Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation
To support opera memphis, inc to further the development of artistic and musical talents and for the cultural education and entertainment of the general public
Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation at a glance
In short: Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,674
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,674
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,674
- Total assets
- $359,372
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Opera Memphis Inc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
How Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $23K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | General Assistance | $19,674 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $359,372 | $7,173 | $21,760 | $19,674 | 1 | $7,173 |
| 2024 | $377,318 | $-49,499 | $22,399 | $20,040 | 1 | $-49,499 |
| 2023 | $347,345 | $8,925 | $23,096 | $20,848 | 1 | $8,925 |
| 2022 | $316,791 | $19,628 | $24,823 | $21,936 | 1 | $19,628 |
| 2021 | $457,023 | $5,712 | $24,100 | $21,852 | 1 | $5,712 |
| 2020 | $353,830 | $17,618 | $23,971 | $21,904 | 1 | $17,618 |
| 2019 | $400,801 | $-45,990 | $25,205 | $22,910 | 1 | $-45,990 |
About Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation is a public charity, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $359K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation is led by Emily Strack, Board Chair on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily Strack
Board Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Anglin
Trustee
Board Chairman → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Canty
General Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Rouse
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Gilliland Connell
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Knox
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Allen Morgan (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Paul K. Guibao (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Fogelman (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation
How much does Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation give each year?
Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation?
Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation reported $359K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7K.
Where does Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation operate?
Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation's EIN?
Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1713898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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