Opera House Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Opera House Fund Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $675,776 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $33,076 and the largest $290,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$675,776
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$33,076
- Largest grant$290,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $499,171 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $760,811 | 12 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $499,171 | 13 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $675,776 | 13 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
Opera House Fund Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Opera House Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 13 | $725,806 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lexington Theatre Company | To support program services | $290,000 |
| Lexington Center Corporation | To support program services | $91,678 |
| Uk Opera Theatre | To support program services | $91,601 |
| Friends of the Arts School (Scapa) | To support program services | $66,277 |
| Lexington Ballet Company | To support program services | $60,000 |
| Lexington Children's Theatre | To support program services | $39,850 |
| Kentucky Ballet Theatre | To support program services | $33,076 |
| Bluegrass Youth Ballet | To support program services | $16,817 |
| Lfucg Parks & Recreation | To support program services | $13,091 |
| Chamber Music Festival | To support program services | $7,982 |
| The Lexington Singers | To support program services | $7,490 |
| Central Kentucky Concert Band | To support program services | $4,020 |
| The Kentuckians Chorus | To support program services | $3,924 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Young Jr
- Linda Carey
- Douglas Dean
- Melanie Simpson
- Christopher Young
- Burgess Carey
Questions people ask
Does Opera House Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Opera House Fund Inc give?
$675,776 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $33,076.
Who runs Opera House Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William T Young Jr (President & Director), Linda Carey (Vice President & Director), Douglas Dean (Secretary/Treasurer & Director) and Melanie Simpson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Opera House Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.