KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY (EIN 621015262) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

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.

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Trantor Score

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

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

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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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$114,734

Total Directors

$114,734

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

KNOXVILLE OPERA COMPANY