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Los Angeles Opera Company

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Los Angeles Opera Company

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A6A0
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

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 where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A6A0
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($36.8 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Los 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 338 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Los Angeles Opera Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 93/100.

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 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% 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 a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large 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.

Los Angeles Opera Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. 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.

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 a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Los Angeles Opera Company's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Kathleen Ruiz
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alexander F•••••••
Director
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Alexis D••••••••••••
Director
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Alex K B••••••
Director
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Alyce W•••••••••
Director
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Alyce W••••••••• T••• 6••••
Director
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Andrea P•••••• A• O• 6••••
Director
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Andrew X•
Director
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Ann Z•••
Director
BA
Barbara A•••••• T•••••••
Director
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Barbara B•••••
Director
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Barry A S••••••
Director
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Beatrice B••••••
Director
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Beatrice B•••••• T••• 1••••
Director
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Bernard A G••••••••
VICE CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
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Brigitta B T•••
Director
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Bryan M••••••
Director
CA
Carl M R•••
V.P., CFO
CA
Carl R•••
CFO
CA
Carol F H••••
Director
CA
Catherine H H•••
Director
CH
Christopher K••••••
EX.OFFICIO DIR, PRES & CEO
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Chris W•••••
Director
CH
Chul P•••
Director & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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Claude M•••
Director
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Cornelia H•••••••••••••••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$50.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Opera director Yuval Sharon to deliver Berlin Family lectures beginning May 6 - University of Chicago News
Apr 2025
news.uchicago.edu
Form filed
$46.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
R. Thomas Lockie Obituary (2024) - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Times - Legacy obituary
Oct 2024
www.legacy.com
L.A.-based director Yuval Sharon will stage Wagner’s ‘Ring’ cycle at the Metropolitan Opera - Los Angeles Times
Aug 2024
www.latimes.com
Form filed
$39.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Song & Dance - Fjord Review
Jun 2023
fjordreview.com
Form filed
$46.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$33.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$37.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Warner Henry, remembered: Local luminary, a founder of LA Opera, died Aug. 1 - Larchmont Chronicle
Sep 2020
larchmontchronicle.com
Donald Bernard Obituary - New Orleans, LA - Dignity Memorial
Apr 2020
www.dignitymemorial.com
LA Opera Finds 'Inappropriate Conduct' Claims Against Plácido Domingo Credible - NPR
Mar 2020
www.npr.org
In ‘Love Sings’ at CCP, Philippine Opera Company talents to sing key arias in English - Lifestyle.INQ
Mar 2018
lifestyle.inquirer.net
Carol Todd, who went from Poly High musicals to the world opera stage, dies at 83 - Los Angeles Daily News
Feb 2018
www.dailynews.com
‘Noli Me Tangere: The Opera’ to be staged in Manila - GMA Network
Aug 2014
www.gmanetwork.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Los Angeles Opera Company This page 89 $50.3 million 1%
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%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

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 - 338 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 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, United States.
What is Los Angeles Opera Company's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Los Angeles Opera Company trustworthy?
Los Angeles Opera Company has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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