EIN 01-0496860

Opera Maine

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
State
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Opera Maine is dedicated to providing creative and inspiring opera productions and other performances of artistic excellence, and ensuring that they are accessible to and representative of our community.
Also known as...
Portland Opera Repertory Theatre; Portopera
Total revenues
$549,384
2022
Total expenses
$524,078
2022
Total assets
$231,906
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Opera Maine

Opera Maine had a landmark season in 2022 in presenting The Flying Dutchman, the first opera by Richard Wagner ever performed in the state. Originally planned for 2020, the production was designed to honor Maine's Bicentennial. The drama unfolded on the coast of Maine in 1820, with sets and costumes authentic to both place and period, thanks to a collaboration with Maine Maritime Museum and the research help of other institutions. With a large orchestra and a cast of international stars, The Flying Dutchman represented a full return to pre-pandemic production standards. Everyone in volved in the production followed strict pandemic protocols throughout the rehearsal and performance periods. Although attendance at Merrill Auditorium exceeded that of 2021, it represented about 62% of average pre-pandemic audience levels, demonstrating that some members of the public were still reluctant to gather together in large indoor spaces. The Flying Dutchman received positive reviews in both local and national press.
Community Programs: Opera for All is Opera Maine's multi-faceted initiative to make opera inclusive and accessible to everyone in our community. This is achieved through a combination of free educational programming in public schools, free tickets to professional opera performances provided to members of our local community, and free community lectures, conversations, and workshops. To prepare audiences for Opera Maine's summer season, Dramaturg Calien Lewis gave the following presentations: two talks about the operas at the Portland Public Library, one talk at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, a class at the University of Southern Maine on the history of opera, and two classes, one on German opera and one on The Flying Dutchman, for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Prior to each Opera Maine performance, Ms. Lewis gave a pre-show talk as a way of enhancing the audience experience. Free tickets to productions were provided to over 300 people (mostly those under 25 and active and retired military and first responders). In=school programming reached over 300 students in five public middle and high schools across the state.
Opera Maine's Studio Artist Program (SAP) continues to offer singers who are just beginning professional careers the opportunity to perform all roles in the company's secondary opera production. In 2022, the Studio Artists presented two live performances of The Fall of the House of Usher, a contemporary opera by Philip Glass. Opera Maine maintained the production values set in 2021 by performing the work with a 13-piece orchestra, also comprised of emerging young artists, and by staging the work with video projections. Attendance exceeded that of the 2021 SAP opera, and the performance was also available as a live stream, which was viewed 748 times in a two-week period. For the first time, an Opera Maine SAP production was reviewed in the local press. Studio Artists also presented a concert and participated as choristers and role covers in The Flying Dutchman.
Administrative Expense properly allocated to programs

Who funds Opera Maine

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Maine Community FoundationOpera$16,500
Anne R Henry Charitable FoundationOpera Performances$10,000
Davis Family FoundationThe Elixir of Love By Gaetano Donizetti$10,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Opera Maine

NameTitleCompensation
Caroline KoelkerExecutive Director$53,094
Ann L. ElderkinImmediate Past President$0
Constance BinghamTreasurer$0
Arlene Palmer SchwindPresident / Secretary / Director$0
Melody SchubertSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Opera Maine

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$342,610
Program services$114,022
Investment income and dividends$25
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-14,659
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$107,386
Total revenues$549,384

Form 990s for Opera Maine

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-06-15990View PDF
2020-092021-04-14990View PDF
2019-092021-03-30990View PDF
2017-092018-10-16990View PDF
2016-092017-10-19990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like Opera Maine

OrganizationLocationRevenue
St Petersburg Opera CompanySt Petersburg, FL$906,841
Opera OrlandoOrlando, FL$2,036,240
Opera NaplesNaples, FL$1,623,867
Opera BirminghamBirmingham, AL$594,696
Opera San AntonioSan Antonio, TX$1,765,274
Indianapolis OperaIndianapolis, IN$1,429,356
Opera RoanokeRoanoke, VA$476,651
Madison OperaMadison, WI$1,933,886
Santa Barbara Opera AssociationSanta Barbara, CA$1,403,340
Toledo Opera AssociationToledo, OH$1,254,776
Data update history
May 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation
April 5, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Anne R Henry Charitable Foundation
September 28, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,400 from Oconnor Charitable Foundation
August 17, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 7733
Portland, ME 04112
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
County
Cumberland County, ME
Website URL
operamaine.org/ 
Phone
(207) 879-7678
IRS details
EIN
01-0496860
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A6A: Opera
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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