Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Opera Theatre of St. Louis meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To create productions of the highest quality and to communicate the richness and power of live opera and music theater to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. To strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of our region. To build passion, support, and appreciation for opera."
Year, State Incorporated:
1964, MO
The Festival Season, Professional Training, and Education Programming.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, Opera Theatre of St. Louis's program expenses were:
| Programs | $10,476,672 |
| Total Program Expenses | $10,476,672 |
Chief Executive
Andrew Jorgensen, Director General
Compensation*
$291,081
Chair of the Board
Kim Eberlein, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
50
Paid Staff Size
348
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Opera Theatre of St. Louis's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Investment Return | $20,257,055 |
| Grants, Contributions, and Bequests | $4,770,220 |
| Performance Admissions | $1,360,575 |
| Benefits | $978,446 |
| Rentals and Other Activities | $401,154 |
| Program Advertising | $29,749 |
| Total Income | $27,797,199 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 15% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $27,797,199 |
| Total expenses: | $13,839,708 |
| Program expenses | $10,476,672 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,015,437 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,347,599 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $13,957,491 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $98,208,712 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $112,166,203 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,850,589 |
| Total Assets | $114,016,792 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois