Dallas Opera
Performance of opera productions, education and community engagement programs.
The Dallas Opera
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Visit www.dallasopera.orgAbout Dallas Opera
Dallas Opera is a arts culture organization based in DALLAS, United States. Annual revenue: $12.7 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 756004746.
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Mission
Performance of opera productions, education and community engagement programs.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Dallas Opera with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1957, it predates 90% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDallas Opera is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 756004746. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 644 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dallas Opera's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 756004746. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Dallas Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Dallas Opera is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dallas Opera has $18M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dallas Opera is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (170(b)(1)(A)(vi)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 644 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dallas Opera. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dallas Opera holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Dallas Opera is a arts culture organization based in DALLAS, United States. Annual revenue: $12.7 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 756004746. Dallas Opera is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $18M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dallas Opera are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 756004746, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DALLAS OPERA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 644 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 644 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1957
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dallas Opera
- What is Dallas Opera?
- Dallas Opera is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (170(b)(1)(a)(vi)) based in Dallas, United States. Dallas Opera is a arts culture organization based in DALLAS, United States. Annual revenue: $12.7 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 756004746.
- When was Dallas Opera founded?
- Dallas Opera was founded in 1957.
- Who leads Dallas Opera?
- Ian Derrer serves as General Dir. & CEO.
- Where is Dallas Opera located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Dallas Opera's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dallas Opera trustworthy?
- Dallas Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dallas Opera's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 756004746.
- What is Dallas Opera's website?
- http://www.dallasopera.org