OPERA America
NEW YORK, NY · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). OPERA America has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
OPERA AMERICA WAS FOUNDED TO: (I) PROMOTE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF THE OPERATIC ART FORM; (II) FOSTER AND IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIC COMPOSERS, SINGERS AND ALLIED TALENT (III) ASSIST IN DEVELOPING RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL OPERA COMPANIES THROUGH COOPERATIVE ARTISTIC AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP; (IV) ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF QUALITY OF OPERATIC PRESENTATION; AND (V) ENCOURAGE GREATER APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF OPERA BY ALL SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds OPERA America
$5M in foundation grants on record from 71 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation Iii | $1.6M | 24 |
| Dr M Lee Pearce Foundation | $500K | 1 |
| Howard Gilman Foundation | $453K | 5 |
| Wallace Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation | $220K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $182K | 4 |
| Marineau Family Foundation | $170K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $142K | 4 |
| Heinz Endowments | $140K | 2 |
| California Community Foundation | $121K | 4 |
Leadership
MARC SCORCA (Principal officer)
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