CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION

EIN: 846002285 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WHEAT RIDGE, CO

Total Revenue
$7,288,475
Total Expenses
$7,695,878
Total Assets
$2,374,013
Net Assets
$1,309,056
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1932
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
SCOTT FINLAY
Phone
3032926500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE ASSOCIATION, founded in 1932, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE LIVES AND COMMUNITIES OF THOSE WE SERVE AND TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT OF BEAUTY AND MEANING BY: -CREATING EXCEPTIONAL OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE -DELIVERING ENGAGING ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION -CELEBRATING AND EMBRACING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY IN ALL FACETS OF THE ORGANIZATION -PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE HISTORIC OPERA HOUSE AND OTHER PROPERTIES ENTRUSTED TO CENTRAL CITY OPERA -CULTIVATING AND SUPPORTING EMERGING OPERA SINGERS AND PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS THROUGH WORLD-CLASS TRAINING PROGRAMS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,433,619 Revenue: $937,013

OPERAS AND OTHER PRODUCTIONS - THESE ACTIVITIES PRODUCE WELL-KNOWN OPERA MASTERPIECES, AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS OF REDISCOVERED TREASURES AND AMERICAN WORKS CAPITALIZING ON THE INTIMACY OF...

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OPERAS AND OTHER PRODUCTIONS - THESE ACTIVITIES PRODUCE WELL-KNOWN OPERA MASTERPIECES, AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE PRODUCTIONS OF REDISCOVERED TREASURES AND AMERICAN WORKS CAPITALIZING ON THE INTIMACY OF THE CENTRAL CITY OPERA HOUSE AND THE NATURAL SETTING OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. THE SUMMER OPERA FESTIVAL ATTRACTS ACCLAIMED DIRECTORS, CONDUCTORS, AND ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. ADDITIONALLY, SHUTTLE AND PARKING WAS PROVIDED FOR PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO PARK AT THE FESTIVALS OR BE TRANSPORTED BY SPECIFICALLY HIRED BUSSES TO THE FESTIVALS. THE BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION ARTISTS TRAINING PROGRAM IS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG SINGERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $750,985

HISTORIC PRESERVATION - CCOHA'S PRESERVATION EFFORTS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN PRESERVING THE DISTINCTIVE HERITAGE OF THE CENTRAL CITY/BLACK HAWK NATIONAL LANDMARK HISTORIC DISTRICT. THE CCOHA OWNS AND...

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION - CCOHA'S PRESERVATION EFFORTS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN PRESERVING THE DISTINCTIVE HERITAGE OF THE CENTRAL CITY/BLACK HAWK NATIONAL LANDMARK HISTORIC DISTRICT. THE CCOHA OWNS AND MAINTAINS THE OPERA HOUSE AND 27 VICTORIAN-ERA PROPERTIES, WHICH PROVIDE VITAL SUPPORT FACILITIES AND HOUSING FOR THE SUMMER FESTIVAL ARTISTS AND STAFF.

Program 3
Expenses: $437,747 Revenue: $30,958

EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - THESE ACTIVITIES BRING OPERA TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT COLORADO AND NEIGHBORING STATES. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, TOURS, AND OTHER VIRTUAL...

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EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - THESE ACTIVITIES BRING OPERA TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT COLORADO AND NEIGHBORING STATES. SPECIAL PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, TOURS, AND OTHER VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE AUDIENCES FROM ALL COMMUNITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,254,065
Program Service Revenue $967,971
Investment Income $17,554
Other Revenue $48,885
TOTAL REVENUE $7,288,475

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $688,023
Salaries & Benefits $4,030,588
Fundraising Expenses $808,928
Program Expenses $5,310,374
Other Expenses $2,893,267
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,695,878

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,288,475 $6,238,197 +0.2%
Expenses $7,695,878 $7,258,328 +0.1%
Net Income $-407,403 $-1,020,131 -0.6%
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
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
249
Volunteers
66

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
$175,760
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA TRASK SCHNEIDER CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WIEGAND II CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLE YALEY VICE CHAIR 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROOPESH AGGARWAL PAST CO-CHAI 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER KEMPER MILLER PAST CO-CHAI 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA DINEGAR SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN B RAWLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT FINLAY CEO & PRESID 40.00
Officer
$175,000 $760 $175,760
CHARLES CALKINS SR, DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$129,177 $8,195 $137,372
MARGARET WILLIAMS MANAGING DIR 40.00
Highest
$144,460 $8,194 $152,654
LOUISE ATKINSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MCGONAGLE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN KEARNEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN RITZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSUA NAVARRO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN BENDER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA FULLERTON CLARK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH WOODS BOARD MEMBER 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA BANSBACH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN COLLIER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA COUZENS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD A GOOZH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEWELL GRANT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA HASELDEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET BAKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELI WALD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY MCHUGH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY ERZINGER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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
2024 $7,288,475 $7,695,878 $2,374,013 $-407,403
2023 $6,238,197 $7,258,328 $3,258,942 $-1,020,131
2022 $5,719,247 $6,676,712 $3,618,166 $-957,465
2021 $11,954,405 $12,191,834 $4,003,841 $-237,429
2020 $8,349,950 $6,209,327 $4,974,895 $2,140,623
2019 $7,256,420 $6,376,785 $3,514,119 $879,635
2018 $6,700,210 $6,889,002 $3,770,787 $-188,792
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