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Buffalo Opera Unlimited Incorporated

EIN 16-1614177 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A60

Profile

Buffalo Opera Unlimited is dedicated to producing professional opera and a variety of other musical forms with an emphasis on regional artists. BOU is also committed to making opera more accessible to a broader audience and to providing education to develop future audiences.

One Symphony CircleBuffalo, NY 14201

www.buffalooperaunlimited.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

35th percentile

-6.3%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

5.4%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,394

Up $4,394 from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$2,388

Down $1,432 (-37%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$2,006

Up $5,826 (+153%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$259,887

Up $71,589 (+38%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$254,061

Up $26,546 (+12%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$5,826

Up $45,043 (+115%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2014: $37Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $2,439Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,4392015Assets 2016: $3,802Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $0Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $23,070Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $29,537Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $56,971Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $43,312Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $43,3122021Assets 2022: $48,420Net Assets 2022: $48,4202022Assets 2023: $35,397Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $35,3972023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $3,820Net Assets 2024: -$3,8202024Assets 2025: $4,394Liabilities 2025: $2,388Net Assets 2025: $2,0062025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,394
Liabilities$2,388
Net Assets$2,006
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2014: $46,689Expenses 2014: $47,009Net Income 2014: -$3202014Revenue 2015: $96,486Expenses 2015: $94,182Net Income 2015: $2,3042015Revenue 2016: $108,290Expenses 2016: $106,927Net Income 2016: $1,3632016Revenue 2017: $110,724Expenses 2017: $94,287Net Income 2017: $16,4372017Revenue 2018: $112,905Expenses 2018: $108,697Net Income 2018: $4,2082018Revenue 2019: $127,845Expenses 2019: $121,378Net Income 2019: $6,4672019Revenue 2020: $79,650Expenses 2020: $52,216Net Income 2020: $27,4342020Revenue 2021: $168,619Expenses 2021: $182,278Net Income 2021: -$13,6592021Revenue 2022: $197,442Expenses 2022: $192,334Net Income 2022: $5,1082022Revenue 2023: $208,136Expenses 2023: $221,159Net Income 2023: -$13,0232023Revenue 2024: $188,298Expenses 2024: $227,515Net Income 2024: -$39,2172024Revenue 2025: $259,887Expenses 2025: $254,061Net Income 2025: $5,8262025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$259,887
Expenses$254,061
Net Income$5,826
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,394
Liabilities
$2,388
Net assets
$2,006
Revenue
$259,887
Expenses
$254,061
Net income
$5,826
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.02$0.02$2.60$2.54$0.06
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.04$0.04$1.88$2.28$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$2.08$2.21$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.48$1.97$1.92$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.43$1.69$1.82$0.14
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.80$0.52$0.27
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$1.28$1.21$0.06
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$1.13$1.09$0.04
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$1.11$0.94$0.16
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$1.08$1.07$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.96$0.94$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.47$0.47$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 13, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$259,887
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Buffalo Opera Unlimited is dedicated to producing professional opera and a variety of other musical forms with an emphasis on regional artists. BOU is also committed to making opera more accessible to a broader audience and to providing education to develop future audiences.

Producing professional opera and a variety of other musical forms with an emphasis on regional artists. BOU is also committed to making opera more accessible to a broader audience and to providing education to develop future audiences.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$20,000--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,204$4,394▼ $13,810
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-3,820$2,006▲ $5,826
Accounts Receivable$200$0▼ $200
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$18,404$4,394▼ $14,010
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,000$1,788▼ $212
Deferred Revenue$224$600▲ $376
Total Liabilities$22,224$2,388▼ $19,836
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-3,820$2,006▲ $5,826
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-3,820$2,006▲ $5,826
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$18,404$4,394▼ $14,010
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lee Ann GraceBoard President
Karen PoddBoard Vice President
Daniel IhaszBoard Member
Marty WimmerBoard Member
Rick FlemingBoard Member
Sylvia BennettBoard Member
Ann WilliamsBoard Secretary
Adam UtleyBoard Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$236,729
Program Service Revenue
$22,903
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$255
All Other Contributions
$179,729
Change in Net Assets
$5,826
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$254,061
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$137,019--$137,019
Fees for Services Management$78,949$0-$78,949
Advertising$16,674$1,853-$18,527
Occupancy$8,600$0-$8,600
Fees for Services Other$0$2,985$0$2,985
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,160-$2,160
Insurance$1,934$0-$1,934
Royalties$1,875--$1,875
Other Expenses$413$140$0$553
Office Expenses$96$288$0$384
Information Technology$171$0-$171
Total Functional Expenses$245,731$8,330$0$254,061
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,000--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Line 11B

“The form is reviewed at a board meeting.”

Part VI, Line 12C

“The Board President oversees compliance to issues of conflict of interest when voting occurs at board meetings.”

Part VI, Line 14

“There is a guidance document for nonprofits on document retention that is essentially followed but the board did not act on an official policy.”

Part VI, Line 19

“Our documents are available upon request, but to date no individual has requested any documents. Funding bodies do require a copy of the 990 which then is a part of our application.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Buffalo Opera Unlimited Incorporated
EIN
16-1614177
Phone
7162170895
Address
One Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201

Signing Officer

Name
Lee Ann Grace
Title
Board President
Phone
7162170895
Signed
2026-04-13

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part III, Line 4D

“Other fees for services include management, general operating, and professional services (artistic director, marketing and development director, business manager).”

Part IX, Line 11G

“Other fees professional services (accountant, technical)”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Other fees for services include management, general operating, and professional services (artistic director, marketing and development director, business manager).
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The form is reviewed at a board meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board President oversees compliance to issues of conflict of interest when voting occurs at board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3There is a guidance document for nonprofits on document retention that is essentially followed but the board did not act on an official policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Our documents are available upon request, but to date no individual has requested any documents. Funding bodies do require a copy of the 990 which then is a part of our application.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Other fees professional services (accountant, technical)
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