Maryland Lyric Opera
Maryland Lyric Opera is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbia, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $442.
Maryland Lyric Opera at a glance
In short: Maryland Lyric Opera gave $442 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $442), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $442
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $442
- Median grant
- $442
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Maryland Lyric Opera funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was C&O Canal Trust ($442).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $442.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C&O Canal Trust Williamsport, MD | General Opertaing Expenses | $442 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $36,949 | $36,999 | $442 | 1 | $28,047 |
| 2024 | $50 | $56,880 | $73,045 | — | — | $69,165 |
| 2023 | $17,599 | $4,371,349 | $2,466,919 | — | — | $2,477,887 |
| 2022 | $124,223 | $3,223,762 | $5,177,702 | — | — | $5,120,092 |
| 2021 | $103,725 | $1,030,725 | $975,496 | — | — | $946,464 |
| 2020 | $156,653 | $1,557,509 | $1,579,482 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $49,001 | $3,130,404 | $3,133,611 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maryland Lyric Opera is led by Alfred J. Clark Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alfred J. Clark Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George White
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri D. Klatzkin
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy Ayre (2019–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Maryland Lyric Opera
How much does Maryland Lyric Opera give each year?
Maryland Lyric Opera gave $442 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Maryland Lyric Opera?
Maryland Lyric Opera is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbia, MD.
Where does Maryland Lyric Opera operate?
Maryland Lyric Opera has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Maryland Lyric Opera's EIN?
Maryland Lyric Opera's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3835176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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