Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts

Boston Lyric Opera

Producing artistically excellent productions of a diverse repertoire

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (29.96)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 58.5%    
Administrative Expenses 28.3%    
Fundraising Expenses 13.0%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.22    
Efficiency Rating     0 Stars
      (20.85)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth -2.1%    
Program Expenses Growth -6.1%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.86    
Capacity Rating    
      (9.10)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $5,524,603
Other Revenue $796,594
Total Revenue $6,321,197
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $3,570,130
Administrative Expenses $1,728,916
Fundraising Expenses $796,282
Total Functional Expenses $6,095,328
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $225,869
   
Net Assets $4,156,900

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Contact Information

Boston Lyric Opera
45 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
tel: (617) 542-4912
fax: (617) 542-4913
EIN: 04-2469627

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 847897
Boston, MA 02284

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Janice Mancini Del Sesto General Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $200,000 3.28%

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Mission

The mission of Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) is to produce artistically excellent productions of a diverse repertoire that entertain and inspire audiences; to feature emerging operatic talent; and to engage and educate the community of all ages about opera. By achieving its mission, BLO ensures the future of opera in Boston and New England for generations to come. Founded in 1976, BLO is recognized for its artistically excellent productions of a diverse repertoire that entertain and inspire audiences and which feature emerging operatic talent. BLO produces three mainstage productions at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre in Boston and a production of a fully staged, one-hour English version of a popular Opera for Young Audiences throughout New England.

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