Private foundation · EIN 51-0180177 · Lexington, Kentucky

Opera House Fund Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $726K total, median $33K. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$726K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lexington Theatre CompanyLexington, KYTo support program services$290K
Lexington Center CorporationLexington, KYTo support program services$92K
UK Opera TheatreLexington, KYTo support program services$92K
Friends of the Arts School (scapa)Lexington, KYTo support program services$66K
Lexington Ballet CompanyLexington, KYTo support program services$60K
Lexington Children's TheatreLexington, KYTo support program services$40K
Kentucky Ballet TheatreLexington, KYTo support program services$33K
Bluegrass Youth BalletLexington, KYTo support program services$17K
Lfucg Parks & RecreationLexington, KYTo support program services$13K
Chamber Music FestivalLexington, KYTo support program services$7,982
The Lexington SingersLexington, KYTo support program services$7,490
Central Kentucky Concert BandLexington, KYTo support program services$4,020
The Kentuckians ChorusLexington, KYTo support program services$3,924

About this foundation

Opera House Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, administered in care of Doug Dean, tax-exempt since 1976. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Opera House Fund Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Opera House Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $726K across 13 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Opera House Fund Inc give?

Kentucky (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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