Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
75 Broad Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10004
D Employer identification number

13-2974347
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 31,104,678
F Name and address of principal officer:
GEORGE STEEL
75 BROAD STREET
NEW YORK,NY10004
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NYCOPERA.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1978
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO INSPIRE AUDIENCES WITH INNOVATIVE AND THEATRICALLY COMPELLING OPERA
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 33
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 33
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 541
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 239
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 13,928,740 17,039,960
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 8,514,077 7,518,950
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 263,075 169,341
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 469,910 353,937
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 23,175,802 25,082,188
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 20,072,419 19,646,581
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 77,605 46,291
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,684,523    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 10,649,907 10,645,946
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 30,799,931 30,338,818
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -7,624,129 -5,256,630
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 17,633,068 11,673,581
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 7,978,961 5,772,061
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 9,654,107 5,901,520
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: CITY OPERA'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AUDIENCES WITH INNOVATIVE AND THEATRICALLY COMPELLING OPERA, TO NURTURE THE WORK OF PROMISING AMERICAN ARTISTS, AND TO BUILD NEW AUDIENCES THROUGH AFFORDABLE TICKET PRICES AND EXTENSIVE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code: 711,130 ) (Expenses $ 23,237,696 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 7,404,713 )
Mainstage Productions - New York City Opera's 2010-2011 season brought nearly 38,500 opera lovers of all ages to the newly renovated David H. Koch Theater for 36 performances of five productions. The Fall Season ran from October 27-November 20, 2011 and featured the New York premiere of Leonard Bernstein's A Quiet Place in a new production by Christopher Alden, and a revival of Richard Strauss' comic opus Intermezzo. The Spring Season ran from March 22 to May 21, 2011 and featured a revival of Sir Jonathan Miller's production of Gaetano Donizetti's beloved The Elixir of Love, a new production of three one-act operas for soprano entitled Monodramas, that featured the world stage premiere of John Zorn's La Machine de l'tre, Arnold Schoenberg's Erwartung, and the long-overdue American stage premiere of Morton Feldman's Neither, and the New York premiere of Stephen Schwartz's Sance on a Wet Afternoon.
4b (Code: 711,130 ) (Expenses $ 431,733 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 13,284 )
VOX: Contemporary American Lab - In addition to our main stage and concert offerings, NYC Opera continued the groundbreaking VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab, playing to capacity crowds of more than 1,000 over two days at NYU's Skirball Center and the trendy West Village Le Poisson Rouge. Dubbed by The New York Times as an "invaluable contribution to the city's cultural life and the future of American opera" and the only program of its kind in the nation, VOX addresses a critical need by giving composers and librettists an invaluable opportunity to receive coaching from New York City Opera artistic staff and to hear their works-in-progress performed by full orchestra and outstanding professional singers. More than 40 VOX operas have gone on to full productions at the opera houses across the country, including the Houston Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Washington National Opera, and Santa Fe Opera. Notably, two of the 2010-2011 season's main stage offerings were presented at VOX: John Zorn's La Machine de l'tre in 2007 and Stephen Schwartz's Sance on a Wet Afternoon in 2009, illustrating NYC Opera's success with this cornerstone program. From more than 100 submissions-a record for the festival-10 operas received readings in excerpt on May 14 and 15, 2011. VOX 2011 featured opera excerpts by up-and-coming composers Dag Gabrielsen, Andrew Gerle, Allan Jaffe, Hannah Lash, David T. Little, Jeff Myers, Paola Prestini, Huang Ruo, Arlene Sierra, and Yoav Gal. With works that encompassed traditional operatic archetypes, reinterpreted fairy tales, comedic and psychological portraits, and the inclusion of non-traditional folk, electronic, and urban mediums, VOX continued to push the boundaries of contemporary opera.
