Fort Worth Opera Association Inc

Organization Overview

Fort Worth Opera Association Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1948. 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 08/2021, Fort Worth Opera Association Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Worth 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 08/2021, Fort Worth Opera Association Inc generated $1.9m 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 (14.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.3%) 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:

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THE MISSION OF FORT WORTH OPERA IS TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES WITH PERFORMANCES AND PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, INSPIRE, AND EXPAND THE HORIZONS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE AUDIENCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRIOR TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC, FORT WORTH OPERA PRODUCED AN ANNUAL FORT WORTH OPERA FESTIVAL IN APRIL-MAY DURING WHICH TWO OPERAS ARE PERFORMED AS MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES AND ONE OPERA IS PERFORMED AT AN ALTERNATIVE VENUE. DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, FY20 WAS COMPLETELY SHUTTERED. FOR THIS REPORTING YEAR OF FY21, THERE WERE STILL NO LIVE PERFORMANCES. HOWEVER, WE TOOK TO THE VIRTUAL WORLD AND SHOWCASED TWO NEW PRODUCTIONS: A NIGHT OF BLACK EXCELLENCE AND BERNADETTE'S COZY BOOK NOOK, AS WELL AS A FEW SMALLER OFFERINGS. IN DOING SO, WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO EMPLOY THE ARTISTS AND OUR STAFF, AS WELL ENGAGE OPERA ENTHUSIASTS ACROSS THE NATION.


THE FORT WORTH OPERA STUDIO, FOUNDED IN 2002, INCLUDES THREE YOUNG LESLEY ARTISTS CHOSEN EACH YEAR FROM NATIONAL AUDITIONS TO BE IN RESIDENCE WITH FORT WORTH OPERA IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THEIR TRAINING AS THEY PREPARE FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. THEY PERFORM IN THE FWO CHILDREN'S OPERA THEATER IN ADDITION TO ROLES IN OUR MAIN PRODUCTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THESE YOUNG ARTISTS RECEIVE LESSONS AND COACHING, LANGUAGE AND MOVEMENT CLASSES AS WELL AS CLASSES ON OPERA AS A BUSINESS. DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, THIS YEAR THEY PERFORMED IN A MOSTLY VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT, ENABLING US TO CONTINUE BRINGING OPERA IN A VIRTUAL PLATFORM TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE.


CHILDREN'S OPERA THEATRE, IN EXISTENCE FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS, REACHES OVER 30,0000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR IN THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE PRODUCTION FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR WAS STONE SOUP, PERFORMED LIVE IN FY20 BUT RECORDED AND PERFORMED VIRTUALLY FOR FY21. ADDITIONALLY, THIS DEPARTMENT EXPANDED AND REPOSITIONED ITSELF TO INCLUDE CIVIC IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT. FUELED BY THE CHANGES BROUGHT ON BY THE PANDEMIC, THIS ALLOWED US TO PERFORM STONE SOUP LIVE, OUT OF DOORS AND SOCIALLY DISTANCED, AT EVENTS WHERE BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN WERE GATHERED.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Houston Grand Opera
Opera Prod. Rental
$240,009
Fort Worth Production Services Inc
Contracted Stagehand
$137,035
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Contracted Musicians
$119,394
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $349,944
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,472,258
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,822,202
Total Program Service Revenue$39,916
Investment income $63
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,862,181

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Fort Worth Opera Association Inc has recieved totaling $206,116.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: FOR LESLEY RESIDENT &

$100,000
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$75,000
Community Foundation Of North Texas

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A NIGHT OF BLACK EXCELLENCE; PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

$15,000
Alcon Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY

$10,000
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$6,116
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$109,196
Earnings$11,622
Ending Balance$120,818

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