Valley Light Opera Inc in Amherst, Massachusetts (MA)

Organization representatives - add corrected or new information about Valley Light Opera Inc »

Non-representatives - add comments about Valley Light Opera Inc»

Valley Light Opera Inc
Employer Identification Number (EIN)042572761
Name of OrganizationValley Light Opera Inc
In Care of NameJames F Walker Jr
AddressPO BOX 2143, Amherst, MA 01004-2143
ActivitiesCommunity theatrical group, Singing society or group, Cultural performances
SubsectionEducational Organization
Ruling Date06/1987
DeductibilityContributions are deductible
FoundationOrganization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public
OrganizationCorporation
Exempt Organization StatusUnconditional Exemption
Tax Period01/2014
Assets$25,000 to $99,999
Income$25,000 to $99,999
Filing Requirement990 (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:


CAPTCHA

Your IP address 18.219.54.31 will be logged.

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%

Financial snapshot ($)

Revenue for 2014

Support schedule

Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
201220132014
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
201220132014
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
201220132014
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS?NoNo
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents?NoNo
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activitiesNoNoNo
Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year?NoNo
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year?NoNo
Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect$0$0
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?NoNo
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?NoNo
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?NoNo
At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?NoNo
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 supported0
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
Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this nonprofit in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Program:
Fundraising:
Expenses:
Transparency:

Your Review


Would you recommend Valley Light Opera Inc to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Valley Light Opera Inc (optional)

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this nonprofit:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»
Organizations performing similar types of work
IdNameAddressStateEstablishedTotal Income
1San Diego Opera Association233 A St Ste 500, San Diego, CA 92101-4095CA1959-10$15,463,585
2Sarasota Opera Association Inc50 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236-5746FL1970-11$11,228,400
3Boston Lyric Opera Company11 Avenue De Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111-1883MA1970-11$10,022,742
4The Atlanta Opera Inc1575 Northside Dr Nw Ste 350, Atlanta, GA 30318-4210GA1979-11$9,528,938
5Skylight Music Theatre Corp158 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-6037WI1963-07$3,371,334
6Tulsa Opera Inc1610 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119-4408OK1960-12$2,139,654
7Shreveport Opera212 Texas St Ste 101, Shreveport, LA 71101-3249LA1962-04$1,039,334
8Toledo Opera Association425 Jefferson Ave Ste 601, Toledo, OH 43604-1080OH1961-08$910,856
9Sacramento Opera Association3811 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816-5520CA1966-01$878,955
10Washington Concert Opera2437 15th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009-4101DC1986-10$774,467
11College Light Opera Company IncPO BOX 906, Falmouth, MA 02541-0906MA1972-09$702,253
12Berkshire Opera Company Inc297 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-4602MA1988-05$566,442
13Cape Cod Opera IncorporationPO BOX 73, Orleans, MA 02653-0073MA1997-10$78,142
14Valley Light Opera IncPO BOX 2143, Amherst, MA 01004-2143MA1987-06$73,663
15Opera Worcester Inc137 Beaconsfield Rd, Worcester, MA 01602-1306MA1974-06$32,787
16Opera New England Of Cape Cod Inc347 Wheeler Rd, Marstons Mls, MA 02648-1134MA1978-02$1,230
17Opera Boston Inc12 Miller Road, Dover, MA 02030MA1983-02$305
18Commonwealth Opera Incorporated11 Diamond Court, Florence, MA 01062MA1981-01$0
19Opera Aperta IncPo Box 701, Weston, MA 02493MA2000-01$0
20Savoyard Light Opera Co IncPo Box 333, Carlisle, MA 01741MA1980-05$0
Number of organizations performing similar types of work
Alaska1
Alabama2
Arizona1
California45
Colorado3
Connecticut8
District of Columbia3
Delaware1
Florida15
Georgia5
Hawaii1
Iowa2
Idaho2
Illinois11
Indiana2
Kansas2
Louisiana3
Massachusetts11
Maryland4
Maine2
Michigan3
Minnesota4
Missouri4
Mississippi2
Montana2
North Carolina4
North Dakota2
Nebraska1
New Hampshire5
New Jersey7
New Mexico2
Nevada1
New York31
Ohio10
Oklahoma2
Oregon4
Pennsylvania9
South Carolina3
Tennessee3
Texas10
Utah2
Virginia4
Vermont1
Washington4
Wisconsin7
West Virginia1
Total252

NonProfitFacts.com is not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valley Light Opera Inc and has no official or unofficial affiliation with Valley Light Opera Inc