Houston Grand Opera Association Inc

EIN: 746016764 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$34,728,046
Total Expenses
$35,325,791
Total Assets
$29,162,420
Net Assets
$13,503,832
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Khori Dastoor
Phone
7135460200
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

Houston Grand Opera Association Inc, founded in 1955, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $34.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We will do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice.(Continued on Schedule O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $25,420,409 Revenue: $6,693,981

Opera Productions: Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is one of the largest, most innovative, and most highly acclaimed opera companies in the United States. In fulfilling its mission to enrich our diverse...

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Opera Productions: Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is one of the largest, most innovative, and most highly acclaimed opera companies in the United States. In fulfilling its mission to enrich our diverse community through the art of operas by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice, HGO has led the field in commissioning new works (76 world premieres to date) and in training and nurturing promising young artists and administrators. The company builds its repertoire with the community in mind, striving to create profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences, both in the Wortham Theater and in community venues.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,875,444 Revenue: $5,085

The Sarah & Ernest Butler 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...

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The Sarah & Ernest Butler 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 international search, a hand-selected group of talented individuals is brought 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.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,314,986 Revenue: $48,568

The Community & Learning program connects creative resources with our diverse and vibrant community through collaborative programming in the Houston area - in schools, parks, community landmarks...

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The Community & Learning program connects creative resources with our diverse and vibrant community through collaborative programming in the Houston area - in schools, parks, community landmarks, alternative performance spaces, as well as at the Wortham Theater Center, providing the opportunity to seek, engage, and learn through 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. Continued on Schedule O. 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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,007,081
Program Service Revenue $6,747,634
Investment Income $207,552
Other Revenue $-234,221
TOTAL REVENUE $34,728,046

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $123,385
Salaries & Benefits $21,240,315
Fundraising Expenses $4,088,487
Program Expenses $28,610,839
Other Expenses $13,962,091
TOTAL EXPENSES $35,325,791

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $34,728,046 $30,442,479 +0.1%
Expenses $35,325,791 $33,113,755 +0.1%
Net Income $-597,745 $-2,671,276 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
43
Independent Members
42
Employees
853
Volunteers
150

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
11
$2,109,479
Total Directors
43
$519,688
Key Employees
1
$357,205
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Claire Liu Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Allyn Risley Senior Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Carrig Chair Emeritus 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Wyatt Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Agee Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Ajamie Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Bacon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Beale Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Astley Blair Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Albert Chao Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Louise Chapman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Crownover Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Khori Dastoor General Director & CEO 50.00
Officer Director
$491,561 $28,127 $519,688
Joshua Davidson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Warren Ellsworth Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Fink Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Geagea Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michaela Greenan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellen Gritz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Selda Gunsel Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Healey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Husseini Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Ivo Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Myrtle Jones Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marianne Kah Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Kroger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David LePori Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabriel Loperena Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sid Moorhead Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Morgan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristin Muessig Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terrylin Neale Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ward Pennebaker Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Petrello Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gloria Portela Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allyson Pritchett Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Ringel Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Rose Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Roth Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harlan Stai Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Veer Vasishta Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alfredo Vilas Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Summers Artistic & Music Director 50.00
Officer
$534,604 $28,522 $563,126
Elizabeth Greer CFO 50.00
Officer
$227,557 $12,210 $239,767
Deborah Hirsch Chief Philanthropy Officer 50.00
Officer
$239,788 $17,414 $257,202
Molly Dill Chief Operating Officer 50.00
Officer
$193,390 $25,775 $219,165
Jennifer Davenport Chief Marketing & Experience Officer 50.00
Officer
$296,497 $14,034 $310,531
James Loftis Secretary, General Counsel 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Richard Bado Director of Artistic Planning 50.00
Key Emp
$341,751 $15,454 $357,205
Jennifer Bowman Director of Community & Learning 40.00
Highest
$140,064 $8,554 $148,618
Scott Ipsen Director of Patron Experience 40.00
Highest
$138,456 $320 $138,776
Gregory Robertson Managing Dir. of Strategic Campaigns 50.00
Highest
$324,645 $30,524 $355,169
Kelly Finn Senior Dir. of Institutional Giving 50.00
Highest
$161,428 $3,228 $164,656
David Krohn Senior Director of Philanthropy 50.00
Highest
$176,431 $12,131 $188,562
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 $34,728,046 $35,325,791 $29,162,420 $-597,745
2024 $30,442,479 $33,113,755 $26,898,179 $-2,671,276
2023 $30,422,659 $30,729,991 $26,723,945 $-307,332
2022 $27,493,921 $30,094,011 $22,099,633 $-2,600,090
2021 $29,084,949 $21,641,077 $24,871,609 $7,443,872
2020 $24,459,115 $29,422,667 $18,604,707 $-4,963,552
2019 $23,453,925 $28,508,717 $21,802,540 $-5,054,792
2018 $35,969,423 $30,913,409 $27,130,999 $5,056,014
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