Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc

East Haddam, CT · Founded 1959

Supporting business and community development in CT

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Donna Lynn Cooper Hilton
Website Contact

About Organization

Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc operates in East Haddam, CT, focusing on to share the joy of musical theatre to delight, inspire, and challenge audiences to nurture creators and to build and support a broad, diverse, and inclusive community.. The organization manages $14.1M in annual revenue, 465 employees, $31.9M in assets. Established in 1959, the organization has served the region for 67 years.

What They Focus On

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$14.1M

Expenses (2024)

$15.4M

Assets (2024)

$31.9M

Employees (2024)

465

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $14,131,878 $15,424,331 $31,917,617 465
2023 — — — —
2023 $12,089,132 $13,840,273 $32,642,086 432
2022 — — — —
2022 $12,508,073 $11,347,438 $32,145,323 359
2020 — — — —
2020 $5,734,785 $6,113,004 $32,360,581 225
2019 $11,161,298 $12,775,616 $32,057,781 458
2018 $11,199,838 $12,147,302 $32,452,879 419

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

Facilitates collaboration and development in general operating support through targeted programming and partnerships

CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FROM DONOR ADVISED

Facilitates collaboration and development in charitable distribution from donor advised fund through targeted programming and partnerships

THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

Provides structured support and resources for theatrical productions initiatives across member organizations

For grant recipients exempt purposes

Supports stakeholders through for grant recipients exempt purposes programming designed to address community needs

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc.

DL

Donna Lynn Cooper Hilton

Artistic Director
Full-time
Compensation: $239,290
TK

tracey Krasniewski

DIRECTOR OF finance
Full-time
Compensation: $128,686
DM

Daniel McMahon

Director Of Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $120,859
FS

Frank Stilwagner

Director Of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $115,830
EB

endla burrows

director of production
Full-time
Compensation: $108,856
AS

Adam Souza

Resident Music Director
Full-time
Compensation: $102,911
AC

Anthony Cacace

Vice President
10 hrs/week
HR

Hila Rosen

President
10 hrs/week
JS

Jeffrey S Hoffman

1st Vice President
10 hrs/week
DB

David Byrd

managing dir., thru 9/24
Full-time
Compensation: $171,802
JF

John F Wolter

Chairman
10 hrs/week
HH

Heather Hardin

Office Assistant 
RC

Robert Cubeta, Niall McGovern

WK

Withum, Karen Kowglios

Accountants
LB

Leigh Beatty, Alison Harris

KL

Kathryn Lees,Tammie Sinibaldo

Deborah Winchell, Destiny Whitten, Cecilia Zvonkovic

BB

Bob Bennett

JK

Joe Kaminski

PM

Paula Moriarty

EP

Erik Palen

SS

Sydney Smirnow

DS

Diane Sobolewski

PC

Photini Constantinou, Wayne Rollins

NC

Nicki Cueno

LI

Lori Inferrera

Deborah Winchell, Destiny Whitten, Cecilia Zvonkovic

SK

Sean Kennedy-Wonneberger

Deborah Winchell, Destiny Whitten, Cecilia Zvonkovic

JL

Jenna LeMontagne

Deborah Winchell, Destiny Whitten, Cecilia Zvonkovic

SS

Sydney Sioch

Deborah Winchell, Destiny Whitten, Cecilia Zvonkovic

TD

Tiffany Delligatti

JG

Jessica Griffin

ES

Erin Stumm, Alex Zeek

Drapers
OD

Olivya DeLuca, Lauren Greenfield

First Hands
DR

Danielle Robinson

Stitcher
TT

Tabs Thompson

 Stitcher/Swing
JR

John Riccucci

AA

Aneesa Aviles, Sofia Dietze

Dressers
MT

Mia Thomas

Lead Wig & Hair Stylist
DD

Danny Dominguez

Wigs/Wardrobe Swing
HM

Holly McMullen

Wardrobe Supervisor, Terris Theatre
MM

Marissa Michaels 

Lighting Supervisor
KG

Karan Gosai

HB

Hannah Brown, Margaret Leupold

 Electricians, The Goodspeed
LS

Luciel Sanchez

DS

Dylan Sepulveda

Electrician, Terris Theatre
TA

Troy A. Junker

KO

Katie Owen

EG

Emma Graydon

AP

Ashlin Penn

MK

Madilyn Keller

MH

Miranda Harkins

AC

April Chateauneuf

RC

Rachel Carlson, Ashley Donnert

Staff
ML

Matteo Lanzarotta

Associate Technical Director 
EG

Emily Guercia

Draftsperson
DJ

Dennis J. Riley

Shop Foreman
KC

Kyle Carson, Joshua Murphy

Staff Carpenters
CB

Casey Burke-Ruhl, Nathaniel Kerr

Carpenters/Stagehand Swings
AA

Ann Aldrich

Stage Supervisor, The Goodspeed
JB

Jacob Bubeck, Jakob Sanchez

Stagehands
SM

Shawna Martine

Stage Supervisor, Terris Theatre
TM

Tesla M. Lowrey

Assistant Audio Engineer
TA

Theo Ashmore

Audio Assistant
NM

Nick Moran

 Audio Engineer, Terris Theatre
JB

Jennifer Barrios-Gomez

Assistant Audio Engineer, Terris Theatre

Milestones

1959

Organization Founded

1959

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1992

Regional Expansion

1992

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2024

Growth Milestone

2024

Achieved significant revenue growth reflecting expanded member services and regional programming

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH
Ann Houston Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
AE
Anne Evans Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
BR
Blair Russell Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
CR
Carolyn Rossi Copeland Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
CD
Christopher Dodd Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
DA
Dr Anne Rothstein Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
FG
Francis G Adams Jr Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
GL
Gavin Lodge Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
JD
James Duncan Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Jean Selden Greene Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
JG
Jennifer G Brown Secretary 10.0 hrs/week
JV
John Voege Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
JS
Joseph Smith Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
KS
Karen Sherry Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
KB
Kris Burbank Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
KR
Kristen Roberts Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
LH
Leonardo H Suzio Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Mark Masselli Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
MF
Marlene Ferreira Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
MS
Meg Sakellarides Treasurer 10.0 hrs/week
MA
Michael Arseneault Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
SF
Susan Frost Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
SH
Steven Hernandez Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week
SL
Sue Link Trustee Member 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$250K

Donna Lynn Cooper Hilton

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Donna Lynn Cooper Hilton Artistic Director $239,290 $10,623 $249,913 40
David Byrd Managing DIR., Thru 9/24 $171,802 $10,623 $182,425 40
Frank Stilwagner Director Of Development $115,830 $21,982 $137,812 40
Daniel Mcmahon Director Of Marketing $120,859 $11,155 $132,014 40
Tracey Krasniewski Director Of Finance $128,686 $15 $128,701 40
Endla Burrows Director Of Production $108,856 $5,312 $114,168 40
Adam Souza Resident Music Director $102,911 $10,623 $113,534 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$161K Grants Received
6 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total
HF
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving
$62K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$62K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$12K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$10K
JF
Jewish Foundation Of Greater New
$8K
TN
The National Alliance For
$8K
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Jewish Foundation Of Greater New The National Alliance For
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Jewish Foundation Of Greater New The National Alliance For

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Goodspeed Restaurant Inc
East Haddam, CT
Restaurant & Inn
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(860) 873-8664 (860) 873-8668

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Po Box A East Haddam, CT 064230281