SCHOOLS STUDENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS CULMINATING IN A PUBLIC RECITAL AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS; CAMPS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS; AND TRAILBLAZERS IN OPERA-AN INTERACTIVE LESSON SERIES SPOTLIGHTING GROUNDBREAKING PAST AND PRESENT BLACK OPERA SINGERS AND COMPOSERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $360,179

NEW WORKS COLLECTIVE IS A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO EXPAND THE AMERICAN OPERA CANON WITH ORIGINAL, INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS THAT AUTHENTICALLY REPRESENT STORIES OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE NEW WORKS COLLECTIVE IS...

Read more

NEW WORKS COLLECTIVE IS A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO EXPAND THE AMERICAN OPERA CANON WITH ORIGINAL, INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS THAT AUTHENTICALLY REPRESENT STORIES OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE NEW WORKS COLLECTIVE IS A DYNAMIC GROUP OF ST. LOUIS-BASED ARTISTS, ACTIVISTS, AND EDUCATORS THAT IS TASKED WITH IDENTIFYING AND COMMISSIONING WORKS THAT ARE RELEVANT AND RELATABLE FOR THE BROADER ST. LOUIS REGION. IN 2024 THE COLLECTIVE SELECTED THREE CREATIVE TEAMS FROM A BROAD, NATIONWIDE OPEN CALL. THE CYCLE OF THREE NEW WORKS SELECTED BY THE COLLECTIVE PREMIERED IN MARCH 2024 TO SOLD OUT AUDIENCES AT THE KIRKWOOD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.

🔒

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%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
51
Independent Members
51
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
7
$463,442
Total Directors
51
$0
Key Employees
1
$241,657
Highest Compensated
4
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
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Missouri Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare Opera Theatre of Saint Louis with other nonprofits in Missouri and across the country.