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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
135 North Grand Avenue
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Los Angeles, CA90012
D Employer identification number

95-2096402
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 63,824,749
F Name and address of principal officer:
FAITH RAIGUEL
135 N GRAND AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA900123013
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
laopera.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1983
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY (LA OPERA) IS A NON-PROFIT ENTITY ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO EXPERIENCE THE RICH EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE OF OPERA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 80
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 69
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 909
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 264
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 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 38,789,374 47,132,944
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 12,954,757 14,780,948
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,291,030 803,000
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -160,592 -192,764
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 52,874,569 62,524,128
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) 24,136,749 25,558,875
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 130,022 140,205
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,597,639    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 13,429,193 15,618,737
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 37,695,964 41,317,817
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 15,178,605 21,206,311
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 62,626,099 82,455,499
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 27,798,027 24,388,473
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 34,828,072 58,067,026
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE ENVISION AN ENGAGED AND ENLIGHTENED COMMUNITY IN WHICH ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLECTIVELY ENJOY THE RICH AESTHETIC, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE OF OPERA. SEE SCHEDULE O
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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:   ) (Expenses $ 32,321,556 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 13,957,726 )
OPERA FROM JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, THE COMPANY PRODUCED 44 PERFORMANCES OF EIGHT OPERAS FOR OVER 123,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 55,000 ATTENDING PRESHOW EDUCATIONAL TALKS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,136,888 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 707,299 )
OTHER ARTISTIC PROGRAMS THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTS OPERA IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA AND AT A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS TO EXPAND AND ENGAGE THE OPERA AUDIENCE, AND PROMOTE THE ART FORM. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE "OFF GRAND INITIATIVE" AND THE "YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM." SEE SCHEDULE O.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,258,965 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 115,923 )
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH OVER 30 UNIQUE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS REACHED MORE THAN 140,000 YOUNG CHILDREN, STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS ACROSS THE LOS ANGELES REGION. OVER 9,000 SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDED PERFORMANCES BOTH AT THE DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL VENUES. SEE SCHEDULE O.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet35,717,409
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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 for which 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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII 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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 I (see instructions).... Click 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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
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........ Click to see attachment
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................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
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 .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
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 direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click 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...........................
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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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...
35b
 
 
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 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
155
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
Yes
 
