OPERA AMERICA WAS FOUNDED TO: (I) PROMOTE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF THE OPERATIC ART FORM; (II) FOSTER AND IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIC COMPOSERS, SINGERS AND ALLIED TALENT (III) ASSIST IN DEVELOPING RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL OPERA COMPANIES THROUGH COOPERATIVE ARTISTIC AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP; (IV) ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF QUALITY OF OPERATIC PRESENTATION; AND (V) ENCOURAGE GREATER APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF OPERA BY ALL SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.4M
+27.7% YoY
Revenue
$7.4M
+7.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$799K
+113.2% YoY
Expenses
$7.8M
+3.7% YoY
About Opera America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Opera America Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $799K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,406,399 | $24,602,632 | $19,961,792 |
| Revenue | $7,353,833 | $6,851,773 | $5,782,198 |
| Expenses | $7,786,684 | $7,509,227 | $6,655,768 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $799,238 | $374,832 | $768,251 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from Opera America Inc
A/B Testing Grants: Supporting Experimentation in Audience Building
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Campbell Opera Librettist Prize
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Civic Practice Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC A SCORCA | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $338,556 |
| CAROL F HENRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN G MARINEAU | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HECTOR ARMIENTA | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL EGEL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| IAN RYE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES M BARTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AFTON BATTLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASTRID BAUMGARDNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEJANDRA VALARINO BOYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEGGY KRIHA DYE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANH LE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH D MORRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEE ANNE MYSLEWSKI | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KAMALA SANKARAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NADEGE J SOUVENIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ESTEVAN RAEL-GLVEZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANGEL BLUE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL SLAY CARR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTONIO C CUYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KHORI DASTOOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANA DE ARCHULETA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUE DIXON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA LYNNE JAMISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER KOELSCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN J KUBIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA CROSKERY LAURIDSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONT S LEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| E LOREN MEEKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MORGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HIDETOSHI MORI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SYLVIA NEIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIA NOULIN-MRAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAGGEY OPLINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GENE SCHEER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA AUGUSTA TEICHERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL COOPERMAN | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $158,958 |
| KEVIN SOBCZYK | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $129,062 |
| SUSAN SCHULTZ | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,951 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opera America Inc?
Opera America Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $31.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Opera America Inc?
As of 2024, Opera America Inc holds $31.4M in total assets with $7.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Opera America Inc operate?
Opera America Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What is Opera America Inc's EIN?
Opera America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3520577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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