EIN 95-2096402

Los Angeles Opera Company

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
725
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
LA Opera produces world-class opera, promotes diversity, and offers equitable access to programming through unique programs for students, children, and families.
Total revenues
$46,172,417
2022
Total expenses
$47,787,630
2022
Total assets
$101,706,372
2022
Num. employees
725
2022

Program areas at Los Angeles Opera Company

Opera: the Company performed 36 Opera performances for the fiscal year ended june 30, 2022. The Company sold over 51,000 tickets to mainstage operas during the year, generating revenue of over $7 million.
La Opera connects: la Opera connects is a programming wing focusing on equitable access to Opera, providing unique programs to students, children, and families, amongst other audiences, in the Los Angeles region. In the 2021-2022 season, la Opera partnered with numerous schools and community organizations to provide programming to over 130,000 individuals. Programs included arts and healthcare programs, student field trips, public performances, and community Opera ensembles.
Other artistic programs (recitals and off grand): the Company presents operas both digitally and in person in a variety of locations to increase accessibility, expand the audience, and promote the art form. These activities include our "off grand" programs and recitals featuring world renowned Opera singers. The Company held 13 performances during the fiscal year, selling over 13,000 tickets which generated over $955k of revenue.
The young artist program seeks to support and develop the careers of promising singers and pianists. This residency program provides extensive training and performance experience through main-stage roles,cover roles, concerts and other productions. During the year, twelve artists were given 46 main-stage assignments (roles, covers) and performed in more than 24 recitals throughout the community.

Who funds Los Angeles Opera Company

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$2,031,350
Music Center FoundationGeneral Support$1,235,293
Linda and Alvaro Pascotto Charitable FoundationGeneral and /or Educational Purposes$1,010,000
...and 83 more grants received totalling $9,121,453

Personnel at Los Angeles Opera Company

NameTitleCompensation
Kathleen RuizChief Financial Officer$133,426
Diane Rhodes BergmanVice President , Marketing and Comm$216,370
Jill BoydVice President , Human Resources$211,871
Rupert HemmingsVice President , Artistic Planning$190,323
Chul ParkDirector , Technology Services$144,478
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Los Angeles Opera Company

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$31,293,131
Program services$8,700,522
Investment income and dividends$1,525,690
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$624,406
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,180,771
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,209,439
Total revenues$46,172,417

Form 990s for Los Angeles Opera Company

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
2017-062018-06-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like Los Angeles Opera Company

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Santa Fe Opera (SFO)Santa Fe, NM$58,576,774
Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL$78,366,900
Metropolitan Opera AssociationNew York, NY$163,754,215
Pittsburgh OperaPittsburgh, PA$15,132,156
Michigan Opera TheatreDetroit, MI$12,539,753
The Minnesota OperaMinneapolis, MN$16,099,693
The Dallas OperaDallas, TX$21,858,858
Houston Grand Opera AssociationHouston, TX$29,084,949
The Atlanta OperaAtlanta, GA$27,735,850
San Francisco Opera AssociationSan Francisco, CA$79,158,489
Data update history
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 8, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
May 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
May 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
135 North Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
laopera.org/ 
Phone
(213) 972-7652
Facebook page
LAOpera 
Twitter profile
@laopera 
IRS details
EIN
95-2096402
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A6A: Opera
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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