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Northern Light Opera Company Incorporated

  • Park Rapids, MN
  • Tax-exempt since March 2002
  • EIN: 45-0464803

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Opera (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$117k (2024)

Expenses
$118k (2024)

Total Assets
$71.8k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$117,220
Expenses
$117,858
Net Income
-$638
Net Assets
$71,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,917
55.4%
Program Services $48,446
41.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,857
3.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,840
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gregory Paul (Technical Director Workshop Facilitator) $5,000 $0
David Andrew Mac Donald (Visiting Artist) $4,000 $0
Lisa Dove (Associate Artistic Director Stage Director) $3,500 $0
Gina Singer (Props Master) $2,750 $0
Karen Palmen (Board Member Choreographer) $2,500 $0
Ryan Webber (Music Director) $2,500 $0
Melanie Goodreaux (Workshop Facilitator) $2,250 $0
Brian Ahart (President) $2,000 $0
Finn Paul (Assistant Technical Director) $2,000 $0
Sarah Kaufenberg (Accompanist) $1,500 $0
Patricia Dove (Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul Dove (Artistic Director) $0 $0
Zachary Johnson (0) $0 $0
Gail Ahart (Treasurer) $0 $0
Juliann Kjenaas (Board Member) $0 $0
Jan Kehr (Board Member) $0 $0
Faith Kern (Board Member) $0 $0
Lorri Jager (Board Member) $0 $0
Abby Jasmer (Board Member) $0 $0
Shelly Mahowald (Board Member) $0 $0
Marie Nordberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Swan (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 23, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,203
Expenses
$116,775
Net Income
$1,428
Net Assets
$62,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,249
84.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $18,954
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,044
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,044
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gregory Paul (Technical Director Workshop Facilitator) $5,000 $0
Lisa Dove (Associate Artistic Director Stage Director) $4,000 $0
Gina Singer (Props Master) $2,750 $0
Karen Palmen (Choreographer) $2,500 $0
Ryan Webber (Music Director) $2,500 $0
Melanie Goodreaux (Workshop Facilitator) $2,250 $0
Finn Paul (Assistant Technical Director) $2,200 $0
Brian Ahart (President) $2,000 $0
Lorri Jager (Board Member Stage Manager) $2,000 $0
David Leidy (Guest Filmmaker) $2,000 $0
Faith Kern (Board Member Costumer) $1,500 $0
Trevor Miller (Young Artist) $1,250 $0
Sarah Kaufenberg (Accompanist) $1,000 $0
Jeffrey Nolan (Workshop Co Director) $1,000 $0
Hawken Paul (Workshop Co Director) $1,000 $0
Patricia Dove (Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul Dove (Artistic Director) $0 $0
Zachary Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0
Gail Ahart (Board Member) $0 $0
Juliann Kjenaas (Board Member) $0 $0
Jan Kehr (Board Member) $0 $0
Abby Jasmer (Board Member) $0 $0
Shelly Mahowald (Board Member) $0 $0
Marie Nordberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Swan (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 17, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$130,266
Expenses
$130,118
Net Income
$148
Net Assets
$60,616
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,185
76.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $31,081
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,616
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,616
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Lisa Dove (Stage Director Workshop Director) $4,750 $0
Gregory Paul (Technical Director) $4,500 $0
Gina Singer (Props Coordinator) $2,750 $0
Brian Ahart (Board President) $2,730 $0
Karen Palmen (Choreographer) $2,300 $0
Ryan Weber (Music Director) $2,000 $0
Victoria Harju (Stage Manager) $2,000 $0
Neegonee Bruner (Nlo Kids Assistant) $1,900 $0
Braeden Berg (Technical Assistant) $1,635 $0
Kara Johnston (Costumer) $1,500 $0
Nadia Yliniemi (Nlo Kids Assistant Director) $1,250 $0
Lorri Jager (Board Vice President) $1,100 $0
Sarah Kaufenberg (Accompanist) $1,000 $0
Heidi Eckwall (Workshop Presenter) $800 $0
Sophie Bender (Nlo Kids Student Assistant) $750 $0
Patricia Dove (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul Dove (Artistic Director) $0 $0
Laura Johnson (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Gail Ahart (Board Member) $0 $0
Julliann Kjenaas (Board Member) $0 $0
Jan Kehr (Board Member) $0 $0
Zachary Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Marie Nordberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Swan (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,058
Expenses
$92,603
Net Income
-$3,545
Net Assets
$81,323
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,752
71.6%
Program Services $25,306
28.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,323
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $81,323
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gregory Paul (Technical Director) $4 $0
Brian Ahart (Board President) $2 $0
Lorri Jager (Board Vice President) $2 $0
Lisa Dove (Stage Director Workshop Director) $2 $0
Patricia Dove (Board Treasurer) $0 $0
Paul Dove (Artistic Director) $0 $0
Laura Johnson (Board Secretary) $0 $0
Gail Ahart (Board Member) $0 $0
Julliann Kjenaas (Board Member) $0 $0
Jan Kehr (Board Member) $0 $0
Zachary Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0
Marie Nordberg (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Swan (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 30, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$50,327
Expenses
$23,185
Net Income
$27,142
Net Assets
$84,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,327
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,868
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $84,868

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$85,524
Expenses
$83,048
Net Income
$2,476
Net Assets
$57,726
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,543
54.4%
Program Services $38,981
45.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,726
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,726

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,597
Expenses
$97,682
Net Income
-$16,085
Net Assets
$55,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,980
46.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $75
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $43,543
53.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,250
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $55,250

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,283
Expenses
$76,900
Net Income
$27,383
Net Assets
$71,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,610
61.0%
Program Services $40,673
39.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,335
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,335

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$82,660
Expenses
$82,651
Net Income
$9
Net Assets
$43,952
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,753
52.9%
Program Services $38,907
47.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,952
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $43,952

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$60,408
Expenses
$65,112
Net Income
-$4,704
Net Assets
$43,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,945
46.3%
Program Services $32,463
53.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,943
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $43,943

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$74,293
Expenses
$66,826
Net Income
$7,467
Net Assets
$48,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,941
56.5%
Program Services $32,352
43.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,647
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,647

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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