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Opera Project Columbus Incorporated

  • Columbus, OH
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2011
  • EIN: 45-2324535

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 / Performing Arts Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$176k (2024)

Expenses
$231k (2024)

Total Assets
$41.8k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$178 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$176,458
Expenses
$230,677
Net Income
-$54,219
Net Assets
$41,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $178,240
> 100%
Program Services $1,435
0.8%
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Net Fundraising -$3,275
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,764
Total Liabilities $178
Net Assets $41,586
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gregory Eldridge (Exec Dir Termed) $21,000 $0
Eric Gibson (Executive Director) $12,000 $0
Megan Wetzel (Secretary Termed) $9,640 $0
Hannah Minner (Director Termed) $2,400 $0
Michael Smith (President) $0 $0
Shawn Kenney (Vice President) $0 $0
Al Waddell (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tobi Furman (Director) $0 $0
Angela Mahoney (Director) $0 $0
Tiana Samuels (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 15, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,683
Expenses
$273,917
Net Income
-$57,234
Net Assets
$95,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,896
94.1%
Program Services $13,951
6.4%
Investment Income $616
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,780
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,200
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,994
Total Liabilities $189
Net Assets $95,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Megan Wetzel (Secretary) $7,600 $0 $0
Hannah Minner (Board Member) $2,600 $0 $0
Cynthia Ruccia Termed 33123 (President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Kenney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Al Waddell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tobi Furman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angela Mahoney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tiana Samuels (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Eldridge (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,590
Expenses
$380,741
Net Income
-$97,151
Net Assets
$152,397
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $276,490
97.5%
Program Services $7,030
2.5%
Investment Income $70
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,400
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,539
Total Liabilities $1,142
Net Assets $152,397
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Megan Wetzel (Secretary) $5,400 $0 $0
Cynthia Ruccia (President) $0 $0 $0
Allen Baker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Waddell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Kenney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tiana Samuels (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tobi Furman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,429
Expenses
$157,914
Net Income
$62,515
Net Assets
$249,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $221,208
> 100%
Program Services $4,520
2.1%
Investment Income $49
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,348
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,484
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $249,548
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $249,548
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Mcbride (Board Member) $11,994 $0 $0
Megan Wetzel (Board Member) $5,200 $0 $0
Karen Barnick Pfeifer (President) $4,050 $0 $0
Pavana Stetzik (Secretary) $1,490 $0 $0
Chelsea Hart Melcher (Board Member) $750 $0 $0
Cynthia Ruccia (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Allen Baker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Waddell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brady Calestro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Toni Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$403,868
Expenses
$299,312
Net Income
$104,556
Net Assets
$186,732
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $375,701
93.0%
Program Services $28,090
7.0%
Investment Income $77
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,108
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $186,732
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $186,732
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Barnick Pfeifer (President) $7,508 $0 $0
Pavana Stetzik (Secretary) $600 $0 $0
Cynthia Ruccia (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Neil Steffens (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Allen Baker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Waddell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Aho Termed April 2020 (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 24, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,868
Expenses
$259,818
Net Income
-$43,950
Net Assets
$82,176
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,557
90.6%
Program Services $19,761
9.2%
Investment Income $550
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,638
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,053
Total Liabilities $7,877
Net Assets $82,176
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Zeke Rettman (Executive Director) $15,000 $0 $0
Karen Barnick Pfeifer (President) $4,638 $0 $0
Emily Holsclaw (Vice President) $2,000 $0 $0
Lidia Mowad (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Neil Steffens (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brady Calestro (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emmanuela Bean (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 1, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$164,237
Expenses
$239,491
Net Income
-$75,254
Net Assets
$137,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,561
91.7%
Program Services $13,555
8.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $121
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $17,448
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,222
Total Liabilities $18,895
Net Assets $137,327
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Zeke Rettman (Executive Director) $11,250 $0 $0
Karen Barnick Pfeifer (President And Orchestra Manager) $3,198 $0 $0
Coral Owdom (Secretary And Vocal Artist Manager) $3,000 $0 $0
Cristina Benedetti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Heather Spence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Trotta (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$514,853
Expenses
$331,554
Net Income
$183,299
Net Assets
$219,360
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $489,534
95.1%
Program Services $25,122
4.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $197
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,205
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,358
Total Liabilities $30,998
Net Assets $219,360

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$197,445
Expenses
$183,729
Net Income
$13,716
Net Assets
$48,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $168,853
85.5%
Program Services $28,012
14.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $580
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,839
Total Liabilities $3,319
Net Assets $48,520

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$136,840
Expenses
$109,030
Net Income
$27,810
Net Assets
$34,803
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,603
85.2%
Program Services $19,237
14.1%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,000
0.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,894
Total Liabilities $66,091
Net Assets $34,803

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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