OPERA GUILD OF ROCHESTER INC
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2024 · Form 990EZ · revenue $162K · expenses $77K · assets $301K
- EIN
- 35-2240395
- Address
- PO BOX 244, PITTSFORD, NY 14534-0244
- Website
- operaguildofrochester.org
- NTEE code
- A6A
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 2005 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Principal officer
- Carol Crocca (its 2020 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2020 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
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Mission
The purpose of the Opera Guild of Rochester is to promote the production, understanding and enjoyment of opera and classical vocal music in the Rochester region.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Kessler (former) | Executive Director | 2010 | $28,667 | $28,667 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
15 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Crocca | Vice President | 2012-2024 | 8 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Bonaccio | President | 2022-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Amorese | Secretary | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cindy Battisti | Trustee | 2022-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Constanc Fee | Trustee | 2022-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jessica Moss | Trustee | 2023-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Art Axelrod | Trustee | 2012-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Helga Strasser | Trustee | 2022-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marcia Elwitt (former) | Secretary | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peter Dundas (former) | Trustee | 2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Agneta Borgstedt (former) | President | 2012-2014 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Arthur Axelrod (former) | Vice President | 2010-2013 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Thomas Smith (former) | President | 2010-2011 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judith Ricker (former) | Vice President | 2010-2011 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anne Wells (former) | Secretary | 2010-2011 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL CROCCA | Vice President | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY BONACCIO | President | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL AMORESE | Secretary | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CINDY BATTISTI | Trustee | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CONSTANC FEE | Trustee | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JESSICA MOSS | Trustee | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ART AXELROD | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HELGA STRASSER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL CROCCA | Vice President | 8 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY BONACCIO | President | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL AMORESE | Secretary | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CINDY BATTISTI | Trustee | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CONSTANC FEE | Trustee | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JESSICA MOSS | Trustee | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ART AXELROD | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HELGA STRASSER | Trustee | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL CROCCA | President | 7 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY BONACCIO | Vice President | 7 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARCIA ELWITT | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| HELGA STRASSER | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| PETER DUNDAS | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CINDY BATTISTI | Trustee | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CONSTANC FEE | Trustee | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ART AXELROD | Vice President | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agneta Borgstedt | President | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Art Axelrod | Vice President | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Carol Crocca | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGNETA D BORGSTEDT MD | President | 40 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ARTHUR AXELROD | Vice President | 20 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL CROCCA ESQ | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGNETA BORGSTEDT | President | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ART AXELROD | Vice President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL CROCCA | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS SMITH | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDITH RICKER | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARTHUR AXELROD | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNE WELLS | Secretary | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $29K · 2 employees · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN KESSLER | Executive Director | 40 | $28,667 | $0 | $0 | $28,667 | 1 |
| THOMAS SMITH | President | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDITH RICKER | Vice President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARTHUR AXELROD | Treasurer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNE WELLS | Secretary | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $162,250 | $77,424 | $300,914 | $300,914 | $111,143 | $19,878 | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $57,348 | $56,276 | $216,088 | $216,088 | $27,164 | $8,181 | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $118,425 | $77,890 | $215,016 | $215,016 | $95,801 | $22,624 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $51,928 | $46,158 | $175,063 | $175,063 | $11,882 | $37,193 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $66,610 | $34,109 | $169,293 | $169,293 | $10,260 | $28,802 | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $45,373 | $34,789 | $136,792 | $136,792 | $11,518 | $33,855 | - | 0 | 40 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $79,095 | $65,404 | $126,208 | $126,208 | $5,400 | $73,695 | - | 0 | 40 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $342,899 | $348,597 | $112,517 | $112,517 | $159,101 | $153,120 | $28,667 | 2 | 40 |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $87,499 in all, tax years 2018 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2019, 2021-2024 | 6 | $87,499 | 2024 | $28,658 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| OPERA INDEX INC | NY | A6A | $309,496 | $117,075 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GUILD OF GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL INC | NY | A6A | $91,934 | $81,617 