Kentucky Opera Association Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Kentucky Opera Association Inc?
Kentucky Opera Association Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Brown-Forman Foundation ($900K), The Community Foundation of ($532K), Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc ($144K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Kentucky Opera Association Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Foundation | $900,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Community Foundation of | $532,134 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | $144,000 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville | $53,161 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Charles and Elizabeth Barr | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Kosair Charities Committee Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kindred Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid | $8,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ppl Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Kentucky Opera Association Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brown-Forman Foundation | General program support | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Brown-Forman Foundation | General program support | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of | 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 | Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $17,500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | A6A OPERA | $12,005 |
| 2024 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | YOUTH AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | YOUTH & FAMILY ARTS EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 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 | The Community Foundation of | A6A OPERA | $23,785 |
| 2023 | Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | A6A OPERA | $12,950 |
| 2023 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | OPERA AND ARTS PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Ppl Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Brown-Forman Foundation | General Program Support | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $13,000 |
| 2022 | Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $13,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of | A6A OPERA | $11,000 |
| 2022 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | OPERA AND ARTS PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | A6A OPERA | $5,850 |
| 2022 | The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of | A6A OPERA | $210,269 |
| 2021 | Brown-Forman Foundation | General program support | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Kosair Charities Committee Inc | SEE SCHEDULE O | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kentucky Opera Association Inc?
Kentucky Opera Association Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Brown-Forman Foundation ($900K), The Community Foundation of ($532K), Harry L & June M Swaim Foundation Inc ($144K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Kentucky Opera Association Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Kentucky Opera Association Inc's largest funder?
Brown-Forman Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Kentucky Opera Association Inc, with $900K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Kentucky Opera Association Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Kentucky Opera Association Inc across 44 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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