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Metropolitan Opera Association Inc is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $163.8 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131624087.
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Mission
Performance of opera to the public.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMetropolitan Opera Association Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1883 and has been operating for 143 years. Its EIN is 131624087. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $284M in annual revenue. 176 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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.
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1883 and has been active for 143 years.
Based on official tax filings, Metropolitan Opera Association Inc has $284M 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.
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc 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 very-large organization. It has $284M in annual revenue. The organization has 176 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Metropolitan Opera Association Inc. 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.
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (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.
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $163.8 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131624087. Metropolitan Opera Association Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1883.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Metropolitan Opera Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $284M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Metropolitan Opera Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131624087, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION INC 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralThe Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece - The New Yorker
Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego’ in HD - OperaWire
Early Addition: Who's going to keep the Met Opera alive now that Saudi Arabia backed out? - Gothamist
‘El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego’ Review: Painters Reunited at the Met Opera - WSJ
Does This Man Have the ‘Most Difficult Job on Earth’? - The New York Times
Isabel Leonard and Others Offer Tastings of ‘Frida y Diego’ - The New York Times
Peter Gelb No Longer Considering Retirement - OperaWire
Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego - OperaWire
Met wraps the season successfully with Frank’s impassioned “Frida y Diego” - New York Classical Review
Review: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Reunited on the Opera Stage - The New York Times
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 176 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about Metropolitan Opera Association Inc
- What is Metropolitan Opera Association Inc?
- Metropolitan Opera Association Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Metropolitan Opera Association Inc is a arts culture organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $163.8 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 131624087.
- When was Metropolitan Opera Association Inc founded?
- Metropolitan Opera Association Inc was founded in 1883.
- Who leads Metropolitan Opera Association Inc?
- Peter Gelb serves as General Manager.
- Where is Metropolitan Opera Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, United States.
- What is Metropolitan Opera Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Metropolitan Opera Association Inc trustworthy?
- Metropolitan Opera Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Metropolitan Opera Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131624087.
- What is Metropolitan Opera Association Inc's website?
- http://www.metopera.org