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Cincinnati Opera Association

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · CINCINNATI, OH · EIN 31-0549044

About

The second oldest opera company in America, Cincinnati Opera presents dynamic opera productions every summer in Cincinnati's historic Music Hall. Cincinnati Opera is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences by presenting opera performances, school tours, and community programs for adults and children that meet the highest standards of artistic excellence.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
123
Volunteers
111

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-08-31
Revenue
$7.9M
Expenses
$10.1M
Assets
$39.4M
Liabilities
$2.7M

Financial history

$10.2M$5.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $7.9M · Peak FY2019: $10.2M · Avg: $8.4M
CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION
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Address

1243 ELM ST
Cincinnati, OH, 45202-753

Governance

Voting board members49
Independent members49
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %37.1%
Permanent endowment %62.9%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$10K
Net to org-$251K
Retained by contractors$261K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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