Opera House Fund Inc

EIN 51-0180177 · KY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$33.1K Funds in KY
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Opera House Fund Inc based in KY paid 13 grants totaling $725.8K to 13 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $3.9K to $290K, with a median of $33.1K. Its largest recipients included THE LEXINGTON THEATRE COMPANY, LEXINGTON CENTER CORPORATION, and UK OPERA THEATRE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$14,371,943
Giving (latest yr)
$725,806
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$33.1K
Recipients
13
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Lexington Theatre Company$290,000
  • Lexington Center Corporation$91,678
  • Uk Opera Theatre$91,601
  • Friends of the Arts School (Scapa)$66,277
  • Lexington Ballet Company$60,000

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$725,806 · 13 grants

Grants Paid (13)

The Lexington Theatre Company
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$290,000
Lexington Center Corporation
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$91,678
Uk Opera Theatre
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$91,601
Friends of the Arts School (Scapa)
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$66,277
Lexington Ballet Company
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$60,000
Lexington Children's Theatre
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$39,850
Kentucky Ballet Theatre
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$33,076
Bluegrass Youth Ballet
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$16,817
Lfucg Parks & Recreation
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$13,091
Chamber Music Festival
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$7,982
The Lexington Singers
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$7,490
Central Kentucky Concert Band
Lexington, KY
To Support Program Services
$4,020

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Opera House Fund Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Opera House Fund Inc is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities.

In its most recent filing, Opera House Fund Inc reported 13 itemized grants totaling $725.8K. Individual grants ranged from $3.9K to $290K (median $33.1K).

Recent recipients include THE LEXINGTON THEATRE COMPANY, LEXINGTON CENTER CORPORATION, UK OPERA THEATRE, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Opera House Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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