Nonprofit · EIN 45-2324535
OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · WORTHINGTON, OH 43085
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $200,625 | $238,059 | -$37,434 | $14,740 | $10,588 | $4,152 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $176,458 | $230,677 | -$54,219 | $41,764 | $178 | $41,586 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $216,683 | $273,917 | -$57,234 | $95,994 | $189 | $95,805 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $161,175
- of which government grants
- $106,845
- Program service revenue
- $40,047
- Investment income
- $945
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,542
- Other revenue
- -$1,542
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $41,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,200
- Professional fundraising fees
- $6,667
- Accounting fees
- $3,000
- Occupancy
- $12,814
- Program services (functional)
- $189,447
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,458
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,154
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,764
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,740
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,588
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,152
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,152
- Gross receipts
- $202,167
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC GIBSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $41,200 |
| SHAWN KENNEY | VPSECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AL WADDELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TOBI FURMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MAHONEY TERMED 4925 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIANA SAMUELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ELENI A DRAKATOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY ELDRIDGE | EXEC DIR TERMED | 20 | $21,000 |
| ERIC GIBSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $12,000 |
| MEGAN WETZEL | SECRETARY TERMED | 10 | $9,640 |
| HANNAH MINNER | DIRECTOR TERMED | 1 | $2,400 |
| MICHAEL SMITH | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| SHAWN KENNEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| AL WADDELL | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| TOBI FURMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA MAHONEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TIANA SAMUELS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN WETZEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $7,600 |
| HANNAH MINNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $2,600 |
| CYNTHIA RUCCIA TERMED 33123 | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHAWN KENNEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AL WADDELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TOBI FURMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MAHONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIANA SAMUELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREGORY ELDRIDGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 242, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085-0242
- In care of
- % ELENI A DRAKATOS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 14185, Columbus OH 43214
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL SMITH, 597 HIGH ST PO BOX 242, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Cristina Benedetti, 2641 Neil Ave, Columbus OH 43202
- Signed the 990
- ELENI A DRAKATOS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (614) 738-6300
- Website
- operaprojectcolumbus.org
Mission
We seek out, find, and nurture raw and emerging operatic talent as we reinvent the art form to appeal to contemporary audiences. We also aim to grow and raise the standards of the Central Ohio arts community by infusing it with our unique brand of opera.
Program accomplishments
- The 2024-2025 season began with an intimate gathering as OPC hosted a Spring Soiree in April with a seated event of music, community, food and drink. OPC Executive Director Eric Gibson accompanied on the piano while Kate Merryman sang operatic repertoire and well known musical numbers. The season continued with OPCs Summer of Musicals featuring one weekend of HMS Pinafore and the following with Naughty Marietta. Both performances were held at The Lincoln Theatre and featured many of the same cast members. All but one cast or orchestra member were from Central Ohio.Expenses $189,447 · revenue $40,047
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2324535
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,740
- Income (IRS master file)
- $202,167
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $200,625 | $238,059 | $14,740 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $176,458 | $230,677 | $41,764 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $216,683 | $273,917 | $95,994 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Cristina Benedetti | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $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 45-2324535).
Questions about OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED is 45-2324535.
- Is OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS 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 OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $41,200 (ERIC GIBSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OPERA PROJECT COLUMBUS INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $200,625, expenses of $238,059 and total assets of $14,740 at year end.
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