Civic Intelligence

Seattle Opera Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 91-1174712

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Dec 10, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.SEATTLEOPERA.ORG
363 Mercer StreetSeattle, WA 98109

(206) 389-7600

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

4th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

5th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

79th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

7th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 7% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

31st percentile

-0.0%

Faster asset growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

91%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets4th percentile

Assets

Down

$27,474,132

Down $4,236 (-0.0%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$27,465,552

Up $391,909 (+1.4%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$8,580

Down $396,145 (-98%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue5th percentileNet Margin79th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,262,641

Up $1,078,799 (+91%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$1,797,715

Up $5,468 (+0.3%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$464,926

Up $1,073,331 (+176%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth31st percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $23,203,392Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $23,203,3922011Assets 2012: $21,863,347Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $21,863,3472012Assets 2013: $23,248,751Liabilities 2013: $129,590Net Assets 2013: $23,119,1612013Assets 2014: $27,009,807Liabilities 2014: $356,567Net Assets 2014: $26,653,2402014Assets 2015: $26,239,118Liabilities 2015: $466,893Net Assets 2015: $25,772,2252015Assets 2016: $24,479,660Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $24,479,6602016Assets 2017: $26,256,922Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $26,256,9222017Assets 2018: $27,478,368Liabilities 2018: $404,725Net Assets 2018: $27,073,6432018Assets 2019: $27,474,132Liabilities 2019: $8,580Net Assets 2019: $27,465,5522019Assets 2020: $24,282,495Liabilities 2020: $2,844Net Assets 2020: $24,279,6512020Assets 2021: $30,519,746Liabilities 2021: $1,517Net Assets 2021: $30,518,2292021Assets 2022: $25,308,635Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $25,308,6352022Assets 2023: $27,233,252Liabilities 2023: $1,435Net Assets 2023: $27,231,8172023Assets 2024: $29,876,145Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $29,876,1452024Assets 2025: $31,971,942Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $31,971,9422025

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$27,474,132
Liabilities$8,580
Net Assets$27,465,552
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2011: $1,033,726Expenses 2011: $1,554,030Net Income 2011: -$520,3042011Expenses 2012: $1,760,0002012Expenses 2013: $1,761,6212013Revenue 2014: $3,064,904Expenses 2014: $1,856,371Net Income 2014: $1,208,5332014Revenue 2015: $1,414,493Expenses 2015: $2,075,917Net Income 2015: -$661,4242015Revenue 2016: $351,330Expenses 2016: $1,301,301Net Income 2016: -$949,9712016Revenue 2017: $1,067,477Expenses 2017: $1,277,839Net Income 2017: -$210,3622017Revenue 2018: $1,183,842Expenses 2018: $1,792,247Net Income 2018: -$608,4052018Revenue 2019: $2,262,641Expenses 2019: $1,797,715Net Income 2019: $464,9262019Revenue 2020: $1,020,021Expenses 2020: $3,818,787Net Income 2020: -$2,798,7662020Revenue 2021: $1,515,403Expenses 2021: $1,831,788Net Income 2021: -$316,3852021Revenue 2022: $469,845Expenses 2022: $2,215,495Net Income 2022: -$1,745,6502022Revenue 2023: -$191,256Expenses 2023: $1,441,592Net Income 2023: -$1,632,8482023Revenue 2024: $2,468,174Expenses 2024: $1,482,558Net Income 2024: $985,6162024Revenue 2025: $1,575,055Expenses 2025: $1,489,205Net Income 2025: $85,8502025

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$2,262,641
Expenses$1,797,715
Net Income$464,926
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Dec 10, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$9,299,306
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support seattle opera in pursuing its exempt purpose through contribution support.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$27,329,576$25,288,970▼ $2,040,606
Accounts Receivable$47,014$2,060,727▲ $2,013,713
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$15,348-
Total Assets$27,478,368$27,474,132▼ $4,236
Other Assets Total$101,778$109,087▲ $7,309
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$404,725$8,580▼ $396,145
Total Liabilities$404,725$8,580▼ $396,145
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$20,362,722$21,046,663▲ $683,941
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$4,716,540$4,349,770▼ $366,770
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,994,381$2,069,119▲ $74,738
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$27,073,643$27,465,552▲ $391,909
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$27,478,368$27,474,132▼ $4,236

