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Penn Square Opera

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 81-3607634

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 14, 2025

PO Box 11265Lancaster, PA 17605

(717) 314-2591

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

5.84x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

1.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

65th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$14,170

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

96th percentile

238%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-55%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$22,239

Up $15,669 (+238%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

-$107,561

Up $15,669 (+13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$129,800

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Down

$124,331

Down $154,587 (-55%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$108,662

Down $247,008 (-69%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$15,669

Up $92,421 (+120%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2021: $117,969Liabilities 2021: $129,800Net Assets 2021: -$11,8312021Assets 2022: $80,287Liabilities 2022: $126,765Net Assets 2022: -$46,4782022Assets 2023: $6,570Liabilities 2023: $129,800Net Assets 2023: -$123,2302023Assets 2024: $22,239Liabilities 2024: $129,800Net Assets 2024: -$107,5612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$22,239
Liabilities$129,800
Net Assets-$107,561

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $90,194Expenses 2021: $153,649Net Income 2021: -$63,4552021Revenue 2022: $224,259Expenses 2022: $258,906Net Income 2022: -$34,6472022Revenue 2023: $278,918Expenses 2023: $355,670Net Income 2023: -$76,7522023Revenue 2024: $124,331Expenses 2024: $108,662Net Income 2024: $15,6692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$124,331
Expenses$108,662
Net Income$15,669
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$134,844
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Penn Square Music Conservatory

To provide professional performance and training opportunity for talented artists at the beginning of their career in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. To bring professional performances of opera and musical theatre to lancaster audiences and the region.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO PROVIDE OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS TO THE LANCASTER COMMUNITY AND THE REGION. ALSO, TO PROVIDE MUSICAL INSTRUCTION IN PERSON OR BY VIRTUAL SESSIONS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 3 MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS WITH 5 PERFORMANCES TO 1,500 ATTENDEES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED 6,350 MUSIC LESSONS TO 82 STUDENTS AND PRESENTED 3 STUDENT RECITALS.-$82,906
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
PHYLLIS DRACKLEYSecretary-$14,170-$14,170
SCOTT DRACKLEYArtistic DirectorPT$1,375-$1,375
CAROLYN DARRENKAMPTreasurer-$0--
KATHY SEABERDirector-$0--
JENNIFER SWETLANDDirector-$0--
JONATHAN WALKER-VANKURENDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Penn Square Opera
EIN
81-3607634
Phone
7173142591
Address
PO BOX 11265, LANCASTER, PA 17605

Signing Officer

Name
Carolyn Darrenkamp
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7173142591
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hatter Harris & Beittel Llp
Address
32A EAST ROSEVILLE ROAD, LANCASTER, PA 17601
Preparer
Lewis K Doub CPA
Phone
7175692601
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 8

Miscellaneous income 49 total 49

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising and promotion 1,244 office expense 3,182 telephone and internet 3,770 travel 128 meals 3,328 interest expense 391 insurance 1,547 payroll processing fees 69 ticket sale fees 359 event expenses 8,188 artist expenses 9,066 conservatory expenses 460 licenses, taxes and fees 190 dues and subscriptions 278 bank fees 74 miscellaneous expense 98 non-investment depreciation 483 total 32,855

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

5,417 5,417 less accumulated depreciation 3,968 4,451 security deposit 1,300 1,300 total 2,749 2,266

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Mortgage and other notes payable 129,800 129,800

Form 990-ez, Part III

To provide professional performance and training opportunity for talented artists at the beginning of their career in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. To bring professional performances of opera and musical theatre to lancaster audiences and the region.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

To provide opera and musical theatre performances and events to the lancaster community and the region. Also, to provide musical instruction in person or by virtual sessions to people of all ages. During 2024, the organization provided 3 musical productions with 5 performances to 1,500 attendees. The organization also provided 6,350 music lessons to 82 students and presented 3 student recitals.

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