The Dallas Opera

EIN: 756004746 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Dallas, TX

Total Revenue
$17,953,408
Total Expenses
$18,733,231
Total Assets
$16,462,629
Net Assets
$6,315,650
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
2144431043
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

The Dallas Opera, founded in 1957, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $18.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PERFORMANCE OF OPERA PRODUCTIONS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,863,406
Program Service Revenue $2,796,949
Investment Income $185,443
Other Revenue $107,610
TOTAL REVENUE $17,953,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $114,952
Salaries & Benefits $11,905,722
Fundraising Expenses $1,589,494
Program Expenses $13,296,742
Other Expenses $6,712,557
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,733,231

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $17,953,408 $12,779,809 +0.4%
Expenses $18,733,231 $17,593,720 +0.1%
Net Income $-779,823 $-4,813,911 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
111
Independent Members
110
Employees
477
Volunteers
75

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
5
$327,098
Total Directors
111
$327,098
Key Employees
2
$520,791
Highest Compensated
5
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Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A GENERAL DIRECTOR & CEO 40.0
Officer Director
$311,725 $15,373 $327,098
N/A cHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A BOARD MEMBER 1.0
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$0 $0 $0
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N/A DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.0
Key Emp
$175,883 $17,418 $193,301
N/A MUSIC DIRECTOR 40.0
Key Emp
$311,985 $15,505 $327,490
N/A DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 40.0
Highest
$134,932 $11,803 $146,735
N/A Director OF Financial PLANNING & ANALYSIS 40.0
Highest
$109,928 $14,419 $124,347
N/A DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING 40.0
Highest
$107,692 $10,178 $117,870
N/A ASSOCIATE DIRector OF DEVELOPMENT 40.0
Highest
$122,400 $2,448 $124,848
N/A DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.0
Highest
$145,551 $9,868 $155,419
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $17,953,408 $18,733,231 $16,462,629 $-779,823
2023 $12,779,809 $17,593,720 $16,515,682 $-4,813,911
2022 $21,858,858 $15,253,611 $18,890,902 $6,605,247
2021 $12,715,764 $9,103,281 $12,450,406 $3,612,483
2020 $8,367,841 $13,880,815 $9,759,110 $-5,512,974
2019 $15,811,738 $17,650,323 $13,667,402 $-1,838,585
2018 $18,730,984 $17,666,045 $16,371,730 $1,064,939
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