Mission
The Dallas Opera connects local and global audiences through world-class performances of both new and traditional works. We sing stories for all generations, harmonizing entertainment, education, and artistry.
Public Charity
The Dallas Opera
Based in Dallas, TX, The Dallas Opera operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $20.5M in revenue, $17.7M in expenses, $17.7M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 151 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $17.2M.
EIN: 756004746
Dallas, TX
Opera
NTEE: A6A
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$20.5M
Total Expenses$17.7M
Total Assets$17.7M
Grant Records151
Funding Total$17.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Dallas Opera
How The Dallas Opera divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$71
Programs
the work itself
$21
Management
running the organization
$8
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $71 for programs
$66
MAINSTAGE AUDIENCE
$4
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
$1
DIGITAL PROGRAMS
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
To provide financial support to the Dallas Opera
$1,596,826
CULTURE & ARTS
$255,000
General operations
$100,000
THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
$94,954
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$92,456
Showing up to 5 of 151 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Abraham Salum
Board Member
Alice Stevenson
Board Member
Alice W Bass
Board Member
Ann Williams
Board Member
Arlene Navias
Board Member
Armon Golliday
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20.5M | $17.7M | $17.7M |
| 2024 | $18.0M | $18.7M | $16.5M |
| 2023 | $12.8M | $17.6M | $16.5M |
| 2022 | $21.9M | $15.3M | $18.9M |
| 2021 | $12.7M | $9.1M | $12.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $12.7M to $20.5M (+61%), with total assets most recently reported at $17.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.