Nonprofit · EIN 75-0945915
FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,865,025 | $2,251,510 | -$386,485 | $669,868 | $651,882 | $17,986 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,883,799 | $2,472,661 | $411,138 | $1,183,814 | $778,963 | $404,851 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,561,433
- of which government grants
- $73,722
- Program service revenue
- $248,634
- Investment income
- $12,331
- Net income from fundraising events
- $48,857
- Other revenue
- $42,627
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $170,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $611,922
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $940,644
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,000
- Occupancy
- $310,884
- Travel
- $63,058
- Program services (functional)
- $1,478,996
- Management and general (functional)
- $337,182
- Fundraising (functional)
- $435,332
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,183,814
- Total assets, end of year
- $669,868
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $651,882
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,986
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,000
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$210,852
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $228,838
- Gross receipts
- $1,886,328
- Employees
- 59
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Turner Wilson | General and Artistic Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,000 |
| Randy Sabbagh | Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hayne Shumate | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Lacamp | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nicole Duvall | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Judy Bennet Garner | Governance Committee Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jill Fischer | Chairman Emeritus Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Lesley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert L Jameson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Jordan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Nelson E Claytor | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Martinez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vernon Rew | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Guy Manning | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Pencis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Goldberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ebony Rose | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Polenz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Keon Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susie Olmos-Soto | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allie Beth Allman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Estrada | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Skylar Brogdon O Neal | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Carter King | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Appleman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Appleman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Turner Wilson | General and Artistic Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,655 | $11,399 |
| Ms Mary Goosens | CFO Consultant Key employee | 20 | $48,000 | $0 |
| Mrs Jill Fischer | Chairman Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Sabbagh | Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hayne Shumate | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Lacamp | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Duvall | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Bennet Garner | Trustee - Governance Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allie Beth Allman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keon Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Appleman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nelson E Claytor | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Estrada | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Jennifer Goldberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Robert L Jameson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Jordan | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Carter King | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Joseph Lesley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Guy Manning | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Martinez | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Newton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susie Olmos-Soto | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Skylar Brogdon O'Neal | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Pencis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Polenz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernon Rew | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ebony Rose | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1612 SUMMIT AVE STE 202, FORT WORTH, TX 76102-5916
- In care of
- % ANGELA TURNER WILSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Angela Turner Wilson, 1612 SUMMIT AVE STE 202, Fort Worth, TX 761025916
- Signed the 990
- Angela Turner Wilson, General and Artistic Director
- Phone
- (862) 238-0466
- Return prepared by
- The CFO Artist
Mission
The mission of Fort Worth Opera is to enrich peoples lives with performances and programs that educate entertain inspire and expand the horizons of current and future audiences. Fort Worth Opera is committed to producing opera of the highest possible artistic quality and integrity; to identifying and training talented young American singers; to serving as a crucible for creating new American operas; to joining forces with other arts organizations in significant collaborations; and to stimulating curiosity and creativity in people of all ages through its Education Program.
Program accomplishments
- Fort Worth Operas programming engages audiences through a balanced season of compelling mainstage productions. During the 2024-25 season the company presented a dynamic blend of classical repertoire with its mainstage featuring Gioachino Rossinis La Cenerentola Cinderella alongside composer-librettist Mark Adamos adaptation of Louisa May Alcotts beloved coming-of-age novel Little Women offering audiences both the energy of operatic tradition and the emotional immediacy of modern storytelling. The season also included the prestigious biennial McCammon Voice Competition reinforcing Fort Worth Operas role as a national leader in the discovery and development of emerging vocal talent.Expenses $1,076,418
- FWOs education department not only includes the Childrens Opera Theatre in existence for over 30 yrs but also Civic Impact and Engagement performances too. This allows FWO to not only reach children in area schools but also at events both adults and children are gathered. This years education & outreach fall shows were Frida Kahlo and the bravest girl in the world and Three Little Pigs. Also FWO produced a 90-minute English adaptation of Gaetano Donizettis The Elixir of Love featuring the Resident Artists. The project gave students hands-on exposure to opera as a theatrical and musical art form emphasizing collaboration creativity and professional practice. A holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors was also presented.Expenses $283,689
- The Fort Worth Opera Studio founded in 2002 includes four young Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists chosen each year from national auditions to be in residence with Fort Worth Opera in order to continue their training as they prepare for professional careers. They perform in the FWO childrens Opera Theater in addition to roles in our main productions and civic impact shows. Additionally these young artists receive lessons and coaching language and movement classes as well as classes on Opera as a business.Expenses $118,889
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-0945915
- 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
- 1948
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6A0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $669,868
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,886,328
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,865,025 | $2,251,510 | $669,868 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,883,799 | $2,472,661 | $1,183,814 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,401,327 | $2,308,237 | $614,487 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,083,359 | $2,126,257 | $520,999 | 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 75-0945915).
Questions about FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC is 75-0945915.
- Is FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
- Are donations to FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION 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 FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC 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 FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC 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 FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Angela Turner Wilson.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,000 (Angela Turner Wilson, General and Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,865,025, expenses of $2,251,510 and total assets of $669,868 at year end.
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