4c (Code: 711,130 ) (Expenses $ 333,392 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 100,595 )
New York City Opera's Education programs - New York City Opera's education programs reached 5,000 students from 36 elementary, middle, and high schools across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. Through the "Opera Is Elementary" program, students in grades 2-5 are introduced to the world of opera through engaging, "age-appropriate works," supported by intensive teacher training and multiple in-school workshops by City Opera Teaching Artists, culminating in a live performance of the opera with orchestra. In the 2010-2011 school year, the students studied Oliver Knussen's Where the Wild Things Are. Each participating school submitted a collage illustrating the Sendak classic, which was animated and projected as the opera's scenery, drawing the students directly into the creative process. New York City Opera's eleven-year partnership with West Side Collaborative Middle School integrates arts-based learning into the curriculum of the entire school with an interdisciplinary approach. Each year, 6th graders participate in an intensive study of music and performance-building skills. The next year, as 7th graders, they produce original musical and dramatic scenes; and by the 8th grade, they work with City Opera performers, directors, and stage designers to create a 30-minute original opera, which they then perform for their school and community. In the 2010-2011 season, 6th and 7th grade students completed a study of the life and many works of quintessential American composer, Leonard Bernstein. As part of their study they attended a concert-Lucky to Be Me: The Vocal Music of Leonard Bernstein. All students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades studied and attended Gaetano Donizetti's The Elixir of Love. New York City Opera's High School Partnerships are semester-long, multi-visit collaborations that enable classroom teachers to introduce political, economic, and social history into their curricula through intensive study of select operas. These partnerships are tailored to meet the needs of each high school, focused on the interest of each school. In 2010-2011, NYC Opera completed residencies at the Repertory High School for the Performing Arts, the High School of Economics and Finance, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. High School of the Arts and Technology. In the "Opera is Instrumental" and High School Vocal Seminar programs, 75 high school-age instrumentalists and vocalists received intensive coaching from New York City Opera's musical and dramatic staff. In the 2010-2011 season, students studied selections from Bernstein's A Quiet Place in the fall and Donizetti's The Elixir of Love in the spring.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 24,002,821
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
61
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
541
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
33
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
33
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CT , NJ , NY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
MS ANDREA SCALA NELLIS NYCO
75 BROAD STREET
NEW YORK,NY10004
(646) 758-9441
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) CHARLES R WALL
CHAIRMAN
 10.0 X   X       0 0 0
(2) PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF GREECE
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(3) MS SUSAN L BAKER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(4) MR JOHN E BAUMGARDNER JR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(5) MR JOHN H BIGGS
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(6) DR SANFURD G BLUESTEIN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(7) MRS CATHERINE GILLIS CARMODY
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(8) MRS EMILIE ROY COREY
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(9) MRS MARY SHARP CRONSON
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(10) MS BROOKE HAYWARD DUCHIN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(11) MRS EDMEE DE M FIRTH
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(12) MR ROY L FURMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(13) MR MICHAEL E GELLERT
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(14) MS JOAN GRANLUND
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(15) MS SUSAN ZISES GREEN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(16) DR NIZAM P KETTANEH
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(17) MR W LOEBER LANDAU
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) MRS HELEN LITTLE
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(19) MS LYNN J LOACKER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(20) MR JAMES C MARLAS
BOARD MEMBERS
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(21) MR MARK W NEWHOUSE
BOARD MEMBER
 5.0 X           0 0 0
(22) MR ROY F NIEDERHOFFER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(23) MR MARTIN J OPPENHEIMER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(24) MR CHARLES I PETSCHEK
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(25) MR MARC POWELL
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(26) MR MATTHEW L RINGEL
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(27) MR JONATHAN SHEFFER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(28) MR ELLIOTT K SLADE III
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(29) MRS JAMES C SLAUGHTER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(30) MS PAMELA THOMAS-GRAHAM
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(31) MR HERBERT M WACHTELL
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(32) HON KATE D LEVIN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(33) CAROLINE CRONSON
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(34) GEORGE STEEL
GENERAL MANAGER
 40.0 X   X       342,975 0 34,538
(35) PETER GEE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.0     X       186,284 0 29,470
(36) DANA GLUCK
SECRETARY
 40.0     X       43,917 0 11,257
(37) ROBERT MEYA
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
 40.0       X     134,019 0 15,521
(38) EDWARD YIM
DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC ADMIN
 40.0       X     174,279 0 19,696
(39) GEORGE MANAHAN
MUSIC DIRECTOR
 40.0       X     279,301 0 30,956
(40) LARRY DAUGHTRY
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 40.0         X   120,020 0 25,955
(41) CHARLES GILES
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
 40.0         X   116,089 0 27,196
(42) DAVID TITCOMB
ORCHESTRA MANAGER
 40.0         X   160,622 0 35,720
(43) KEVIN MURPHY
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC ADMIN
 40.0         X   147,564 0 26,436
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,705,070 0 256,745
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet9
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
HUDSON YARDS CATERING
640 WEST 28TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001 		CATERING 142,890
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,927,929
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 983,972
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		14,128,059
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 464,904
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 17,039,960
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a RENTAL/ALLOCATED NYST INCOME 711,130 1,080,637 1,080,637    
b PROGRAM TICKET SALES 711,130 2,937,244 2,937,244    
c EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES 711,130 100,595 100,595    
d DHKT REIMBURSEMENT TO NYCO 711,130 3,400,474 3,400,474    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 7,518,950
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 179,318     179,318
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 5,306,625  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 5,316,602  
c Gain or (loss) -9,977  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -9,977     -9,977
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,927,929
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 189,265
b Less: direct expenses ...b 553,012
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -363,747   -363,747
