Indianapolis Opera Company
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.3M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Indianapolis Opera Company?
Indianapolis Opera Company is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.1M), Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc ($454K), Indianapolis Opera Company Foundation Inc ($262K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Indianapolis Opera Company between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $2,077,825 | 12 | 2020–2025 |
| Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc | $454,000 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Indianapolis Opera Company Foundation Inc | $261,833 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | $247,802 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Arthur Jordan Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert & Toni Bader Charitable | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc | $14,745 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | $10,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Cavalier Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| OneAmerica Foundation Inc | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2021) to $1.8M (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $173K.
What grants has Indianapolis Opera Company received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2025 | Indianapolis Opera Company Foundation Inc | General Program & Operating Support | $50,934 |
| 2025 | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $3,325 |
| 2025 | Cavalier Foundation Inc | General | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Operations | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Indianapolis Opera Company Foundation Inc | General Program & Operating Support | $52,738 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | ARTS AND CULTURE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EVENTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING | $16,500 |
| 2024 | Arthur Jordan Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Robert & Toni Bader Charitable | TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN THROUGH THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF MUSICAL STORYTELLING FOR THE HOOSIER COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $2,000 |
| 2024 | OneAmerica Foundation Inc | Civic & Community | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $343,000 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis Opera Company Foundation Inc | General Program & Operating Support | $126,397 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2023 | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING | $32,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Local Community | $6,145 |
| 2023 | Eugene & Marilyn Glick Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAM | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $500 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2022 | Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Arts Council of Indianapolis Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING & COVID RELEIF | $32,561 |
| 2022 | Indianapolis Opera Company Foundation Inc | General Program & Operating Support | $19,797 |
| 2022 | Strada Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc | GOS IN Distri t Metro Laffont Competition M of CD | $3,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Indianapolis Opera Company?
Indianapolis Opera Company is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.1M), Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc ($454K), Indianapolis Opera Company Foundation Inc ($262K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Indianapolis Opera Company between 2020–2025.
Who is Indianapolis Opera Company's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Indianapolis Opera Company, with $2.1M across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Indianapolis Opera Company received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Indianapolis Opera Company across 47 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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