Valley Light Opera Inc in Amherst, Massachusetts (MA)
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| Valley Light Opera Inc | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 042572761 |
| Name of Organization | Valley Light Opera Inc |
| In Care of Name | James F Walker Jr |
| Address | PO BOX 2143, Amherst, MA 01004-2143 |
| Activities | Community theatrical group, Singing society or group, Cultural performances |
| Subsection | Educational Organization |
| Ruling Date | 06/1987 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 01/2014 |
| Assets | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $55,078 |
| Amount of Income | $73,663 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $71,564 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: Opera |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $73,663 (it was $50,869 in 2013)
| Valley Light Opera Inc: | $73,663 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $326,346 |
Assets in 2014: $55,078 (it was $38,927 in 2013)
| Valley Light Opera Inc: | $55,078 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $157,818 |
Expenses in 2014: $55,413
| Valley Light Opera Inc: | $55,413 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $318,256 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2014: 1.3
| Valley Light Opera Inc: | 1.3 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.1 |
Grants share in income in 2014: 34.2%
| This organization: | 34.2% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 54.6% |
Revenue for 2014
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $33,720 | $48,629 | $71,564 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $7,502 | $17,215 | $24,492 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $21,949 | $26,229 | $43,582 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $2,815 | $2,580 | $1,350 |
| Investment income | $2,258 | $3,062 | $1,771 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $-804 | $-457 | $369 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $2,826 | $1,783 | $2,468 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $3,630 | $2,240 | $2,099 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $41,820 | $60,803 | $55,413 |
| Total net assets | $51,101 | $38,927 | $55,078 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-8,100 | $-12,174 | $16,151 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $59,201 | $51,101 | $38,927 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $38,927 | $55,078 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $51,101 | $38,927 | $55,078 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $51,101 | $38,927 | $55,078 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2014) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2010 - 2014) | |
| 2010 - 2014 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $73,250 |
| Subtotal Support | $80,875 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $80,875 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $7,625 |
| Total Support | $81,437 |
| Public Support | $80,875 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $562 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $73,583 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Opera Association | 233 A St Ste 500, San Diego, CA 92101-4095 | CA | 1959-10 | $15,463,585 |
| 2 | Sarasota Opera Association Inc | 50 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236-5746 | FL | 1970-11 | $11,228,400 |
| 3 | Boston Lyric Opera Company | 11 Avenue De Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111-1883 | MA | 1970-11 | $10,022,742 |
| 4 | The Atlanta Opera Inc | 1575 Northside Dr Nw Ste 350, Atlanta, GA 30318-4210 | GA | 1979-11 | $9,528,938 |
| 5 | Skylight Music Theatre Corp | 158 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-6037 | WI | 1963-07 | $3,371,334 |
| 6 | Tulsa Opera Inc | 1610 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119-4408 | OK | 1960-12 | $2,139,654 |
| 7 | Shreveport Opera | 212 Texas St Ste 101, Shreveport, LA 71101-3249 | LA | 1962-04 | $1,039,334 |
| 8 | Toledo Opera Association | 425 Jefferson Ave Ste 601, Toledo, OH 43604-1080 | OH | 1961-08 | $910,856 |
| 9 | Sacramento Opera Association | 3811 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816-5520 | CA | 1966-01 | $878,955 |
| 10 | Washington Concert Opera | 2437 15th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009-4101 | DC | 1986-10 | $774,467 |
| 11 | College Light Opera Company Inc | PO BOX 906, Falmouth, MA 02541-0906 | MA | 1972-09 | $702,253 |
| 12 | Berkshire Opera Company Inc | 297 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-4602 | MA | 1988-05 | $566,442 |
| 13 | Cape Cod Opera Incorporation | PO BOX 73, Orleans, MA 02653-0073 | MA | 1997-10 | $78,142 |
| 14 | Valley Light Opera Inc | PO BOX 2143, Amherst, MA 01004-2143 | MA | 1987-06 | $73,663 |
| 15 | Opera Worcester Inc | 137 Beaconsfield Rd, Worcester, MA 01602-1306 | MA | 1974-06 | $32,787 |
| 16 | Opera New England Of Cape Cod Inc | 347 Wheeler Rd, Marstons Mls, MA 02648-1134 | MA | 1978-02 | $1,230 |
| 17 | Opera Boston Inc | 12 Miller Road, Dover, MA 02030 | MA | 1983-02 | $305 |
| 18 | Commonwealth Opera Incorporated | 11 Diamond Court, Florence, MA 01062 | MA | 1981-01 | $0 |
| 19 | Opera Aperta Inc | Po Box 701, Weston, MA 02493 | MA | 2000-01 | $0 |
| 20 | Savoyard Light Opera Co Inc | Po Box 333, Carlisle, MA 01741 | MA | 1980-05 | $0 |
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