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MEROLA OPERA PROGRAM

EIN: 94-6084831 · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-3249 · United States · FY 2025 Data
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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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Organization Details
EIN
94-6084831
State
CA
City
SAN FRANCISCO
ZIP
94102-3249
Classification
A6A0
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Rating
50★
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1957
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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