Nonprofit · EIN 20-1896591
LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $417,474 | $420,637 | -$3,163 | $30,508 | $11,501 | $19,007 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $253,372 | $327,111 | -$73,739 | $26,000 | $3,830 | $22,170 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $291,474 | $305,890 | -$14,416 | $98,550 | $2,641 | $95,909 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $273,302
- of which government grants
- $74,400
- Program service revenue
- $132,239
- Investment income
- $5
- Net income from fundraising events
- $342
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,697
- Other revenue
- $11,928
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,140
- Other salaries and wages
- $38,143
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $94,672
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,815
- Occupancy
- $8,354
- Program services (functional)
- $413,240
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,397
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,000
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,508
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,501
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,007
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,007
- Gross receipts
- $436,932
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH LAWRENCE | ARTISTIC DIR Officer | 40 | $47,580 |
| ANDREA KUZEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY VIKRE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUE HENKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE DUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA CASTELLANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE HORVATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA MUNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH LAWRENCE | ARTISTIC DIR Officer | 40 | $45,600 |
| ANDREA KUZEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY VIKRE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUE HENKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE DUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA CASTELLANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE HORVATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA MUNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH LAWRENCE | ARTISTIC DIR Officer | 40 | $40,237 |
| ANDREA KUZEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY VIKRE | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE TAYLOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUE HENKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNE DUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA CASTELLANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE HORVATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA COLE THRU MAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARYN HAKES THRU MAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 506 W MICHIGAN ST, DULUTH, MN 55802-1505
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH LAWRENCE, 506 W MICHIGAN ST, DULUTH, MN 55802
- Signed the 990
- SARAH LAWRENCE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 464-0922
- Website
- HTTPS://LOONOPERA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ESTERBROOKS CPAS LTD
Mission
PRESENT OPERA PERFORMANCES IN DULUTH, MINNESOTA AND BRING OPERA TO SCHOOLS IN MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN.
Program accomplishments
- THE 2024-25 SEASON FOR LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH (LOON) MARKED ITS 20TH SEASON. THIS ANNIVERSARY SEASON BEGAN WITH A DOUBLE BILL OF "THE IMPRESARIO- AND THE WORLD PREMIER OF A NEW OPERA COMMISSIONED BY LOON TITLED "CIRCE ON SUPERIOR" AT THE HISTORIC DEPOT THEATER. IN JANUARY, LOON PRESENTED "THE RADIO HOUR", AN OPERA FOR CHORUS AND ONE NON-SIGNING ACTOR, AT THE DEPOT THEATER. LITTLE LOON PERFORMED OPERA FOR THE YOUNG'S ADAPTATION OF "RUSALKA: A MAIDS TALE" AT 32 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN SUPERIOR, DULUTH AND NORTHERN MINNESOTA. LOON ENDED THE YEAR OF CELEBRATION WITH ITS MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION OF "DIE FLEDERMAUS" AT THE HISTORIC NORSHOR THEATER. THIS WAS THE FIRST OPERA PRODUCED BY LOON IN ITS INAUGURAL SEASON. LOON HELD TWO FUNDRAISERS. THE VALENTINE'S DAY SOIREE, LOON'S LARGEST FUNDRAISER, WAS HELD IN FEBRUARY AND THE SUMMER SPARKLER WAS HELD OUTDOORS IN AUGUST.Expenses $413,240 · revenue $132,239
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1896591
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,508
- Income (IRS master file)
- $436,932
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $417,474 | $420,637 | $30,508 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $253,372 | $327,111 | $26,000 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $291,474 | $305,890 | $98,550 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $287,922 | $271,586 | $114,889 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1896591).
Questions about LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED is 20-1896591.
- Is LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names SARAH LAWRENCE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,580 (SARAH LAWRENCE, ARTISTIC DIR).
- How much revenue does LYRIC OPERA OF THE NORTH INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $417,474, expenses of $420,637 and total assets of $30,508 at year end.
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