Houston Grand Opera Association Inc
- Assets
- $24.9m
- Revenue
- $29.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 866
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 08/1957
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 74-6016764
Organization Overview
Houston Grand Opera Association Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1957. 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 07/2023, Houston Grand Opera Association Inc employed 866 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Grand Opera Association 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 Association Inc generated $29.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.6m during the year ending 07/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OPERA PRODUCTIONS: HOUSTON GRAND OPERA (HGO) IS ONE OF THE LARGEST, MOST INNOVATIVE, AND MOST HIGHLY ACCLAIMED OPERA COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES. IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO ENRICH OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ART OF OPERAS BY CREATING, CURATING, EXPLORING, AND PRODUCING OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES CENTERED AROUND THE HUMAN VOICE, HGO HAS LED THE FIELD IN COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS (74 WORLD PREMIERES TO DATE) AND IN TRAINING AND NURTURING PROMISING YOUNG ARTISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS. THE COMPANY BUILDS ITS REPERTOIRE WITH THE COMMUNITY IN MIND, STRIVING TO CREATE PROFOUNDLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR OUR DIVERSE AUDIENCES, BOTH IN THE WORTHAM THEATER AND IN COMMUNITY VENUES.
THE SARAH & ERNEST BUTLER HOUSTON GRAND OPERA STUDIO IS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY. FOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS IT HAS SERVED YOUNG SINGERS AND PIANIST/COACHES, PROVIDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN FULL-TIME TRAINING AND FULL-FLEDGED OPERATIC CAREERS. EACH YEAR AFTER AN EXHAUSTIVE INTERNATIONAL SEARCH, A HAND-SELECTED GROUP OF TALENTED INDIVIDUALS IS BROUGHT HERE TO HOUSTON TO WORK ALONGSIDE THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS AT HOUSTON GRAND OPERA. IN MAIN-STAGE PRODUCTIONS AND AT OTHER LESS TRADITIONAL VENUES, THESE ARTISTS HONE THEIR CRAFT AS SINGING ACTORS. DURING A RESIDENCY OF UP TO THREE YEARS, EACH PERFORMER RECEIVES CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FROM AN EXPERT TEAM WHILE GAINING INVALUABLE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE COMMUNITY & LEARNING PROGRAM CONNECTS CREATIVE RESOURCES WITH OUR DIVERSE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING IN THE HOUSTON AREA - IN SCHOOLS, PARKS, COMMUNITY LANDMARKS, ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE SPACES, AS WELL AS AT THE WORTHAM THEATER CENTER, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK, ENGAGE, AND LEARN THROUGH OPERA. THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SONG OF HOUSTON INITIATIVE COMMISSIONS NEW CHAMBER OPERAS AND SONG PROJECTS THAT RESONATE WITH CONTEMPORARY LIFE IN HOUSTON AND DEVELOPS COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT FOSTER COLLABORATIONS WITH MANY HOUSTON-AREA ORGANIZATIONS. OUR MULTI-FACETED EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES OPERA TO GO!, HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT AND STUDENT MATINEES OF MAIN-STAGE PRODUCTIONS, THE BAUER FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL VOICE STUDIO, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS, OPERA CAMPS, AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Khori Dastoor General Director & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $452,420 |
Claire Liu Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Allyn W Risley Senior Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet L Carrig Chair Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Wyatt Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher V Bacon Secretary & General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bay Productions Ltd Set Design | 7/30/23 | $523,928 |
Elegant Events & Catering Catering Services | 7/30/23 | $163,572 |
City Kitchen Llc Catering Services | 7/30/23 | $211,186 |
Adage Technologies Inc Website Maintenance | 7/30/23 | $140,238 |
Bend Productions Llc Photography, Video Services | 7/30/23 | $137,088 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,072,151 |
| Investment income | $267,922 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $71,500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $278,087 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $29,084,949 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,861 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,441,060 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,913,583 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,100,982 |
| Payroll taxes | $652,678 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $823 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,511 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,361,058 |
| Advertising and promotion | $498,971 |
| Office expenses | $654,722 |
| Information technology | $214,239 |
| Royalties | $99,809 |
| Occupancy | $844,360 |
| Travel | $238,274 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,994 |
| Interest | $767 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $232,743 |
| Insurance | $199,015 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,641,077 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,403,535 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $932,975 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,491,331 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $202,023 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $53,653 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,611,146 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,585,000 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,917 |
| Total assets | $24,871,609 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $954,684 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,857,137 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,390,239 |
| Total liabilities | $5,202,060 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,669,549 |