LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC

EIN: 440626124 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$7,548,067
Total Expenses
$6,278,235
Total Assets
$31,534,546
Net Assets
$29,406,878
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1958
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
DEBORAH SANDLER
Phone
8164714933
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC, founded in 1958, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO MAKE LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INDISPENSABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL OPERA EXPERIENCES AND BROAD SERVICE THAT CAPTURE THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,911,318 Revenue: $1,088,702

OPERA PRODUCTIONS: LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY PRODUCED FOUR MAINSTAGE OPERAS IN THE 2024-2025 SEASON, TOTALING 11 PERFORMANCES THAT REACHED 12,612 ATTENDEES. THE SEASON BEGAN BY WELCOMING...

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OPERA PRODUCTIONS: LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY PRODUCED FOUR MAINSTAGE OPERAS IN THE 2024-2025 SEASON, TOTALING 11 PERFORMANCES THAT REACHED 12,612 ATTENDEES. THE SEASON BEGAN BY WELCOMING INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SOPRANO RENEE FLEMING TO THE LYRIC STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A PRESENTATION OF PULITZER PRIZE WINNER KEVIN PUTS' "THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT." THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY ROSSINI'S COMEDIC MASTERPIECE "THE BARBER OF SEVILLE;" THE WORLD'S FIRST MARIACHI OPERA "CRUZAR LA CARA DE LA LUNA; AND THE RETURN OF PUCCINI'S GLORIOUS "TURANDOT." ADDITIONALLY, LYRIC OPERA SECURED THE COMPANY'S FIRST GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATION FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING OF "THE SHINING."

Program 2
Expenses: $477,285 Revenue: $140,727

EDUCATION/ENGAGEMENT: IN THE 2024-2025 SEASON, THE LYRIC BROUGHT OPERA TO 12,596 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING 6,931 K-12 STUDENTS. WE EXPANDED NEW YEAR-LONG RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, PROVIDING 714...

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EDUCATION/ENGAGEMENT: IN THE 2024-2025 SEASON, THE LYRIC BROUGHT OPERA TO 12,596 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, INCLUDING 6,931 K-12 STUDENTS. WE EXPANDED NEW YEAR-LONG RESIDENCY PROGRAMS, PROVIDING 714 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS IN ARTISTIC PROGRAMS TO 345 STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE TOURED OUR NEW OPERA FOR FAMILIES, "MAYA AND THE MAGIC RING," TO COMMUNITY SPACES WHERE FAMILIES GATHER, REACHING 2,184 INDIVIDUALS. OTHER K-12 PROGRAMS INCLUDED AN IN-SCHOOL TOUR OF "THE HABERDASHER PRINCE;" NARRATIVE STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS; STUDENT DRESS REHEARSALS; AND OTHER MASTERCLASSES. ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING INCLUDED COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS; OPERA DIVES DEEP PRESENTATIONS; PRE-OPERA TALKS; AND OPERA TO GO PERFORMANCES AT RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,015,278
Program Service Revenue $1,183,258
Investment Income $258,872
Other Revenue $90,659
TOTAL REVENUE $7,548,067

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,733,070
Fundraising Expenses $736,410
Program Expenses $4,388,603
Other Expenses $3,545,165
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,278,235

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,548,067 $6,099,052 +0.2%
Expenses $6,278,235 $6,907,380 -0.1%
Net Income $1,269,832 $-808,328 -2.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
192
Volunteers
183

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$359,992
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANTHONY J DURONE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD L ENGLISH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BLAKESLEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK T BENEDICT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR IVAN R BATLLE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD P BRUENING TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS W BUTCH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY CLAPS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA M CORTES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA L ESTES MD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL D FIELDS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA HAGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH V HAGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY LEONIDA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRA MDIVANI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD P MILBANK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM NANNEY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW ROBB TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUG STANOVCIC TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH SANDLER GENERAL DIRECTOR & CEO 40.00
Officer
$244,560 $6,738 $251,298
JEFFREY S WALKER CFO 40.00
Officer
$101,888 $6,806 $108,694
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,548,067 $6,278,235 $31,534,546 $1,269,832
2024 $6,099,052 $6,907,380 $29,071,184 $-808,328
2023 $6,662,493 $6,559,947 $28,183,132 $102,546
2022 $5,560,944 $4,689,544 $27,451,625 $871,400
2021 $5,377,494 $2,791,565 $29,188,705 $2,585,929
2020 $4,284,324 $4,936,911 $24,389,510 $-652,587
2019 $14,216,440 $7,307,986 $24,137,265 $6,908,454
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