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California operas

There are 82operas in California. Combined, these Californianoperasemploy 3,811 people, earn more than $159 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $525 million.
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Operas by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
28
$44,628,993
San Francisco
19
$95,105,806
San Jose
10
$6,720,164
San Diego
5
$7,899,141
Riverside
5
$480,763
Salinas
2
$0
Sacramento
2
$1,247,677
Oxnard
2
$158,379
Vallejo
1
$0
Santa Rosa
1
$0
Showing 10 of 14metros

Job trends for California operas

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
11
1-10
8
11-25
3
26-100
7
101 to 1,000
6
1,000+
1
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of operas in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
27
$250k to $1M
12
$1M to $5M
4
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
2
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of operas in California

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San Francisco Opera Association

San Francisco Opera is committed to being the most exciting force in the opera world. To present opera performances of the highest international quality available to the widest possible audiences.
Revenue
$85.3m
Assets
$346.9m
Employees
913
EIN
94-0836240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles Opera Company

LA Opera produces world-class opera, promotes diversity, and offers equitable access to programming through unique programs for students, children, and families.
Revenue
$39.7m
Assets
$100.3m
Employees
1,026
EIN
95-2096402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Opera Association

To deliver exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community engagement and the transformative power of live performance.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
399
EIN
95-6044429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merola Opera Program

San Francisco-based program for young opera singers, pianists, conductors, and directors. Offers training in musical style and interpretation, stage technique, and career coaching.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
11
EIN
94-6084831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera San Jose Incorporated

Professional opera company providing main stage productions, free community events, and education including streaming and lectures to San Jose and local communities.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$11.6m
Employees
611
EIN
77-0009773
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Cecilia Opera and Orchestra Association

Non-profit organization sharing classical music with Southern California audiences through live performances and stimulating education programs, with a focus on underserved communities.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
4
EIN
36-4255580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lamplighters Music Theatre

Lamplighters Music Theatre strives to enrich the lives of current and future theatre-goers with productions of the highest artistic quality, and to offer performance opportunities in the unique style of classic music theatre.
Revenue
$854.8k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
140
EIN
94-6109095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Long Beach Opera

To expand the boundaries of the opera experience by presenting new and rare works that will engage a diverse audience and instill a love for opera in youth.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$423.7k
Employees
59
EIN
95-3387074
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Opera Project

Pacific Opera Project produces operas and outreach programs, including performances for students in title-1 schools and community centers.
Revenue
$972.0k
Assets
$856.2k
Employees
147
EIN
45-3321212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Edge Opera

West Edge Opera re-imagines opera traditions to engage a diverse audience, featuring new and contemporary works and developing emerging talents.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$361.1k
Employees
102
EIN
94-2739808
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodland Opera House

Operation of the Woodland Opera House for the performance of plays, musical events, cultural events, classes and outreach programs.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
42
EIN
94-2751127
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Claude Heater Foundation

The Claude Heater Foundation promotes and encourages traditional opera by organizing a musical event in Berlin that attracted hundreds of attendees.
Revenue
$835.7k
Assets
$708.6k
Employees
0
EIN
82-1457516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mission Opera

Mission Opera produces high-quality, accessible opera and musical theater, offering community members opportunities to participate in productions and conducting workshops.
Revenue
$116.6k
Assets
$56.8k
Employees
1
EIN
83-3139772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ventura County Master Chorale and Opera Association

Nonprofit offering music and vocal lessons to Ventura County children. Currently re-establishing activity after a few dormant years. Somis, CA.
Revenue
$82.1k
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
95-3760983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Holy Family Cantonese Opera

Holy Family Cantonese Opera is an opera in Arcadia, CA whose mission is: Evangelism through Cantonese Opera arts.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-2979674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Festival Opera Association

Festival Opera Association advances opera, supports artists, and offers performances, including "Halloween Galax" and "Norma" in Walnut Creek, CA.
Revenue
$181.8k
Assets
$16.4k
Employees
32
EIN
68-0248859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Source Filter Music Collective

Source Filter Music Collective is an opera in Pasadena, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-1754997
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Opera Cultura

Opera Cultura explores Latino culture through music theatre and opera, presenting Latinx opera, collaborating with arts organizations, and training young performers.
Revenue
$200.0k
Assets
$222.9k
Employees
22
EIN
46-4332937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Independent Opera Company

Independent Opera Company is an opera in N Hollywood, CA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-1846033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lyric Opera of Orange County

Facilitated the rental and catering of a venue for the largest live performance production of the year. Promotion and support of Opera.
Revenue
$167.4k
Assets
$174
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2884741
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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