EIN 75-6004746

The Dallas Opera

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
485
City
State
Year formed
1957
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Dallas Opera produces outstanding mainstage and chamber opera repertoire, attracting national and international attention. It is committed to extensive community outreach and education, delivering in-person arts education programs to 9,835 students of all ages in FY2022. The mainstage performances at Winspear Opera House drew 22,687 patrons across four productions, including Madame Butterfly, Flight, The Barber of Seville, and The Pearl Fishers. Additionally, 5,099 participated in pre- and post-opera talks, open dress rehearsals, and other events.
Total revenues
$12,779,809
2023
Total expenses
$17,593,720
2023
Total assets
$16,515,682
2023
Num. employees
485
2023

Program areas at The Dallas Opera

MAINSTAGE AUDIENCE: 28,086 patrons attended 16 performances across 4 productions at Winspear Opera House: RIGOLETTO, HANSEL AND GRETEL, DAS RHEINGOLD, and COSI FAN TUTTE Another 5,327 participated in pre- and post-opera talks, open dress rehearsals, backstage tours, and other mainstage-related activities.
Community Engagement & Education programs: 9,393 North Texans enjoyed a range of community outreach programs, including 4,572 at 7 special concerts, 3,989 at 4 family performances of THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF and THE ELIXIR OF LOVE, and 832 at OperaTruck and other community-based performances. 16,640 students of all ages participated in our arts education programming, including 4 student matinee performances of THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF, Touring Opera performances in schools, Opera in a Suitcase workshops and performances in schools, dress rehearsals, and other workshops and education-oriented activities.
Digital programs: 22,355 viewed our digital programming, including and rebroadcasts of our 4 mainstage operas, education resources, and other performance-based content.

Grants made by The Dallas Opera

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Dallas Opera FoundationGeneral Assistance$111,810

Who funds The Dallas Opera

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Dallas Opera FoundationProvide Financial Support To the Dallas Opera.$1,279,041
O'donnell FoundationOperations$1,000,000
Mark FoundationSupport of the Opera and Its "new Visions Initiative".$500,000
...and 53 more grants received totalling $3,995,450

Personnel at The Dallas Opera

NameTitleCompensation
Ian DerrerGeneral Director and Chief Executive Officer$304,197
Walker BeardDirector of Operations$144,076
John HarpoolDirector of Finance Planning and Analysis$107,853
Cynthia GrzanowskiDirector of Marketing$133,612
Linda LipscombAssociate Director of Development$121,200
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for The Dallas Opera

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,100,472
Program services$2,662,547
Investment income and dividends$7,448
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,845
Net income from fundraising events$-18,891
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,344
Miscellaneous revenues$21,044
Total revenues$12,779,809

Form 990s for The Dallas Opera

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-21990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Dallas Opera

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Opera ColoradoEnglewood, CO$6,329,194
San Diego Opera AssociationSan Diego, CA$9,586,984
Sarasota Opera AssociationSarasota, FL$7,635,719
Houston Grand Opera AssociationHouston, TX$27,493,921
Seattle OperaSeattle, WA$23,974,024
The Minnesota OperaMinneapolis, MN$16,099,693
Lyric Opera of Kansas CityKansas City, MO$6,662,493
Austin Lyric OperaAustin, TX$4,414,312
Virginia Opera AssociationNorfolk, VA$4,475,698
Palm Beach OperaWest Palm Beach, FL$4,224,318
Data update history
February 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $1,279,041 from The Dallas Opera Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesTheatersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2403 Flora St Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75201
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
dallasopera.org/ 
Phone
(214) 443-1043
Facebook page
dallasopera 
Twitter profile
@thedallasopera 
IRS details
EIN
75-6004746
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1957
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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