Dallas Opera

Organization Overview

Dallas Opera is located in Dallas, 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 06/2021, Dallas Opera employed 346 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Opera 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 06/2021, Dallas Opera generated $12.7m 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 (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PERFORMANCE OF OPERA PRODUCTIONS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MAINSTAGE AUDIENCE:NO MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES TOOK PLACE THIS YEAR DUE TO THE COVID-19.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS: 3,147 STUDENTS OF ALL AGES PARTICIPATED IN TDO VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUCH AS: KIDS OPERA BOOT CAMP, TOURING OPERA, OPERA IN A SUITCASE, OPERA SKETCH WORKSHOP, CAREER DAY DISCUSSIONS, THE TEXAS OPERA ALLIANCE'S TEEN OPERA CLUB, AND TEACHER TRAINING. NO IN-PERSON EDUCATION PROGRAMS TOOK PLACE THIS YEAR DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS:4,510 NORTH TEXANS ENJOYED SOCIALLY-DISTANT LIVE TDO COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN SPRING 2021 INCLUDING: 4 SPECIALTY CONCERTS AND EVENTS AT THE WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE, AS WELL AS 6 OPERATRUCK PERFORMANCES, 8 GARDEN SERENADES, AND 3 FAMILY PERFORMANCES AT UNIQUE AT UNEXPECTED LOCATIONS INCLUDING PARKS, MUSEUMS, SCHOOLS, AND BLOCK-PARTIES.TDO NETWORK/THEDALLASOPERA.TV: IN APRIL 2021, THE DALLAS OPERA LAUNCHED THEDALLASOPERA.TV - A VIDEO STREAMING SERVICE WHICH OFFERS DIGITAL PERFORMANCES OF FULL-LENGTH OPERAS, CONCERTS, AND RECITALS-PLUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY PROGRAMMING, INTERVIEWS, AND FASCINATING ORIGINAL PROGRAMS FEATURING THE WORLD'S MOST ADMIRED SINGERS IN COLLABORATION WITH MAJOR ARTISTS IN OPERA, FILM, AND THEATER VIA THE COMPANY'S TDO NETWORK (FORMERLY TDO NETWORK), AND MORE. ALL CONTENT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THEDALLASOPERA.TV OR VIA AN APP FOR MOBILE DEVICES (IOS AND ANDROID), AND ON SMART TVS VIA FIRE TV AND ROKU. FROM APRIL-JUNE 2021, 143 PATRONS CREATED ACCOUNTS TO ENJOY SUBSCRIPTION AND/OR ON-DEMAND CONTENT ON THEDALLASOPERA.TV.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$96,288
Related organizations$3,502,947
Government grants $1,399,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,581,368
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,579,603
Total Program Service Revenue$170,376
Investment income $6
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$35,118
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,715,764

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Dallas Opera has recieved totaling $16,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Swalwell-Connor Family Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE DALLAS OPERA

$16,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$27,515,977
Earnings$5,899,856
Net Contributions$1,562,960
Other Expense$2,084,430
Ending Balance$32,894,363

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