Houston Grand Opera Guild Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (A6A) the organization is classified as: Opera, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Grand Opera Guild 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 07/2021, Houston Grand Opera Guild Inc generated $80.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.2k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (29.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA GUILD PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO THE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON, TEXAS AND ITS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE GUILD PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO THE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE OPERA STUDIO TRAINING PROGRAM AND ITS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY. FOR EXAMPLE, THE GUILD HELPS UNDERWRITE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA'S FREE PRODUCTION AT MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER, WHICH BRINGS OPERA TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN THE HOUSTON COMMUNITY. THE GUILD PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTES FINANCIALLY TO HGO'S CONCERT OF ARIAS, AN ANNUAL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG SINGERS. THIS EVENT HELPS IDENTIFY TALENTED YOUNG SINGERS TO ADD TO THE HOUSTON GRAND OPERA STUDIO TRAINING PROGRAM. GUILD VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE HOSPITALITY SERVICES TO BOTH STUDIO MEMBERS AND VISITING ARTISTS.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM: GIVES THE PUBLIC A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH OPERA BY PUTTING ON FREE INFORMATIONAL PERFORMANCES IN BOTH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THESE PERFORMANCES FEATURE A HOUSTON GRAND OPERA STUDIO SINGER(S) AND AN ACCOMPANIST PERFORMING CLASSICAL SELECTIONS, TALKING ABOUT THEIR BACKGROUNDS AND THE HGO STUDIO, AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. A GUILD VOLUNTEER IS PRESENT TO INTRODUCE THE HGO STUDIO PERFORMERS, EXPLAIN WHAT THE GUILD IS, AND TALK A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT IT DOES. ANY GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH A DESIRE TO LEARN ABOUT OPERA CAN REQUEST AN INFORMANCE. ATTENDEES RECEIVE EDUCATION ABOUT OPERA, OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND OPERA PERFORMANCES, INFORMATION ABOUT THE HGO STUDIO PROGRAM AND WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME AN OPERA SINGER.
OPERA NIGHT LIVE! PROGRAM: HELPS EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT OPERA AND CURRENT PRODUCTIONS. PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF SEVERAL PRODUCTIONS EACH SEASON, AN ENTERTAINING PRESENTATION ABOUT THE UPCOMING PRODUCTION IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT A CONVENIENT HOUSTON LOCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marcheta Leighton-Beasley Past President | 1 | $0 | |
Janet Sims President | 1 | $0 | |
Larissa Bither VP Buddie | 1 | $0 | |
Jess Carnes VP Finance | 1 | $0 | |
Gerry Aitken Co-Vp Boutique | 1 | $0 | |
Pat Carnes VP Membership | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,163 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $3,148 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $80,311 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $6,053 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $1,650 |
Total expenses | $10,203 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $1,585 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $172,748 |
Total liabilities | $656 |
Net assets or fund balances | $172,092 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Houston Grand Opera Guild Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Brunetti Family Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Postl Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: 08/29/22CHECK 4028306313CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Dallas Opera Dallas, TX | $12,450,406 | $12,715,764 |
Austin Lyric Opera Austin, TX | $5,702,498 | $4,387,471 |
Tulsa Opera Inc Tulsa, OK | $1,435,247 | $3,110,348 |
New Orleans Opera Association New Orleans, LA | $1,767,831 | $2,067,617 |
Fort Worth Opera Association Inc Fort Worth, TX | $969,586 | $1,862,181 |
Opera Southwest Albuquerque, NM | $1,329,317 | $1,039,944 |
Shreveport Opera Shreveport, LA | $1,250,976 | $820,287 |
Grand Opera House Of The South Inc Crowley, LA | $3,898,280 | $425,280 |
Opera In The Heights Houston, TX | $107,147 | $473,780 |
Opera Louisiane Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $146,256 | $469,217 |
Amarillo Opera Amarillo, TX | $1,225,102 | $559,507 |
Opas Encore Inc Bryan, TX | $38,739 | $254,931 |