Mission
TO CREATE DISTINCTIVE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES AND INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES OF THE 21ST CENTURY.
Public Charity
DES MOINES METRO OPERA INC
DES MOINES METRO OPERA INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in INDIANOLA, IA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $6.1M, expenses of $6.3M, total assets of $6.5M. Imperigo tracks 212 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $20.8M.
EIN: 237319903
INDIANOLA, IA
Opera
NTEE: A6A
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$6.1M
Total Expenses$6.3M
Total Assets$6.5M
Grant Records212
Funding Total$20.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Des Moines Metro Opera Inc
How Des Moines Metro Opera Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$79
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $79 for programs
$69
Production of professional opera for the enrichment and enjoyment of general audiences including 21 performances of 5 productions in repertory during the summer festival
$9
Educational initiatives including internships, apprenticeships, touring program, workshops, and performances
$1
Dinners, concessions and retail services are sold as a visitor service during the summer festival season in the theater lobby
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION
$2,042,292
OPERATING GRANT CYCLE 2024
$301,500
OPERATING GRANT
$286,425
GENERAL SUPPORT
$96,858
GRANT DISTRIBUTION
$75,000
Showing up to 5 of 212 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Adrienne Mcfarland
DIRECTOR
Amy Anderson
SECRETARY
Ann Michelson
DIRECTOR
Anthony Braida
DIRECTOR
Betsy Freese
DIRECTOR
Bruce Hughes Md
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.1M | $6.3M | $6.5M |
| 2024 | $6.4M | $6.0M | $6.5M |
| 2023 | $5.8M | $5.7M | $6.1M |
| 2022 | $6.5M | $7.9M | $5.9M |
| 2021 | $5.5M | $4.2M | $7.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.5M to $6.1M (+9%), with total assets most recently reported at $6.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.