Opera Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NC · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Opera Carolina has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN THE REGION'S DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF EXCELLENT OPERA, OPERETTA, MUSIC THEATRE, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CAROLINAS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PRESENTATION OF THREE MAIN STAGE OPERAS AND A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS, STUDENT NIGHTS AT MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES AND PERFORMANCES IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN NC.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Opera Carolina
$3.5M in foundation grants on record from 29 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $1.9M | 3 |
| Opera Carolina Endowment | $387K | 2 |
| Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg | $331K | 5 |
| Arts Sciences & Cultural Council of Charlotte Mecklenburg | $160K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $112K | 4 |
| Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | $105K | 3 |
| Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | $89K | 4 |
| Philip L Van Every Foundation | $50K | 2 |
| George W Bauer Family Foundation | $48K | 2 |
| Lowrance Family Foundation | $40K | 3 |
Leadership
SHANTE WILLIAMS — GENERAL DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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