Michigan Opera Theatre

99%

Four-Star Charity

Impact & Measurement

Accountability & Finance

Culture & Community

Leadership & Adaptability

Michigan Opera Theatre

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501(c)(3) organization

Donations are tax-deductible

http://michiganopera.org/

1526 Broadway Street

Detroit MI 48226

313-237-7464

Detroit MI | IRS ruling year: 1968 | EIN: 38-2052726

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Organization Mission

Established in 1971, Michigan Opera Theatre presents opera, dance and educational activities to make a positive impact on the lives of people in metro-Detroit. This ...

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Rating Information

Great

This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Accountability & Finance

Score

99

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022

This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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Key Accountability Metrics

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Majority Independent Board Members - 97% independent members

10 out of 10 points

Independent Board Size - 45 independent members

10 out of 10 points

Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee

20 out of 20 points

Total Revenue Amount	Expectation to Receive Credit
$2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support	Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee
$1 million or higher	Expected to complete an audit
$500,000 - $1 million	Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation
Less than $500,000	No expectation (removed from scoring methodology)

Material Diversion of Assets - None

20 out of 20 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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No Credit

Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes

5 out of 5 points

Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Loans to/from Officers - None

5 out of 5 points

Website Disclosures

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed

5 out of 5 points

Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 17.68%

25 out of 25 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 68.56%

23 out of 25 points

Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.06

25 out of 25 points

Working Capital: Ratio - 2.55 years

25 out of 25 points

Additional Information

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available

Salary of Key Persons - Data Available

IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available

Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available

Date Published	Overall Rating
11/22/2022
3/1/2022
4/1/2021
10/1/2019
12/1/2018
12/22/2017
11/1/2016
6/1/2016
11/1/2015
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990.
12/22/2014
11/1/2013
8/1/2012
11/1/2011
9/20/2011
12/1/2010
2/1/2010
4/1/2009
10/1/2007
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10/1/2005
10/1/2004
11/1/2003
10/15/2002
4/15/2002