KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY

EIN: 621015262 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

KNOXVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$1,693,522
Total Expenses
$2,023,154
Total Assets
$1,861,176
Net Assets
$1,443,767
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
ALLISON EASTERDAY ALEXANDER
Phone
8655240795
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

PERFORMANCE OF OPERA AND MUSICALS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,582,472 Revenue: $760,451

KNOXVILLE OPERA IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OPERA AND MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS IN THE EAST TENNESSEE AREA. EXPENSES WERE INCURRED RELATING TO EIGHT PERFORMANCES OF THREE MAJOR PRODUCTIONS AND 50+...

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KNOXVILLE OPERA IS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OPERA AND MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS IN THE EAST TENNESSEE AREA. EXPENSES WERE INCURRED RELATING TO EIGHT PERFORMANCES OF THREE MAJOR PRODUCTIONS AND 50+ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WHICH WERE COMPLETED IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $706,944
Program Service Revenue $760,451
Investment Income $165,372
Other Revenue $60,755
TOTAL REVENUE $1,693,522

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $493,101
Fundraising Expenses $228,172
Program Expenses $1,582,472
Other Expenses $1,530,053
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,023,154

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,693,522 $1,948,539 -0.1%
Expenses $2,023,154 $1,884,319 +0.1%
Net Income $-329,632 $64,220 -6.1%
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
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
7
Volunteers
175

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
$114,734
Total Directors
24
$114,734
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON HARDY GEN DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$104,399 $10,335 $114,734
ALLISON EASTERDAY ALEXANDER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN BACKIEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERROLD BECKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEDROS BOZDOGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLDEN CAPERTON TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATY DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAITH FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HILL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES JAMES SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERYL LINCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEENA MCCALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY GRANDE MD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANIE MELTON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MIDYETT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY DODGE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA MULLANEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF PAPPAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK ROSAMOND PAST CHAIRPE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZANE SCARLETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN SIMPSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM TRENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY WALKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$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
2025 $1,693,522 $2,023,154 $1,861,176 $-329,632
2024 $1,948,539 $1,884,319 $1,846,854 $64,220
2023 $1,617,301 $1,590,004 $1,733,763 $27,297
2022 $1,430,096 $1,253,435 $1,743,174 $176,661
2021 $934,550 $643,859 $1,522,312 $290,691
2020 $1,135,101 $1,023,353 $1,270,929 $111,748
2019 $1,499,599 $1,481,826 $1,185,624 $17,773
2018 $1,739,074 $1,681,271 $1,138,321 $57,803
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