Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc

Organization Overview

Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1960. 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 06/2022, Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc employed 109 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lyric Opera Of Kansas City 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 06/2022, Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc generated $5.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY PRODUCES PROFESSIONAL OPERA AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY'S ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING IN THE 2021-2022 SEASON INCLUDED LYRIC OPERA GOES TO HOLLYWOOD, A TRIBUTE TO OPERA'S USE IN FILM; THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS, A CONTEMPORARY OPERA EXPLORING THE COMPLEX HUMAN BEHIND THE APPLE BRAND; AND THE LYRIC'S PRODUCTION OF A BELOVED CLASSIC, TOSCA. THE 2021-2022 SEASON ALSO SAW THE FIRST LIVE, IN-PERSON PRODUCTION OF OUR NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION, AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS, IN OUR PRODUCTION ARTS BUILDING. WE SHOWCASED OUR RESIDENT AND APPRENTICE ARTISTS PROGRAMS IN A PUBLIC SCENES PROGRAM ENTITLED LYRIC OPERA GOES TO ITALY, ALSO IN OUR PRODUCTION ARTS BUILDING. THE SEASON ALSO INCLUDED FOUR SOUNDSCAPES IN THE CITY CONCERTS PERFORMED OUTSIDE AT VARIOUS VENUES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.


IN THE 2021-2022 SEASON, LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDED THREE STUDENT DRESS REHEARSALS AND A RESIDENCY AT SHAWNEE MISSION NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, THROUGH WHICH STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP VOCAL TRAINING; ATTENDANCE OF A DRESS REHEARSAL OF LYRIC OPERA GOES TO HOLLYWOOD; A LYRIC OPERA FACILITIES TOUR; ATTENDANCE OF A PRIVATE RECITAL BY RESIDENT ARTISTS; AND THE CREATION OF AN ORIGINAL ONE-ACT REVUE. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDED OPERA TO GO, WHICH BRINGS THE LYRIC'S APPRENTICE ARTISTS TO RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES TO PRESENT OPERA ARIAS, DUETS, AND MUSIC THEATER FAVORITES; AT EASE WITH OPERA, A FREE LECTURE SERIES THAT PROVIDES AUDIENCES WITH INSIGHTS FROM REGIONAL SCHOLARS IN COORDINATION WITH THE ARTISTIC SEASON; AND THE NEW COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SERIES, WHICH IS PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE THE "HERE AND NOW" IMPLICATIONS OF THE LYRIC'S PRODUCTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deborah Sandler
General Director & CEO
$217,113
Jeffrey S Walker
CFO
$95,985
Craig L Evans
President
$0
Melinda L Estes MD
Vice President
$0
Scott Blakesley
Secretary
$0
Mark Benedict
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Kansas City Symphony
Orchestra Services
$231,372
Kauffman Ctr-performing Arts
Auditorium Rental/svcs
$178,446
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$425,712
Related organizations$0
Government grants $786,785
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,301,513
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $211,637
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,514,010
Total Program Service Revenue$544,900
Investment income $36,712
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $354,220
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $113,193
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$86,261
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,560,944

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc has awarded $451,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY QALICB

Org PageRecipient Profile

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR QALICB UNWIND TRANSACTIONS.

$315,000

THE LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE FOUNDATION TO PAY DOWN LONG-TERM DEBT.

$136,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc has recieved totaling $55,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John W & Effie E Speas Memorial Trust

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERA UNLOCKED

$30,000
Victor E And Caroline E Schutte Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$25,000
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