EIN 62-0785544

Opera Memphis

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The mission of Opera Memphis is to entertain, educate and inspire people of Memphis and the mid-south through the art of Opera. Opera Memphis' mission is to provide top quality main stage programming and educational enrichment to Memphis and the midso...
Total revenues
$952,508
2024
Total expenses
$1,442,973
2024
Total assets
$5,764,614
2024
Num. employees
19
2024

Program areas at Opera Memphis

Our masterworks productions focus on works from the traditional operatic canon. They feature world-class performers, the Memphis symphony orchestra, and other local performing arts groups.our keynote program is 30 days of Opera, a month-long event that introduces Opera into the everyday routines of memphians. Each season, #30days presents over 50 free events in over 40 locations, reaching an average of over 30,000 individuals, with performances in every zip code in memphis.we also offer a variety of educational programs throughout the year, which in pre-pandemic years reached over 17,000 children and adults annually. These activities, which are slowly being restored post-pandemic include performances at more than 100 local schools, hospitals, and community organizations. The handorf company artist program provides career-building experiences to emerging singers through robust performance opportunities and personalized goals while providing the tools and entrepreneurial mindset necessary for citizen-artists to champion Opera in the 21st century.

Who funds Opera Memphis

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arthur F and Alice E AdamsGeneral Operating Support$112,904
ARTSmemphisOperating Support$80,200
JR Hyde Iii Family FoundationConsultant Support for Strategic Plan/support for General Operations and the Endowment Challenge$75,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Opera Memphis

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah SquireChief Operating Officer
Bethania BarayDirector of Education and Civic Programs
Kathryn ElliottDirector of Education
Jonathan KingMusic Director
Cris FriscoDirector of the Handorf Company Artist Program
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Opera Memphis

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$781,383
Program services$139,720
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$9,087
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$22,318
Total revenues$952,508

Form 990s for Opera Memphis

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-12990View PDF
2023-062024-02-13990View PDF
2022-062023-02-14990View PDF
2021-062022-04-15990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Opera Memphis

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Indianapolis OperaIndianapolis, IN$1,113,610
Austin Lyric OperaAustin, TX$3,262,634
Florida Grand Opera (FGO)Miami, FL$249,420
Tulsa OperaTulsa, OK$1,882,533
Madison OperaMadison, WI$2,606,760
Anchorage Opera Company (AO)Anchorage, AK$895,627
Annapolis Opera CompanyAnnapolis, MD$870,125
Chicago Opera TheaterChicago, IL$2,599,908
Opera BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$540,847
Opera RoanokeRoanoke, VA$380,673
Data update history
April 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $80,200 from ARTSmemphis
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Scheidt Family Foundation
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $112,904 from Arthur F and Alice E Adams
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesTheatersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
216 S Cooper St
Memphis, TN 38104
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
County
Shelby County, TN
Website URL
operamemphis.org/ 
Phone
(901) 257-3100
Facebook page
operamemphis 
Twitter profile
@operamemphis 
IRS details
EIN
62-0785544
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1956
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
Central organization
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