Opera Carolina
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$5.7M
Foundation funders
30
Grants recorded
94
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Opera Carolina?
Opera Carolina is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($2.7M), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc ($1.2M), Opera Carolina Endowment ($568K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Opera Carolina between 2019–2025.
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| Trust for the Benefit of Charitable Educational Institutions | $3,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | $1,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Little Family Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Stowe Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| IBM International Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2025) to $1.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $198K.
What grants has Opera Carolina received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT | $159,876 |
| 2025 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $22,702 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED 3RD PARTY FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,550 |
| 2025 | Trust for the Benefit of Charitable Educational Institutions | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,500 |
| 2025 | The Howe Foundation Inc | DONEE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $560,313 |
| 2024 | Opera Carolina Endowment | SUPPORT OPERA PROGRAM | $318,007 |
| 2024 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $102,758 |
| 2024 | The George W Bauer Family | UNRESTRICTED | $28,000 |
| 2024 | Philip L Van Every Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $22,450 |
| 2024 | The Lowrance Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community | CHARITABLE GIFT | $5,250 |
| 2024 | Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Dowd Foundation Inc | ASSIST ORGANIZATIONS WITH ITS NEEDS AND GOALS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Dickson Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Howe Foundation Inc | DONEE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | $500 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $504,000 |
| 2023 | Opera Carolina Endowment | SUPPORT OPERA PROGRAM | $69,457 |
| 2023 | Philip L Van Every Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | ARTS & CULTURE | $21,898 |
| 2023 | The George W Bauer Family | UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Presbyterian Hospital | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc | CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT ACTIVE | $11,500 |
| 2023 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,250 |
| 2023 | The Lowrance Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater Charlotte Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Bayville Foundation | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 94 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Opera Carolina?
Opera Carolina is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($2.7M), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc ($1.2M), Opera Carolina Endowment ($568K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Opera Carolina between 2019–2025.
Who is Opera Carolina's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of Opera Carolina, with $2.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Opera Carolina received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Opera Carolina across 94 grants from 30 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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