North Carolina Opera
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$270K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds North Carolina Opera?
North Carolina Opera is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc ($84K), Triangle Community Foundation Inc ($62K), Duke Energy Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $270K in grants to North Carolina Opera between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc | $83,531 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Triangle Community Foundation Inc | $61,508 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc | $19,100 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $15,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Walter Family Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2019–2024 |
| Executive Service Corps of the Greater Triangle Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Eddie and Jo Allison Smith | $12,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Freedom Forum Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio | $6,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Swearingen Foundation | $4,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| IBM International Foundation | $275 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $59K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $24K.
What grants has North Carolina Opera received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc | MISSION SUPPORT | $11,300 |
| 2025 | Triangle Community Foundation Inc | ARTS-CULTR-HUMAN | $8,358 |
| 2025 | George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Eddie and Jo Allison Smith | ANNUAL FUNDING | $1,500 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $15,250 |
| 2024 | United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc | COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | $9,100 |
| 2024 | Triangle Community Foundation Inc | ARTS-CULTR-HUMAN | $7,704 |
| 2024 | Eddie and Jo Allison Smith | FUND DRIVE | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Walter Family Foundation Inc | TO ENHANCE THE CULTURAL LIFE OF NORTH CAROLINA BY PRESENTING ARTISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT OPERA PRODUCTIONS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING AUDIENCES FOR OPERA IN THE REGION, AND PROVIDING REGIONAL ARTITS OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATIC PRODUCTIONS AND EVENTS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING | $21,500 |
| 2023 | Executive Service Corps of the Greater Triangle Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Triangle Community Foundation Inc | ARTS-CULTR-HUMAN | $7,581 |
| 2023 | The Freedom Forum Inc | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Eddie and Jo Allison Smith | FUND DRIVE | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Triangle Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,472 |
| 2022 | George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $3,100 |
| 2022 | Eddie and Jo Allison Smith | FUND DRIVE | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc | ARTS PROGRAMMING | $41,631 |
| 2021 | Triangle Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,683 |
| 2021 | George Smedes Poyner Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Eddie and Jo Allison Smith | FUNDING DRIVE | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Ella Ann L and Frank B Holding Foundatio | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Swearingen Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Duke Energy Foundation | STATE STRATEGIC IMPACT | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Triangle Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,510 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds North Carolina Opera?
North Carolina Opera is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc ($84K), Triangle Community Foundation Inc ($62K), Duke Energy Foundation ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $270K in grants to North Carolina Opera between 2019–2025.
Who is North Carolina Opera's largest funder?
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc is the largest recorded funder of North Carolina Opera, with $84K across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has North Carolina Opera received?
IRS 990 filings record $270K in grants to North Carolina Opera across 36 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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