Kentucky Opera Association Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
57
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Kentucky Opera Association Inc?
Kentucky Opera Association Inc is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Brown-Forman Foundation ($1.1M), The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($644K), Fund for the Arts Inc ($258K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Kentucky Opera Association Inc between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Foundation | $1,050,000 | 7 | 2020–2026 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | $644,434 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Fund for the Arts Inc | $257,745 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | $90,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Charles and Elizabeth Barr | $80,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | $63,861 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Kosair Charities Committee Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Opera America Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Harshaw Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kindred Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid | $8,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Whippoorwill Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| PPL Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| FJ Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2019) to $504K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $153K.
What grants has Kentucky Opera Association Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown-Forman Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2026 | Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Brown-Forman Foundation | General program support | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | A6A OPERA | $112,300 |
| 2025 | Fund for the Arts Inc | Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning | $110,561 |
| 2025 | The Charles and Elizabeth Barr | TO PROMOTE A MORE EMPATHETIC, COMPASSIONATE, AND JUST COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF THE ARTS | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $18,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | A6A OPERA | $10,700 |
| 2025 | Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | YOUTH & COMMUNITY ARTS ED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Baird Foundation Inc | ARTS | $500 |
| 2024 | Brown-Forman Foundation | General program support | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Fund for the Arts Inc | Arts in Institutions and Partnership Grants | $147,184 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | A6A OPERA | $111,600 |
| 2024 | The Charles and Elizabeth Barr | TO PROMOTE A MORE EMPATHETIC, COMPASSIONATE, AND JUST COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF THE ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $17,500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | A6A OPERA | $12,005 |
| 2024 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | YOUTH AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Harshaw Family Foundation | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | YOUTH & FAMILY ARTS EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Whippoorwill Family Foundation | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| 2024 | FJ Foundation Inc | Student Programs | $1,000 |
| 2024 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Brown-Forman Foundation | General program support | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Charles and Elizabeth Barr | TO PROMOTE A MORE EMPATHETIC, COMPASSIONATE, AND JUST COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF THE ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Opera America Inc | CIVIC PRACTICE | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 57 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kentucky Opera Association Inc?
Kentucky Opera Association Inc is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Brown-Forman Foundation ($1.1M), The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($644K), Fund for the Arts Inc ($258K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Kentucky Opera Association Inc between 2019–2026.
Who is Kentucky Opera Association Inc's largest funder?
Brown-Forman Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Kentucky Opera Association Inc, with $1.1M across 7 grants (2020–2026).
How much grant funding has Kentucky Opera Association Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Kentucky Opera Association Inc across 57 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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