Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Houston grand operas vision is to inspire operas future. our mission is to advance the operatic art to serve an ever-evolving audience. we will produce great operatic works that create and sustain a new american art form and fuse them with historical repertoire to inspire the next generations of opera loversboth in our own community and globally through technology.the core values of houston grand opera:we believe opera has a vital role to play in the lives of an audience hungry for art, beauty, and meaning. diversity is no longer just a poetic reference, but a joyous cultural reality the company fully embraces. hgo will honor the classic masterworks but also evolve the art form to serve future generations.we believe our creative dreams for houston grand opera are vital to the cultural pulse of this city and add immeasurably to the quality of life of its many communities. all cultures use words and music to tell their distinct stories, and we have the ability to use opera as a connector”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Houston grand opera exists to profoundly impact our community by creating operatic art that provides access to music's boundless power and beauty.”.

• The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as TX.
• According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 510 Preston, Houston, TX, 770021504.
• The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 840.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor-advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$5,054,792.
• The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
• The organization has 48 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1955.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $17,204,176 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $4,517,827 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.