Light Opera of New Jersey Inc
Educational through production of opera musicals and concerts
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Production and performance of the opera "Don Giovanni". Over 50 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 400 . Production and performance of "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder". Over 60 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 800. Production and performance of various outreach programs largely by the Savoy Faire group. These programs were performed at several assisted living and nursing home facilities as well as libraries. Over 30 people were involved and it reached audiences totaling more than 300.
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Educational through production of opera musicals and concerts
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLight Opera of New Jersey Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Basking Ridge, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1941 and has been operating for 85 years. Its EIN is 651223761. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $193K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Light Opera of New Jersey Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Light Opera of New Jersey Inc is located in Basking Ridge, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1941 and has been active for 85 years.
Based on official tax filings, Light Opera of New Jersey Inc has $193K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Light Opera of New Jersey Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $193K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Light Opera of New Jersey Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Light Opera of New Jersey Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Production and performance of the opera "Don Giovanni". Over 50 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 400 . Production and performance of "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder". Over 60 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 800. Production and performance of various outreach programs largely by the Savoy Faire group. These programs were performed at several assisted living and nursing home facilities as well as libraries. Over 30 people were involved and it reached audiences totaling more than 300. Light Opera of New Jersey Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1941.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Light Opera of New Jersey Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $193K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Light Opera of New Jersey Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Light Opera of New Jersey Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 651223761, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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LIGHT OPERA OF NEW JERSEY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Light Opera of New Jersey Inc
- What is Light Opera of New Jersey Inc?
- Light Opera of New Jersey Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Basking Ridge, United States. Production and performance of the opera "Don Giovanni". Over 50 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 400 . Production and performance of "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder". Over 60 people were involved in the production and it was performed to an audience of over 800. Production and performance of various outreach programs largely by the Savoy Faire group. These programs were performed at several assisted living and nursing home facilities as well as libraries. Over 30 people were involved and it reached audiences totaling more than 300.
- When was Light Opera of New Jersey Inc founded?
- Light Opera of New Jersey Inc was founded in 1941.
- Who leads Light Opera of New Jersey Inc?
- Michael serves as Baruffi.
- Where is Light Opera of New Jersey Inc located?
- Headquartered in Basking Ridge, United States.
- What is Light Opera of New Jersey Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Light Opera of New Jersey Inc trustworthy?
- Light Opera of New Jersey Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Light Opera of New Jersey Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 651223761.
- What is Light Opera of New Jersey Inc's website?
- http://lightoperaofnewjersey.org