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 870,560
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 152,876
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 717,684     717,684
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 25,082,188 7,518,950   523,278
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,259,738 841,567 213,217 204,954
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 13,281,250 11,182,839 1,195,530 902,881
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,531,822 1,293,210 191,145 47,467
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,321,354 2,023,419 169,780 128,155
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,252,417 1,036,661 126,794 88,962
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 132,719   126,203 6,516
c Accounting ........... 103,322   103,322  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 46,291 46,291
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 110,875 34,710 35,130 41,035
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,737,432 1,719,861 17,256 315
13 Office expenses ....... 767,832 569,149 144,385 54,298
14 Information technology ...... 66,616 62,416   4,200
15 Royalties .. 174,305 174,305    
16 Occupancy ........... 999,867 565,483 391,122 43,262
17 Travel ............ 349,453 337,897 1,795 9,761
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 954 59   895
20 Interest ........... 1,759   1,759  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 222,915 28,916 193,999  
23 Insurance .............. 98,064 30,844 67,220  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a ALLOCATION OF CCMD'S EXPENSES 4,409,783 2,796,673 1,613,110  
b MISCELLANEOUS 474,454 324,435 59,707 90,312
c PATRON CULTIVATION 15,219     15,219
d PRODUCTION MATERIALS 980,377 980,377    
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 30,338,818 24,002,821 4,651,474 1,684,523
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 46,431 1 1,399,046
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 1,388,856 2 282,552
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 4,179,192 3 3,208,193
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 88,178 4 96,956
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 269,269 8 260,925
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 714,301 9 205,354
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,510,280
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 2,056,017 677,178 10c 454,263
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 10,100,655 11 5,653,110
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 169,008 12 80,322
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15 32,860
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 17,633,068 16 11,673,581
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 2,345,490 17 1,954,608
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 952,655 19 11,324
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 4,680,816 25 3,806,129
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 7,978,961 26 5,772,061
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... -42,858,682 27 -45,884,308
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 4,124,444 28 4,455,737
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 48,388,345 29 47,330,091
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 9,654,107 33 5,901,520
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 17,633,068 34 11,673,581
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
25,082,188
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
30,338,818
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-5,256,630
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
9,654,107
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
1,504,043
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
5,901,520
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 20,416,000 15,732,000 13,958,000 13,928,740 17,039,960 81,074,700
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 14,731,000 13,060,000 1,897,000 8,514,077 7,518,950 45,721,027
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 35,147,000 28,792,000 15,855,000 22,442,817 24,558,910 126,795,727
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 3,557,758 3,801,228 5,513,500 3,427,522 8,330,372 24,630,380
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 3,557,758 3,801,228 5,513,500 3,427,522 8,330,372 24,630,380
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           102,165,347
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 35,147,000 28,792,000 15,855,000 22,442,817 24,558,910 126,795,727
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 7,677,000 4,098,000 198,000 276,275 168,281 12,417,556
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 7,677,000 4,098,000 198,000 276,275 168,281 12,417,556
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.     -9,000     -9,000
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 42,824,000 32,890,000 16,044,000 22,719,092 24,727,191 139,204,283
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
73.392 %
16
16
75.160 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
8.920 %
18
18
11.981 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2974347
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
New York City Opera Inc
  		Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
New York City Opera Inc
  		Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
New York City Opera Inc
  		Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 33,372,330 33,003,893 46,916,073
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ... 246,336 655,909 -13,826,873
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		961,310 287,472 85,307
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 32,657,356 33,372,330 33,003,893
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,150,973 1,085,486 65,487
d Equipment ................   868,330 732,721 135,609
e Other .................   490,978 237,811 253,167
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 454,263
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
PAYROLL RELATED LIABILITIES 3,706,509
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES 42,280
DEPOSITS - MISCELLANEOUS 57,340






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,806,129
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 25,082,188
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 30,338,818
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -5,256,630
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 77,961
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 1,426,082
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 1,504,043
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -3,752,587
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 27,382,466
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 77,961
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 90,347
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 2,131,970
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,300,278
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 25,082,188
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 25,082,188
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 31,135,053
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 90,347
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 705,888
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 796,235
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 30,338,818
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 30,338,818
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4   THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO PROVIDE A SUSTAINED AND RELIABLE LEVEL OF REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE NEW YORK CITY OPERA'S MISSION. EARNINGS GENERATED BY THE GENERAL ENDOWMNET FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO HELP OFFSET BASIC ARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCING OPERA. DESIGNATED OR RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO HELP FUND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS , SUCH AS VOX AND CITY OPERA EDUCATION, OR TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC ARTIST INITIATIVES, SUCH AS SECIAL FUNDS FOR VISITING ARTISTS OR THE CREATION OF ARTIST AWARDS.