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NEW YORK CHINESE OPERA SOCIETY INC | NY | A6A | $145,745 | $139,780 | DIRECTOR | $7,200 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AMORE OPERA INC | NY | A6A | $99,763 | $72,433 | Managing Director & Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MODUS OPERA COMPANY INC | NY | A6A | $217,000 | $230,051 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CITY LYRIC OPERA INC | NY | A6A | $172,576 | $175,648 | MARKETING DIRECTOR | $5,215 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE LITTLE OPERA THEATRE OF NY INC | NY | A6A | $112,590 | $248,917 | PRESIDENT | $3,500 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BRONX OPERA COMPANY INC | NY | A6A | $203,666 | $222,806 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD INC | NY | A6A | $271,146 | $21,414 | TREASURER | $467,060 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE OPERA FOUNDATION INC | NY | A6A | $179,329 | $104,322 | Exec. Director | $12,000 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OPERA ITHACA INCORPORATED | NY | A6A | $186,663 | $193,875 | MANAGING DIRECTOR | $20,838 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TACONIC OPERA INC | NY | A6A | $125,534 | $124,758 | GENERAL/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | $34,000 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GENEVA LIGHT OPERA | NY | A6A | $113,883 | $100,143 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MAGIC CIRCLE OPERA REPRETORY ENSEMBLE INC | NY | A6A | $91,037 | $88,382 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE REGINA OPERA COMPANY INC | NY | A6A | $217,502 | $215,445 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| INTERNATIONAL BRAZILIAN OPERA COMPANY | NY | A6A | $101,417 | $44,500 | President PR Director | $6,620 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VILLAGE LIGHT OPERA GROUP LTD | NY | A6A | $146,372 | $113,040 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ASIAN PERFORMING ARTS OF COLORADO INC | NY | A6A | $316,634 | $391,629 | DIRECTOR | $4,000 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TWIN CITIES OPERA GUILD INC | MN | A6A | $161,203 | $148,893 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC | NJ | A6A | $192,838 | $185,195 | Executive Director | $30,000 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x |
| MOBILE OPERA INC | AL | A6A | $319,790 | $410,691 | GENERAL DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x |
| GUERILLA OPERA INC | MA | A6A | $219,004 | $150,586 | CLERK | $6,600 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x |
| OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY INC | VT | A6A | $259,191 | $326,260 | Managing Director end 4/18 | $10,385 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x |
| OPERA THEATRE OF THE ROCKIES | CO | A6A | $117,509 | $155,628 | Executive Dir. | $20,001 | Same NTEE code A6A, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990EZ · $77,424 spent · pay $0 · grants $40,225 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $40,225 | 52.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $32,513 | 42.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $4,686 | 6.1% | |
| Total | $77,424 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $56,276 spent · pay $0 · grants $41,650 · events $2,731
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $41,650 | 74.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $12,042 | 21.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,070 | 3.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $514 | 0.9% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $2,731 | reported apart |
| Total | $56,276 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $77,890 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $73,362 | 94.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,495 | 4.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,033 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $77,890 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $46,158 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $41,944 | 90.9% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $3,500 | 7.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $714 | 1.5% | |
| Total | $46,158 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $34,109 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $34,109 | 100.0% | |
| Total | $34,109 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $34,789 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $27,604 | $27,604 | $0 | $0 | 79.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,445 | $2,445 | $0 | $0 | 7.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DONOR RECITAL | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | 3.6% |
| Other (as described) | RPO SUPPORT | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | 2.9% |
| Office expenses | $934 | $0 | $934 | $0 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | FUNDRAISING | $891 | $0 | $0 | $891 | 2.6% |
| All other expenses | $665 | $0 | $665 | $0 | 1.9% | |
| Total | $34,789 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $65,404 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $63,503 | $51,610 | $11,893 | $0 | 97.1% | |
| Other (as described) | CHANGE IN VALUE OF ENDOWMENT | $1,133 | $1,133 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $708 | $708 | $0 | $0 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MISC. | $60 | $60 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Total | $65,404 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $348,597 spent · pay $43,702 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All other expenses | $207,426 | $170,734 | $36,692 | $0 | 59.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $28,667 | $11,467 | $7,396 | $9,804 | 8.2% | |
| Other (as described) | GUILD TRIPS | $27,051 | $27,051 | $0 | $0 | 7.8% |
| Other (as described) | OFFICE RENT | $25,969 | $25,969 | $0 | $0 | 7.4% |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,687 | $22,687 | $0 | $0 | 6.5% | |
| Other (as described) | COSTUME STORAGE | $13,768 | $13,768 | $0 | $0 | 3.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $7,743 | $3,717 | $1,703 | $2,323 | 2.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,292 | $7,292 | $0 | $0 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,524 | $0 | $3,524 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $2,333 | $2,333 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $1,429 | $1,429 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $708 | $708 | $0 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $348,597 | 100% |
State business registration
- OPERA GUILD OF ROCHESTER, INC. NY, DOMESTIC NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, Active, formed 2004-11-01
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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