Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert

EIN: 956220739 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Palm Springs, CA

Total Revenue
$1,541,378
Total Expenses
$388,356
Total Assets
$1,889,527
Net Assets
$1,881,499
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Dean Williamson
Phone
7603256107
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 292% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 75% operating margin.

Mission

The Palm Springs Opera Guild invites everyone in the Coachella Valley and beyond to join the Guild family and participate in its numerous programs.The Guild was established in 1968 to support and promote the operatic arts through outreach, education, fundraising, service, and continues to contribute to its growth today as one of the leading Valleys finest arts companies. We invite everyone to join the Guild and participate in its numerous programs throughout our season.Palm Springs Opera Guild is a membership based organization.Anyone, without regard to race, ethnic background, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, who supports the mission of the Guild and who pays the regular annual dues in the amounts and at the times required by the Board of Directors shall be a general member. General members include persons contributing at various levels including the Patron, Allegro, Bravissimo, and Donor levels.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $355,757

The mission of the Palm Springs Opera Guild is to bring the art of opera to the Coachella Valley through educational outreach, live performances, and financial support for artists. Celebrating over...

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The mission of the Palm Springs Opera Guild is to bring the art of opera to the Coachella Valley through educational outreach, live performances, and financial support for artists. Celebrating over 55 years, the Palm Springs Opera Guild is a premier operatic arts and education organization dedicated to enriching lives through opera music.We offer numerous educational and outreach programs for students (K-12) and adults in the Valley, teaching elements of music, theatre, history, and culture. The Palm Springs Opera Guild serves over 25,000 students each year and hosts an annual Opera in the Park community concert, attracting thousands of attendees from Southern California and the world. Annually, young artists are given opportunities to perform and perfect their operatic skills through our vocal competition and various programs and events.During the 20242025 season, Palm Springs Opera Guild continued its mission to promote and preserve the operatic arts through education, performance, and community engagement. The Guild celebrated its 56th anniversary with a robust lineup of programs that reached thousands across the Coachella Valley. Key accomplishments included: Opera in the Schools: Delivered interactive opera education to over 25,000 K12 students, fostering early appreciation for classical music and performance. Opera in the Park: Hosted the regions largest free outdoor opera concert, drawing thousands of attendees and showcasing emerging and established talent. Vocal Competition Expansion: Transitioned the annual Vocal Competition to a national platform, attracting applicants from across the U.S. and awarding over $35,000 in scholarships to rising opera stars. Community Engagement: Welcomed 14 new members and secured major gifts from The Augustine Foundation, Newmans Own, and the Anderson Children's Foundation for Opera in the Schools. Educational Programming: Presented lectures, salon performances, and cultural events including Zarzuela, enriching public understanding of operas global heritage. These initiatives reflect the Guilds commitment to artistic excellence, youth education, and cultural accessibility. The organization remains a cornerstone of the Coachella Valleys arts community.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,431,673
Program Service Revenue $56,683
Investment Income $49,774
Other Revenue $3,248
TOTAL REVENUE $1,541,378

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $35,000
Salaries & Benefits $137,836
Fundraising Expenses $6,455
Program Expenses $355,757
Other Expenses $215,520
TOTAL EXPENSES $388,356

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,541,378 $393,138 +2.9%
Expenses $388,356 $292,909 +0.3%
Net Income $1,153,022 $100,229 +10.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
50

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
3
$84,855
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laurie Baldwin Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$84,855 $0 $84,855
Jeffrey Roberts Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marie Allman Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Walker Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Carrus Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Josie Gomez Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph A Bartush Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lorraine Carlson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dean Williamson President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Roy Schaefer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Yakas Director 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
2025 $1,541,378 $388,356 $1,889,527 $1,153,022
2024 $393,138 $292,909 $719,680 $100,229
2023 $448,950 $335,470 $615,092 $113,480
2022 $469,323 $339,116 $500,378 $130,207
2021 $300,789 $247,002 $474,765 $53,787
2020 $441,914 $226,879 $439,200 $215,035
2018 $576,111 $607,291 $191,358 $-31,180
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