Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc

Organization Overview

Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (A6A) the organization is classified as: Opera, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc employed 251 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY PRODUCES PROFESSIONAL OPERA AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OPERA PRODUCTIONS: LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY PRODUCED FOUR MAINSTAGE OPERAS IN THE 2022-23 SEASON, TOTALING 14 PERFORMANCES. WE OPENED THE SEASON WITH ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR OPERAS OF ALL TIME, BIZET'S "CARMEN," FOLLOWED BY VERDI'S "LA TRAVIATA." IN THE SPRING, WE PRESENTED COMPOSER PAUL MORAVEC AND LIBRETTIST MARK CAMPBELL'S CONTEMPORARY OPERA "THE SHINING," BASED ON THE CLASSIC HORROR NOVEL BY STEPHEN KING. THE LYRIC WAS ASKED TO PRODUCE THE WORK'S PREMIERE RECORDING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY AND RENOWNED CONDUCTOR GERARD SCHWARZ. THE SEASON CONCLUDED WITH THE SEMI-STAGED CONCERT "SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM," HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE LATE COMPOSER. WE ALSO OFFERED EIGHT PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC "AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS" IN OUR PRODUCTION ARTS BUILDING.


EDUCATION/ENGAGEMENT: IN 2022-23, WE LAUNCHED OUR IN-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE OPERA UNLOCKED, WHICH INCLUDED AN IN-SCHOOL TOUR OF A NEWLY COMMISSIONED OPERA, "SKETCHBOOK FOR OLLIE;" SCHOOL PERFORMANCES OF "AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS;" NARRATIVE STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS; A RESIDENCY WITH YOUNG WOMEN ON THE MOVE; STUDENT DRESS REHEARSALS; LYRIC OPERA PRELUDES; AND SESSIONS ON CAREERS IN THE OPERA WORLD. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING ENCOURAGES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO BUILD LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ARTS. 2022-23 PROGRAMMING INCLUDED COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS THAT EXPLORE THE "HERE AND NOW" IMPLICATIONS OF OPERA; OPERA DIVES DEEP PRESENTATIONS THAT PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO OUR SEASON; PRE-OPERA TALKS; OPERA TO GO PERFORMANCES AT RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES; AND DAYTIME PERFORMANCES OF OPERAS FOR FAMILIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Craig L Evans
President
$0
Melinda L Estes MD
Vice President
$0
Scott Blakesley
Secretary
$0
Mark Benedict
Treasurer
$0
Dr Ivan Batlle
Trustee
$0
Alicia Beck
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Kansas City Symphony
Orchestra Services
$360,187
Kauffman Ctr-performing Arts
Auditorium Rental/svcs
$315,913
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$483,970
Related organizations$0
Government grants $121,484
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,434,455
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $26,012
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,039,909
Total Program Service Revenue$1,356,011
Investment income $107,063
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $156,833
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $34,033
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$79,092
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,662,493

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc has awarded $451,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION TO PAY DOWN LONG-TERM DEBT.

$136,000

LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY QALICB

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR QALICB UNWIND TRANSACTIONS.

$315,000
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