Opera House Fund Inc
Opera House Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. Established in 1983, the fund supports performing arts groups that use the Lexington Opera House.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.2M
+17.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$470K
-19.4% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-25.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund's primary purpose is to support performing arts organizations, with a specific focus on groups that utilize the Lexington Opera House. Their funding priorities include:
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Human Services
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Grantmaking
The fund has demonstrated consistent support for local performing arts organizations:
Grant Range
$2,758–$244,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund primarily supports organizations in Kentucky, with particular emphasis on the Lexington area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,160,269 |
| Total Annual Giving | $469,548 |
| Average Grant Amount | $2,758–$244,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,160,269 | $11,248,881 | $10,412,050 |
| Revenue | $446,168 | $575,009 | $775,195 |
| Expenses | $569,635 | $829,778 | $457,073 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $507,558 | $617,073 | $506,263 |
| Net Investment Income | $417,518 | $548,261 | $742,883 |
| Distributable Amount | $579,828 | $520,699 | $601,961 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Doug Dean is listed as a contact for the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM T YOUNG JR | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA CAREY | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DOUGLAS DEAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| W JAMES HOST | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| BURGESS CAREY | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 100 W Main St Ste 300, Lexington, KY 40507-1867
Phone: 859-255-2341
EIN: 51-0180177
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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