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EIN 27-0813566

Maryland Opera

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A6A: Opera
Description
Maryland Opera promotes, produces, and performs live opera experiences in various venues to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. They also create and continue opera education and outreach programs. The organization generates revenue from its productions and performances to support these initiatives. Maryland Opera is located in Baltimore, MD.
Also known as...
Lyric Opera Foundation
Total revenues
$302,691
2023
Total expenses
$277,881
2023
Total assets
$343,410
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Maryland Opera

Live performances and community outreach . Revenue generated from Opera productions and performances are used for creation and continuation of Opera education and outreach programs

Grants made by Maryland Opera

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Lyric FoundationTo Fund the Production of the Opera at the Lyric.$350,000

Who funds Maryland Opera

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF)General Support and Various Projects$45,503
Loretta Lee Ver Valen Endowment Fund forGeneral Use$37,783
Philip A Zaffere FoundationOperations$10,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Maryland Opera

NameTitleCompensation
Sharon WassermanTreasurer$0
Judith WaranchPresident$0
William CopperPast Treasurer$0
Jason BuckwalterSecretary$0
Drew RiegerTrustee and Vice President$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Maryland Opera

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$253,386
Program services$44,846
Investment income and dividends$4,459
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$302,691

Form 990s for Maryland Opera

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-19990View PDF
2022-062023-03-31990View PDF
2021-062022-03-02990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-01-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Maryland Opera

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Annapolis Opera CompanyAnnapolis, MD$870,125
Ozarks Lyric OperaSpringfield, MO$220,308
Opera BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$540,847
Lyric Opera of the NorthDuluth, MN$291,474
Opera Ithaca IncorporatedIthaca, NY$133,560
Bronx Opera CompanyBronx, NY$249,103
Opera RoanokeRoanoke, VA$380,673
Syracuse Opera CompanySyracuse, NY$331,499
Woodland Opera HouseWoodland, CA$1,247,677
Palm Springs Opera Guild of the DesertPalm Springs, CA$393,138
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $37,783 from Loretta Lee Ver Valen Endowment Fund for
July 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $45,503 from Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1900 Saint Paul St
Baltimore, MD 21218
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Website URL
marylandopera.org/ 
Phone
(410) 591-2853
IRS details
EIN
27-0813566
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A6A: Opera
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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