Los Angeles Opera Company
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Mission
See part iii and schedule othe los angeles opera company (la opera) is a non-profit entity organized to provide an opportunity for all to enjoy the rich emotional and cultural experience of opera.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Los Angeles Opera Company with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLos Angeles Opera Company is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 952096402. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 338 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Los Angeles Opera Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 952096402. 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.
Los Angeles Opera Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Los Angeles Opera Company is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, Los Angeles Opera Company has $50M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Los Angeles Opera Company is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $50M in annual revenue. The organization has 338 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Los Angeles Opera Company. 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, Los Angeles Opera Company 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Official site of LA Opera, the 4th largest opera company in North America, located in downtown Los Angeles. Join us - we've saved you a seat. Los Angeles Opera Company is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $50M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Los Angeles Opera Company are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 952096402, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
L.A.-based director Yuval Sharon will stage Wagner’s ‘Ring’ cycle at the Metropolitan Opera - Los Angeles Times
In ‘Love Sings’ at CCP, Philippine Opera Company talents to sing key arias in English - Lifestyle.INQ
Carol Todd, who went from Poly High musicals to the world opera stage, dies at 83 - Los Angeles Daily News
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 338 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 338 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 · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Los Angeles Opera Company
- What is Los Angeles Opera Company?
- Los Angeles Opera Company is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Official site of LA Opera, the 4th largest opera company in North America, located in downtown Los Angeles. Join us - we've saved you a seat.
- When was Los Angeles Opera Company founded?
- Los Angeles Opera Company was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Los Angeles Opera Company?
- Kathleen Ruiz serves as CFO.
- Where is Los Angeles Opera Company located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Los Angeles Opera Company's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Los Angeles Opera Company trustworthy?
- Los Angeles Opera Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Los Angeles Opera Company's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 952096402.
- What is Los Angeles Opera Company's website?
- http://laopera.org