Houston Grand Opera Association Inc

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 07/2021, Houston Grand Opera Association Inc employed 760 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 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HGO EXISTS TO CREATE OPERATIC ART THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO MUSIC'S BOUNDLESS POWER AND BEAUTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

OPERA PRODUCTIONS: HOUSTON GRAND OPERA (HGO) IS ONE OF THE LARGEST, MOST INNOVATIVE, AND MOST HIGHLY ACCLAIMED OPERA COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES. HGO WAS THE ONLY AMERICAN FINALIST FOR OPERA COMPANY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL OPERA AWARDS. IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO ADVANCE THE OPERATIC ART TO SERVE AN EVER-EVOLVING AUDIENCE, HGO HAS LED THE FIELD IN COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS (66 WORLD PREMIERES TO DATE) AND IN TRAINING AND NURTURING PROMISING YOUNG ARTISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS. THE COMPANY CONTRIBUTES TO THE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OF HOUSTON AND THE NATION THROUGH A DIVERSE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM OF PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND EDUCATION PROJECTS THAT REACHES THE WIDEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC.


THE 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 NATIONWIDE 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 OHGOCO CONNECTS HGO'S CREATIVE RESOURCES WITH OUR DIVERSE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE "CO" IN HGOCO STANDS FOR COMPANY, COMMUNITY, AND COLLABORATION. HGOCO'S INNOVATIVE AND ENGAGING PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE HOUSTON AREA-IN SCHOOLS, PARKS, COMMUNITY LANDMARKS, ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE SPACES, AND AT THE WORTHAM THEATER CENTER, PROVIDING A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSTONIANS OF ALL AGES TO SEEK, ENGAGE, AND LEARN THROUGH THE INSPIRING ART OF 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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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Adage Technologies Inc
Web Dev. And Maint.
$202,273
Russell Lamar Thomas
Performing Artist
$101,941
Glimmerglass Opera Inc
Coproduction Fees
$274,500
Capacity Interactive Consulting
Digital Media Consult.
$100,594
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$917,436
Related organizations$2,883,818
Government grants $5,100,253
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$19,170,644
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,475,420
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$28,072,151
Total Program Service Revenue$150,198
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Houston Grand Opera Association Inc has recieved totaling $55,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Powell Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: ARTS: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND INITIATIVES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

$50,000
Mary B & James K Jennings Charitable Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$65,763,869
Earnings$20,172,111
Admin Expense$49,162
Net Contributions$578,398
Other Expense$2,881,318
Ending Balance$83,583,898

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