Opera Memphis Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.3M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
82
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Opera Memphis Inc?
Opera Memphis Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Arthur F and Alice E Adams ($789K), Artsmemphis ($694K), The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Opera Memphis Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur F and Alice E Adams | $788,904 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Artsmemphis | $693,520 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | $411,100 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $392,335 | 23 | 2019–2025 |
| Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation | $149,164 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Adams Arthur & Alice Fdn | $100,000 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc | $46,000 | 3 | 2019–2024 |
| Opera America Inc | $38,494 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Crittenden Foundation | $33,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Great Oaks Foundation | $20,250 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Self Foundation | $16,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Gause Foundation | $15,100 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Belz Foundation | $13,231 | 1 | 2025 |
| Myron Lewis Foundation | $9,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Kathryn Brown Butler Family | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | $4,500 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Christoval Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2025) to $755K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $190K.
What grants has Opera Memphis Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $82,750 |
| 2025 | Adams Arthur & Alice Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $24,505 |
| 2025 | Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $19,674 |
| 2025 | Belz Foundation | ARTS | $13,231 |
| 2024 | Arthur F and Alice E Adams | General Operating Support | $453,606 |
| 2024 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | CONSULTANT SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLAN/SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND THE ENDOWMENT CHALLENGE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,200 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $26,048 |
| 2024 | Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $20,040 |
| 2024 | Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc | Program Support | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS OF OPERA MEMPHIS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Self Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | ARTS/CULTURAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Crittenden Foundation | OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Christoval Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $125,236 |
| 2023 | Arthur F and Alice E Adams | General Operating Support | $112,904 |
| 2023 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT & ENHANCEMENT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | CONSULTANT SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLAN/SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND THE ENDOWMENT CHALLENGE | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $20,848 |
| 2023 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS OF OPERA MEMPHIS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Crittenden Foundation | OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Self Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Arthur F and Alice E Adams | General Operating Support | $112,627 |
| 2022 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | CONSULTANT SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PLAN/SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND THE ENDOWMENT CHALLENGE | $110,100 |
| 2022 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $27,202 |
| 2022 | Opera Memphis Endowment Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $21,936 |
| 2022 | Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 82 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Opera Memphis Inc?
Opera Memphis Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Arthur F and Alice E Adams ($789K), Artsmemphis ($694K), The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Opera Memphis Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Opera Memphis Inc's largest funder?
Arthur F and Alice E Adams is the largest recorded funder of Opera Memphis Inc, with $789K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Opera Memphis Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.3M in grants to Opera Memphis Inc across 82 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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