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Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts
Board Leadership
Liz Kathman Grubow
President
CEO
Christopher Milligan
General Director & CEO
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The second oldest opera company in America, Cincinnati Opera presents dynamic opera productions every summer in Cincinnati's historic 3,417-seat Music Hall. Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences by presenting opera performances, school tours, and community programs for adults and children that meet the highest standards of artistic excellence. In the 2006-2007 season, Cincinnati Opera presented ten performances of four different productions, reaching audiences of more than 28,000. The education outreach program brought 103 performances of five productions to audiences of 31,000.
The second oldest opera company in America, Cincinnati Opera presents dynamic opera productions every summer in Cincinnati's historic 3,417-seat Music Hall. Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences by presenting opera performances, school tours, and community programs for adults and children that meet the highest standards of artistic excellence. In the 2006-2007 season, Cincinnati Opera presented ten performances of four different productions, reaching audiences of more than 28,000. The education outreach program brought 103 performances of five productions to audiences of 31,000.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
76.3% | |
Administrative Expenses | 14.2% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 9.3% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.17 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.11 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 2.0% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 10.2% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Cincinnati Opera (OH) | 90.92 | |
Boston Lyric Opera (MA) | 89.26 | |
Glimmerglass Festival (NY) | 86.73 | |
New Orleans Opera Association (LA) | 88.14 | |
Choral Arts (DC) | 86.24 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $4,288,058 |
Federated Campaigns | $826,000 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $166,902 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $195,638 |
Total Contributions | $5,476,598 |
Program Service Revenue | $1,657,832 |
Total Primary Revenue | $7,134,430 |
Other Revenue | $3,042,811 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $10,177,241 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $7,015,412 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,244,753 |
Fundraising Expenses | $882,679 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $9,142,844 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $1,034,397 |
Net Assets | $34,811,856 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Productions | $7,015,412 | 100.0% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-08 | 12/01/2020 | 90.92 | |||||||
2018-08 | 09/03/2019 | 91.06 | |||||||
2017-08 | 12/01/2018 | 90.18 | |||||||
2016-08 | 12/01/2017 | 93.80 | |||||||
2015-08 | 11/01/2016 | 92.00 | |||||||
2014-08 | 06/01/2016 | 90.63 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-08 | 10/01/2015 | 90.57 | |||||||
2013-08 | 11/01/2014 | 90.97 | |||||||
2012-08 | 10/01/2013 | 88.05 | |||||||
2011-08 | 08/01/2012 | 89.29 | |||||||
2010-08 | 12/01/2011 | 92.52 | |||||||
2009-08 | 09/20/2011 | 91.75 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-08 | 02/01/2011 | 90.91 | |||||||
2008-08 | 03/01/2010 | 87.42 | |||||||
2007-08 | 07/01/2009 | 76.98 | |||||||
2006-08 | 12/01/2007 | 60.53 | |||||||
2005-08 | 12/01/2006 | 68.83 | |||||||
2004-08 | 11/01/2005 | 74.29 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 31-0549044 |
Name in IRS Master File | CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION |
NTEE Code | A6A |
NTEE Classification | Opera |
NTEE Type | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (119) Other cultural or historical activities (59) Other school related activities |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | November, 1942 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | August |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$225,482 | 2.46% | Patricia K. Beggs | General Director, CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Cincinnati Opera (OH) | 90.92 | |
The Atlanta Opera (GA) | 90.04 | |
Lyric Opera of Chicago (IL) | 89.87 | |
Lyric Opera of Kansas City (MO) | 94.24 | |
Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre (UT) | 85.91 |
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Cincinnati Opera
1243 Elm Street
Cincinnati,
OH 45202
tel: (513) 768-5500
fax: (513) 768-5552
EIN: 31-0549044
Liz Kathman Grubow
President
Christopher Milligan
General Director & CEO
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299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923