Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Sponsoring, producing and encouraging opera and musical performances
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (58.44) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 84.4% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 10.0% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.44) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 7.1% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -2.9% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.02 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (20.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 04/2008)
Contact Information
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
tel: (312) 332-2244
fax: (312) 419-8345
EIN: 36-6008929
Leadership (FYE 04/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Mason | General Director, COO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $426,915 | 0.73% |
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Mission
The Lyric Opera of Chicago, originally known as The Lyric Theatre of Chicago, was founded in 1954 by Carol Fox, Lawrence V. Kelly, and Nicola Rescigno. Its artistic standards are universally admired, and it has consistently offered its patrons a world-class roster of singers, conductors, directors, designers, choreographers, and dancers in a wide-ranging repertoire. More than 274,000 tickets were sold for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2008-2009 season which included 82 performances of nine operas. The Civic Opera Building is the permanent home of Lyric Opera of Chicago. Its 3,563-seat capacity makes it the second-largest opera auditorium in North America.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago - IL | 58.44 | |
| Opera San José - CA | 64.18 | |
| Palm Beach Opera - FL | 55.39 | |
| The Santa Fe Opera - NM | 55.35 | |
| Los Angeles Opera - CA | 60.42 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago - IL | 58.44 | |
| New York City Opera - NY | 60.05 | |
| Palm Beach Opera - FL | 55.39 | |
| Metropolitan Opera - NY | 58.68 | |
| Los Angeles Opera - CA | 60.42 | |