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$27,073,644$676,632▲ $1,512,993-$27,465,554
2017$26,256,922$332,130▲ $2,276,838-$27,073,644
2016$24,479,658$119,881▲ $2,935,220-$26,256,922
2015$25,772,225$108,570▼ $99,834-$24,479,658
2014$26,653,242$873,775▲ $321,125-$25,772,225
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay7th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeffrey HannaPresident
James CullenVice President
Charles CosseBoard Member
Jay LapinBoard Member
Moya VazquezBoard Member
Steven PhelpsBoard Member
Anne RedmanSecretary
Michael TobiasonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$676,632
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,586,009
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$676,632
Change in Net Assets
$464,926
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,773,000
Other Expenses$24,715
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,773,000--$1,773,000
Fees for Services Legal-$16,156-$16,156
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,050-$7,050
Insurance-$1,363-$1,363
Office Expenses-$75-$75
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$71-$71
Total Functional Expenses$1,773,000$24,715$0$1,797,715
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Seattle OperaSeattle, WA501(c)(3)Program Support$1,773,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A pdf of the final draft of the public disclosure copy of the 990, excluding schedule b contributors, and supporting schedules was provided to the seattle opera audit committee and all foundation board members for review and comment following preparation of the return by a public accounting firm and review by management. Since the seattle opera and seattle opera foundation financial statements are consolidated, the seattle opera audit committee takes responsibility for reviewing both the financial statements and the tax returns.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members review all real and potential conflicts of interest and take appropriate action to mitigate or eliminate them. Board members with any perceived conflict of interest recuse themselves from voting on related subjects.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Seattle Opera Foundation
EIN
91-1174712
Phone
2063897600
Address
363 MERCER STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98109

Signing Officer

Name
Steven Phelps
Title
President
Phone
2063897600
Signed
2019-12-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven Phelps
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Clark Nuber Ps
Address
10900 NE 4TH STREET SUITE 1400, BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Preparer
Sara Elizabeth J Hyre
Phone
4254544919
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6:

“The number of volunteers is represented by the total uncompensated board members.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Seattle opera foundation was established in 1982 to hold, manage, and invest an endowment that exclusively benefits seattle opera. Contributions to the endowment are considered permanently restricted unless otherwise stipulated by the donor. The endowment includes purpose-restricted funds based on donor intent. Under a spending policy established by the foundation board, income from the investment of these funds supports either the general operations or specific programs of seattle opera, in accordance with donor stipulations.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A PDF OF THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY OF THE 990, EXCLUDING SCHEDULE B CONTRIBUTORS, AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES WAS PROVIDED TO THE SEATTLE OPERA AUDIT COMMITTEE AND ALL FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT FOLLOWING PREPARATION OF THE RETURN BY A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEW BY MANAGEMENT. SINCE THE SEATTLE OPERA AND SEATTLE OPERA FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE CONSOLIDATED, THE SEATTLE OPERA AUDIT COMMITTEE TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING BOTH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE TAX RETURNS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW ALL REAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO MITIGATE OR ELIMINATE THEM. BOARD MEMBERS WITH ANY PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON RELATED SUBJECTS.
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Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$27,474,132
Liabilities
$8,580
Net assets
$27,465,552
Revenue
$2,262,641
Expenses
$1,797,715
Net income
$464,926
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.0$0.00$32.0$1.58$1.49$0.09
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.9$0.00$29.9$2.47$1.48$0.99
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.2$0.00$27.2$0.19$1.44$1.63
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.3$0.00$25.3$0.47$2.22$1.75
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$30.5$0.00$30.5$1.52$1.83$0.32
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.3$0.00$24.3$1.02$3.82$2.80
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.5$0.01$27.5$2.26$1.80$0.46
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.5$0.40$27.1$1.18$1.79$0.61
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.3$0.00$26.3$1.07$1.28$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.5$0.00$24.5$0.35$1.30$0.95
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$26.2$0.47$25.8$1.41$2.08$0.66
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.0$0.36$26.7$3.06$1.86$1.21
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$23.2$0.13$23.1$1.76
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$21.9$0.00$21.9$1.76
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$23.2$0.00$23.2$1.03$1.55$0.52