Opera Neo
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Opera Neo?
Opera Neo is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($830K), L Robert & Patricia Payne Family ($385K), Claytor Family Charitable Foundation ($318K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Opera Neo between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $830,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | $385,000 | 8 | 2020–2025 |
| Claytor Family Charitable Foundation | $318,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The William Hall Tippett and Ruth | $116,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Merle Fischlowitz Family Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2019–2021 |
| Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation | $13,890 | 5 | 2021–2026 |
| The Conrad Prebys Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pratt Memorial Fund | $3,550 | 1 | 2021 |
| Agilent Technologies Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2026) to $590K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
What grants has Opera Neo received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,390 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $350,000 |
| 2025 | Claytor Family Charitable Foundation | MUSICAL PRODUCTION | $60,000 |
| 2025 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2025 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2025 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The William Hall Tippett and Ruth | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $250,000 |
| 2024 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Claytor Family Charitable Foundation | MUSICAL PRODUCTION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The William Hall Tippett and Ruth | TO SUPPORT THE MARY ELLEN CLARK MATCHING GRANT FOR OPERA NEO'S 2024 SEASON, A GRANT CONSULTANT, AND OPERATING SUPPORT. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $160,000 |
| 2023 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Claytor Family Charitable Foundation | Musical Production | $60,000 |
| 2023 | The William Hall Tippett and Ruth | TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES AND A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR TECHNOLOGY AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $70,000 |
| 2022 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Claytor Family Charitable Foundation | Musical production | $40,000 |
| 2022 | The Conrad Prebys Foundation | OPERA NEO 2022 SUMMER OPERA FESTIVAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The William Hall Tippett and Ruth | To support the matching campaign. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Claytor Family Charitable Foundation | Musical production | $68,000 |
| 2021 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Merle Fischlowitz Family Foundation Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The William Hall Tippett and Ruth | For General Operating Expenses. | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Pratt Memorial Fund | UNRESTRICTED | $3,550 |
| 2021 | Samuel I & John Henry Fox Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2020 | L Robert & Patricia Payne Family | TO CONTINUE EDUCATING THE FINEST YOUNG SINGERS IN THE COUNTRY WHILE ALSO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL OPERATIC PERFORMANCES AND CONCERTS FOR THE GREATER SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY. | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Opera Neo?
Opera Neo is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($830K), L Robert & Patricia Payne Family ($385K), Claytor Family Charitable Foundation ($318K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Opera Neo between 2019–2026.
Who is Opera Neo's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Opera Neo, with $830K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Opera Neo received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Opera Neo across 36 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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