Opera House Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 51-0180177 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$726K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$33,076
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,982 and $66,277.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| The Kentuckians Chorus | Lexington, KY | To support program services | $3,924 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $725,806 | 13 |
| 2023 | $469,546 | 13 |
| 2022 | $582,475 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630349349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0180177
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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