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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1151492

OPERA LEGGERA INC

Tax-exempt · KINGWOOD, TX 77339

Financials

$86K$61K2021$115K$94K2023$103K$112K2024$76K$94K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERA LEGGERA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$76,235$93,636-$17,401$38,641$0$38,641
December 31, 2024990$103,072$111,954-$8,882$56,541$3,471$53,070
December 31, 2023990$114,570$94,257$20,313$61,950$0$61,950
December 31, 2021990$85,829$61,311$24,518$40,310$2$40,308
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,066
Program service revenue
$21,177
Investment income
$520
Net income from fundraising events
$1,372
Other revenue
$100

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$50,315
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$29,500
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$35,570
Printing, publications and postage
$1,431
Other expenses
$27,135
Program services (functional)
$63,671

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$56,541
Total assets, end of year
$38,641
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$38,641
Cash, savings and investments
$37,150
Gross receipts
$89,131

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alexandra HollowayVice President / Artistic Director40$23,000
James C HollowayPresident / General Director30$18,015
Hannah Holloway-AuchterTreasurer10$6,500
Lynn SchwartzDirector4$2,800
Jacquelyn ThorntonSecretary1$0
Tony AustinDirector1$0
Elaine ScottDirector1$0
Victoria SarvadiDirector1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alexandra HollowayVice President / Artistic Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$22,800
James C HollowayPresident / General Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$21,850
Hannah Holloway-AuchterTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$6,500
Victoria SarvadiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Elaine ScottDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jacquelyn ThorntonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tony AustinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALEXANDRA HOLLOWAYVice PresidentArtisti
Trustee or director, Officer
40$22,475
JAMES C HOLLOWAYPresidentGeneral Dir
Trustee or director, Officer
40$17,283
HANNAH HOLLOWAYTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$9,900
SUZANNE SELLNERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICTORIA SARVADIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ELAINE SCOTTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JACQUELYN THORNTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY AUSTINDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALEXANDRA HOLLOWAYVice PresidentArtisti
Trustee or director, Officer
40$12,375
JAMES C HOLLOWAYPresidentGeneral Dir
Trustee or director, Officer
30$9,975
HANNAH HOLLOWAYTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
15$6,500
SUZANNE SELLNERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VICTORIA SARVADIDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ELAINE SCOTTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JACQUELYN THORNTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GREGORY HALLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2907 VALLEY ROSE DR, KINGWOOD, TX 77339-1901
In care of
% JAMES HOLLOWAY
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood TX 77339
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
James Christopher Holloway, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood TX 77339
Signed the 990-EZ
James Holloway, President
Phone
(713) 992-1696

Mission

The purpose of Opera Leggera is to produce original musical/theatrical productions that preserve cultural values and enrich audiences of all ages and backgrounds while providing professional singers, musicians, dancers, and actors the opportunity to perform in a professional theatrical setting alongside local talents in a collaborative, educational, and inspiring atmosphere.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • With each performance season, Opera Leggera produces three or more original musical/theatrical productions to the North Houston area. These theatrical productions preserve cultural values in the form of music, drama and historical dance. Through the years, Opera Leggera has produced more than 40 original productions which have become the quality entertainment enjoyed by the entire community. Each Opera Leggera production is original and presented by a cast of singers, dancers, actors, and musicians, professional and amateur alike. Opera Leggera also strives to give gifted youth and adults in the community the opportunity to perform alongside these professional artists in a wholesome, encouraging environment.
    Expenses $56,173
  • CHM is a community ministry that strives to uplift and encourage those in the community with the gift of music through musical outreach efforts, including hospital visitations, mini concerts in retirement homes, etc.
    Expenses $7,498
  • Based in Houston, Texas, the Three Texan Tenors serves as an outreach group of Opera Leggera, comprised of a powerful trio of three dynamic, classically trained vocalists with strong Texas roots that run deep and shine through in their every performance. Equipped with an expansive repertoire spanning musical genres that include opera, Broadway, jazz, patriotic, popular standard, inspirational, and much more, each tenor enjoys a successful and diverse solo career and contributes collectively to this outstanding music group. The Three Texan Tenors perform for audiences all across the state of Texas.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1151492
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$38,641
Income (IRS master file)
$89,131

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$76,235$93,636$38,641XML
990December 2024$103,072$111,954$56,541IRS
990December 2023$114,570$94,257$61,950XML
990December 2022$77,520$76,221$41,606IRS
990December 2021$85,829$61,311$40,310XML
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: James Christopher Holloway
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-1151492).

Questions about OPERA LEGGERA INC

What is the EIN of OPERA LEGGERA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERA LEGGERA INC is 26-1151492.
Is OPERA LEGGERA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to OPERA LEGGERA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPERA LEGGERA INC 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 OPERA LEGGERA INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPERA LEGGERA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPERA LEGGERA INC?
The 990-N for 2018 names James Christopher Holloway.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERA LEGGERA INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,000 (Alexandra Holloway, Vice President / Artistic Director).
How much revenue does OPERA LEGGERA INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,235, expenses of $93,636 and total assets of $38,641 at year end.

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