TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF OPERA CAROLINA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
-4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$318K
+357.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$318K
+357.8% YoY
About Opera Carolina Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Opera Carolina Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $318K. Net investment income was $268K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,902,772 | $4,076,497 | $4,163,276 |
| Revenue | $268,064 | $61,912 | $16,145 |
| Expenses | $331,677 | $150,207 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $268,064 | $38,399 | $16,028 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Opera Carolina Endowment
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Opera Carolina ($318,007).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OPERA CAROLINA CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT OPERA PROGRAM | $318,007 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HUGHES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| C WELLS HALL III | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN PHILIPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BROOKS CAREY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK BONCIMINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| W THAD ADAMS III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE EDMISTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES MEENA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opera Carolina Endowment?
Opera Carolina Endowment is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Opera Carolina Endowment?
As of 2024, Opera Carolina Endowment holds $3.9M in total assets with $268K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $318K in 2024.
Where does Opera Carolina Endowment operate?
Opera Carolina Endowment has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Opera Carolina Endowment award?
In 2024, Opera Carolina Endowment awarded 1 grants totaling $318K — an average of about $318K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Opera Carolina Endowment's EIN?
Opera Carolina Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2533756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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