Arts, Culture & Humanities
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MEROLA OPERA PROGRAM
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Mission Statement
Each summer, San Francisco becomes a place where dreams come true for the young artists in the Merola Opera Program. Out of hundreds of young hopefuls who audition, approximately 23 singers, five apprentice coaches and one apprentice stage director are chosen to participate in the Program. Merola is dedicated to seeking out the finest young opera talent and helping them develop into professional artists of the highest caliber.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$9.5M
Total Revenue
$4.0M
Total Expenses
$48.9M
Net Assets
12
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
65.6%
Fundraising Efficiency
2195.7%
Operating Reserve
148.23x
Liability-to-Asset
0.1%
Revenue Diversification
81.0%
Executive Compensation
$392K
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.5M | $4.0M | $48.9M | 65.6% | 12 |
| 2024 | $7.8M | $4.0M | $45.4M | 68.5% | 10 |
| 2023 | $5.3M | $3.8M | $39.0M | 67.6% | 11 |
| 2022 | $3.5M | $3.9M | $35.2M | 70.5% | 9 |
| 2021 | $10.9M | $3.2M | N/A | — | 9 |
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