PART XII LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE PER TAX RETURN ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF $553,012. COSTS OF GOODS SOLD, NETTED AGAINST REVENUE PER TAX RETURN ARE INCLUDED IN EXPENSES PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF $152,876. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS - RELATED CHANGES OF $1,426,082 OTHER THAN PERIODIC COSTS NOT REFLECTED IN EXPENSES FOR TAX PURPOSES.
PART XIII LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES, NETTED AGAINST REVENUE PER TAX RETURN, INCLUDED IN EXPENSES PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF $553,012. COSTS OF GOODS SOLD, NETTED AGAINST REVENUE PER TAX RETURN, INCLUDED IN EXPENSES PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF $152,876.
FIN 48 DISCLOSURE PART X, LINE 2 CITY OPERA IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD'S ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("ASC") 740-10-05 RELATING TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. DUE TO CITY OPERA'S GENERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS,ASC 740-10-05 HAS NOT HAD, AND IS NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON CITY OPERA'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
ARTS MARKETING SERVICES INC
260 KING ST E SUITE 500
 
  , TORONTO
CAM5A 4L5 		TELE- FUNDRAISING   No 49,107 46,291  
Total .................right arrow 49,107 46,291  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CT, NJ, NY
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

FALL GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

SPRING GALA
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,138,886 824,218 154,090 2,117,194
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		1,060,636 740,643 126,650 1,927,929
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		78,250 83,575 27,440 189,265
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 228,982 245,777 78,253 553,012
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 553,012
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -363,747
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) PETER GEE (i)
(ii)		 186,284
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,589
0 		23,881
0 		215,754
0 		0
0
(2) GEORGE STEEL (i)
(ii)		 342,975
0 		0
0 		0
0 		10,289
0 		24,249
0 		377,513
0 		0
0
(3) EDWARD YIM (i)
(ii)		 174,279
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,228
0 		14,468
0 		193,975
0 		0
0
(4) GEORGE MANAHAN (i)
(ii)		 279,301
0 		0
0 		0
0 		8,499
0 		22,457
0 		310,257
0 		0
0
(5) DAVID TITCOMB (i)
(ii)		 160,622
0 		0
0 		0
0 		20,078
0 		15,642
0 		196,342
0 		0
0
(6) KEVIN MURPHY (i)
(ii)		 147,564
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,629
0 		21,807
0 		174,000
0 		0
0










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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2974347
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 17 464,904 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M, PART 1, LINE 32b   NEW YORK CITY OPERA USES STOCKBROKERS TO SELL GIFTED SECURITIES.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
New York City Opera Inc
 
Employer identification number

13-2974347
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 DIRECTOR MARY SHARP CRONSON IS THE MOTHER-IN-LAW OF DIRECTOR CAROLINE CRONSON. DIRECTORS CHARLES PETSCHEK AND MICHAEL GELLERT ARE DISTANT COUSINS. DIRECTOR JAMES MARLAS IS THE PRIMARY SHAREHOLDER OF SANDY ALEXANDER, INC., A PRINTING COMPANY THAT PROVIDES IN-KIND PRINTING SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION.
