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Experiments in Opera

Supporting the creation of new opera by commissioning writers and composers and producing their work.

Arts & Culture Brooklyn, NY EIN 463775780 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Experiments in Opera

Our season kicked off on November 8 and 9, 2023 with a two-day workshop at the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) of the new opera Five Ways to Die. This work was commissioned by EiO and featured librettos from Joanie Brittingham, Jason Cady, Britt Hewitt, Marcella Murray and Melisa Tien and new music from composers Jason Cady, Anthony Gatto, Jesse Gelaznik, Seong Ae Kim, Del'Shawn Taylor. The workshop culminated in a full run of the piece for an audience of 57 listeners, including members of the HSA community. On January 13, 2024, we produced the second workshop for the new opera A Prize for Every Player with a libretto by celebrated author A.M. Homes based on her story by …

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

Supporting the creation of new opera by commissioning writers and composers and producing their work.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.93
Program expenses$0.93 ($156,716)
93% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Experiments in Opera is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 463775780. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $211K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Experiments in Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Experiments in Opera is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Experiments in Opera has $211K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Experiments in Opera is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $211K in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Experiments in 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.

Experiments in Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our season kicked off on November 8 and 9, 2023 with a two-day workshop at the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) of the new opera Five Ways to Die. This work was commissioned by EiO and featured librettos from Joanie Brittingham, Jason Cady, Britt Hewitt, Marcella Murray and Melisa Tien and new music from composers Jason Cady, Anthony Gatto, Jesse Gelaznik, Seong Ae Kim, Del'Shawn Taylor. The workshop culminated in a full run of the piece for an audience of 57 listeners, including members of the HSA community. On January 13, 2024, we produced the second workshop for the new opera A Prize for Every Player with a libretto... Experiments in Opera is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Experiments in Opera's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $211K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Experiments in Opera are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Experiments in Opera is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463775780, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

AA
Aaron Siegel
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron S•••••
Executive Director
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A M H••••
Board Member
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Audrey C••
Board Member
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Dalia L•••••
Board Member
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Elissa I•••••
Board Member
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Erin F•••••••
Board Member
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James C H•••••
Board Member
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Jason C•••
Artistic Director
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Jonathan H••••••
Board Member
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Kamala S•••••••
Artistic Director
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Nadia B•••••••••
Treasurer
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Nicole G•••••••
Board Member
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Todd M•••••
President
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Activity timeline

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$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Experiments in Opera This page 93 $211,152 93%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Experiments in Opera

What is Experiments in Opera?
Experiments in Opera is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Our season kicked off on November 8 and 9, 2023 with a two-day workshop at the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) of the new opera Five Ways to Die. This work was commissioned by EiO and featured librettos from Joanie Brittingham, Jason Cady, Britt Hewitt, Marcella Murray and Melisa Tien and new music from composers Jason Cady, Anthony Gatto, Jesse Gelaznik, Seong Ae Kim, Del'Shawn Taylor. The workshop culminated in a full run of the piece for an audience of 57 listeners, including members of the HSA community. On January 13, 2024, we produced the second workshop for the new opera A Prize for Every Player with a libretto by celebrated author A.M. Homes based on her story by the same name. Composer and EiO Founder Aaron Siegel wrote 30 minutes of music for this opera which follows a family of four into a large department store for their weekly Sunday shop. The workshop performance took place in an unused storefront in Chelsea. The creative team, led by director Mark DeChiazza converted the space into a department store and audience members were ushered around the building based on the storyline. 84 audience members attended this thrilling workshop performance. On April 15, 2024, Experiments in Opera partnered with Works & Process for a single night performance of Act 1 of Phil Kline's new opera The Lives and Dreams of Nikola Tesla at the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan. The opera featured films by Jim Jarmusch and singing by noted countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. The cast of 9 singers and 8 instrumentalists shared the story of the well known inventor's final days in the Gotham Hotel at the turn of the 20th Century. 276 audience members were in attendance at the performance which was previewed by the San Francisco Classical Voice publication. On May 30, 2024, EiO presented the first workshop of a new opera Crystal's Channel, by EiO Co-Founder Jason Cady at Brooklyn Art Haus in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In addition, we shared the workshop performance of another new ope
When was Experiments in Opera founded?
Experiments in Opera was founded in 2014.
Who leads Experiments in Opera?
Aaron Siegel serves as Executive Director.
Where is Experiments in Opera located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, United States.
What is Experiments in Opera's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Experiments in Opera trustworthy?
Experiments in Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Experiments in Opera's registration number?
IRS EIN: 463775780.
What is Experiments in Opera's website?
http://experimentsinopera.com