BYLAWS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 IN FISCAL YEAR 2011,THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE BYLAWS OF NEW YORK CITY OPERA, INC,: THE CITY CENTER OF MUSIC AND DRAMA, INC. WAS REMOVED AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION, AND IT WAS DECREED THAT THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT HAVE MEMBERS; THE TITLES AND ROLES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND SECRETARY - WERE TRANSFERRED TO COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION, HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN HELD BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND THE POSITION OF HONORARY DIRECTOR WAS REMOVED.
REVIEW OF FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT BEFORE DISTRIBUTION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT WHICH TIME EACH MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE PROCEDURE AND SIGN THE ATTACHED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IN WHICH THEY MUST ACKNOWLEDGE AND SET FORTH ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE POLICY. THE POLICY AND ACKNOWLEDGED CONFLICTS ARE REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE WILL BRING TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION ANY MATTERS THAT ARISE FROM THESE ACTIVITES.
COMPENSATION PRACTICES FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED, REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A BOARD-DESIGNATED COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF VOTING BOARD MEMBERS WHO DO NOT POSSESS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENT. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON CONSIDERATION OF COMPARATIVE DATA FROM SIMILARLY STRUCTURED ORGANIZATIONS AND BUDGETARY ANALYSIS. THE COMMITTEE PROVIDES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
COMPENSATION PRACTICES FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE GENERAL MANAGER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON CONSIDERATION OF COMPARATIVE DATA FROM SIMILARLY STRUCTURED ORGANIZATIONS AND BUDGETARY ANALYSIS.
FORM 8868 EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE FOR AN EXEMPT CORPORATION CITY OPERA'S APPLICATIONS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO FILE FOR AN EXEMPT ORGANZATION, FORMS 8868, WERE PAPER FILED.
IRS FILINGS AND TAX COMPLIANCE PART V, LINE 2A FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 THE EMPLOYEES OF NEW YORK CITY OPERA, INC. ("CITY OPERA")WERE REPORTED AND PAID UNDER THE EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF CITY CENTER MUSIC AND DRAMA ("CCMD"). CCMD ADMINISTERED THE PAYROLL PROCESS ON CITY OPERA'S BEHALF AND CITY OPERA REIMBURSED CCMD FOR ALL COMPENSATION PAID. COMPENSATED OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN INCLUDED ON SCHEDULE J FOR REPORTING PURPOSES. CCMD ALSO PROVIDED SERVICES TO CITY OPERA IN CONNECTION WITH ITS OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DAVID H. KOCH THEATER AND OTHER ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES PROVIDED TO CITY OPERA UNDER A MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENT. CITY OPERA HAD A COMMON PAY MASTER WITH CCMD. THE RELATIONSHIP WAS TERMINATED ON SEPTEMBER 3OTH.
PUBLIC INSPECTION FORM 990 PART VI, SECTION C LINE 19 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990 AND FORM 1023 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS $ 1,426,082 UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSS 77,961 ------------- $ 1,504,043 =============
SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICES PART III, LINE 2 The 2010-2011 season marked the launch of a new concert series that showcased the diverse music of the season's composers. Guests at the Fall Gala enjoyed An Evening with Christine Brewer, starring one of America's foremost Wagnerian sopranos, singing excerpts from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, Puccini's Turandot, and popular American songs by Arlen, Gershwin, and Kern. Fall concert-goers also enjoyed two nights of music at Lucky to Be Me: the Vocal Music of Leonard Bernstein. Featuring Broadway favorites like Victoria Clark, Donna Murphy, Cheyenne Jackson, and Michael Cerveris, the concert featured selections from the Kaddish Symphony, Mass, Songfest, Wonderful Town, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, On the Town, and West Side Story, among others. Additionally, Late Night with LB-two cabaret performances of Bernstein's work-took place at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse. In the spring, the concert series continued with The Musical Worlds of John Zorn, featuring the experimental music master with avant-garde innovators including Marc Ribot, Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, and Sylvie Courvoisier. Spring Gala guests were entertained by "Defying Gravity": The Music of Stephen Schwartz, a salute to the composer sung by Anne Hampton Calloway, Kristin Chenoweth, Raul Esparza, Lauren Flanigan, and Victor Garber. To close the 2011-2012 season, NYC Opera presented the free concert Rufus Wainwright Goes to the Opera! at the World Financial Center's Winter Garden during the River to River Festival on June 28, 2010 for an audience of more than 2,500. All totaled, New York City Opera's new concert series served an audience of more than 13,000.
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Cat. No. 51056K
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