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
909
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial 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 as charitable contributions?...
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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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 or note to any line 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
80
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
69
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
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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
CA
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletFAITH RAIGUEL135 N GRAND AVENUELOS ANGELESCA900123013 (213) 972-7219
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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 or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MARC I STERN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CAROL F HENRY........................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTE
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) BERNARD A GREENBERG........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) WARNER W HENRY........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) SEBASTIAN PAUL MUSCO........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) MILAN PANIC........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(7) MARILYN ZIERING........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) ROBERT RONUS........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(9) MARVIN S SHAPIRO........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(10) AMBASSADOR FRANK E BAXTER........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) ALEX K BOUZARI........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) LESLIE A DORMAN........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) MARY HAYLEY........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) LAWRENCE A KERN........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) HAROLD B RAY........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) BARRY A SANDERS........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) R CARLTON SEAVER........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) EUGENE P STEIN........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) PAUL D TOSETTI........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) GERALDINE ALDEN PHD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) MARVIN ANTONOWSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JAMES R ASPERGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) HAIG S BAGERDJIAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) JILL C BALDAUF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) MOSHE BARKAT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) DAVID N BARRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) DR GERALD BERKE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) ADELE H BINDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) PAUL BLOCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) SIOBHAN MCBREEN BURKE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JOYCE CHERNICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) WALTER J CONN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) ROBERT T COOK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) KATHY CRANDALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) MARK H DALZELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) MARI L DANIHEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) GEOFF EMERY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) DON ERIK FRANZEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) ALEXANDER FURLOTTI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) CRAIG GARNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) RUTH R GOLD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) BRINDELL ROBERTS GOTTLIEB........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) THOMAS GOTTSCHALK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) DIANE GRAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) MONICA GUTIERREZ-ROPER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) HANY HADDAD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) CATHERINE H HELM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) JUDGE JUDITH HOLLINGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) MRS JOHN F HOTCHKIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) TIM C JOHNSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) RICHARD JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) DR HAROLD L KARPMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) THOMAS F KRANZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) ROBERT KUPPENHEIMER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) EDWARD A LANDRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) CLAUDE MANN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) CATHERINE MARCUS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) BRYAN MOELLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) CARLOS A MOLLURA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) DR STEVEN NAGELBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) DR LESLIE A PAM PHD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) ARMIN M SADOFF MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) FRED C SANDS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) E RANDOL SCHOENBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) LISA SEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(66) JOAN SEIDEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) DR CHESTER SEMEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(68) MARILYN SHAPIRO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(69) ERIC L SMALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(70) JAMES THURMOND SMITHGALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(71) MRS DOROTHY B STRAUS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(72) DR JAMES H STRAUSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(73) BARBARA AUGUSTA TEICHERT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(74) SANDRA W TERNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(75) BRIGITTA B TROY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(76) ALYCE WILLIAMSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(77) ELLEN ZETCHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(78) PLACIDO DOMINGO........................................................................
DIRECTOR, GEN DIR, PERFORMER
 20.0
.......................   		X           943,168 0 0
(79) JAMES CONLON........................................................................
EX.OFFICIO DIR,MUSIC DIR,PRFMR
 20.0
.......................   		X           784,212 0 78,160
(80) CHRISTOPHER KOELSCH........................................................................
EX.OFFICIO DIR, PRES & CEO
 40.0
.......................   		X   X       350,000 0 10,166
(81) JOYCE BLACK........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/6/13)
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(82) EDWARD CLARK........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/1/13)
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(83) KELLY DAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31/13)
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(84) MILTON OKUN........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 8/31/13)
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(85) FAITH RAIGUEL........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
 40.0
.......................   		    X       250,000 0 15,385
(86) JOHN NUCKOLS........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, ADVANCEMENT
 40.0
.......................   		      X     250,000 0 5,343
(87) DIANE RHODES BERGMAN........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, MKTG & COMM
 40.0
.......................   		      X     160,000 0 17,659
(88) RUPERT HEMMINGS........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION
 40.0
.......................   		        X   176,803 0 16,488
(89) HAROLD E CONROY........................................................................
STAGEHAND
 40.0
.......................   		        X   163,546 0 35,558
(90) GRANT GERSHON........................................................................
RESIDENT CONDUCTOR
 25.0
.......................   		        X   158,000 0 2,400
(91) PATRICIA MCLEOD........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................   		        X   155,000 0 17,024
(92) JEFF KLEEMAN........................................................................
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
 40.0
.......................   		        X   146,255 0 16,849
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,536,984 0 215,032
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet24
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
KPMG LLP, 550 S HOPE ST SUITE 1500LOS ANGELESCA90071 AUDIT & TAX PREP FEE 148,908
LEVI ESTATES LLC, 5777 W PICO BLVDLOS ANGELESCA90019 PROPERTY RENTAL FEES 127,609
RONNITA MILLER, 6464 30TH ST SST PETERSBURGFL33712 ARTIST FEES 117,900
SPECIAL OCCASIONS EVENT PLANNING, 357 S ROBERTSON BLVDBEVERLY HILLSCA90211 EVENT PLANNING 105,643
STUDIO SERENO, 5015 ALHAMBRA AVELOS ANGELESCA90032 PROD. DESIGN BUILD 102,690
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet7
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,402,121
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,969,340
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		43,761,483
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		712,533
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 47,132,944
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TICKET SALES AND FEES 711190 13,957,726 13,957,726    
b CO-PRODUCTION & PRODUCTION RENTAL 711190 256,999 256,999    
c OUTREACH INCOME 611710 115,923 115,923    
d OFF-GRAND INITIATIVE 711190 186,186 186,186    
e RECITALS 711190 264,114 264,114    
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 14,780,948
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 805,793     805,793
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 54,373     54,373
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 708,941 800
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 712,534  
c Gain or (loss) -3,593 800
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -2,793 0 0 -2,793
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,402,121
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 157,999
b Less: direct expenses ...b 588,087
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -430,088   -430,088
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER INCOME 900099 104,472     104,472
b WORKERS COMPENSATION REBATE 900099 55,571     55,571
c YOUNG ARTIST APPLICATION FEES 900099 15,431     15,431
d All other revenue .... 7,477     7,477
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 182,951
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 62,524,128 14,780,948 0 610,236
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. 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 .... 2,864,094 2,343,366 265,385 255,343
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 17,702,424 15,635,316 890,386 1,176,722
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 218,930 190,594 10,762 17,574
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,012,643 2,858,561 65,028 89,054
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,760,784 1,569,687 84,135 106,962
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 5,051 0 0 5,051
c Accounting ........... 121,566 0 121,566 0
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 140,205 140,205
f Investment management fees ...... 36,564   36,564  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 3,922,000 3,922,000    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,579,958 1,502,071 3,370 74,517
13 Office expenses ....... 501,124 319,780 93,553 87,791
14 Information technology ...... 133,054 16,307 115,819 928
15 Royalties .. 498,834 498,834    
16 Occupancy ........... 1,711,662 1,485,683 222,693 3,286
17 Travel ............ 936,145 776,229 115,207 44,709
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 21,712 13,467 3,120 5,125
20 Interest ........... 313,100   313,100  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 338,971 272,044 66,927  
23 Insurance .............. 212,274   212,274  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PHYSICAL PRODUCTION COSTS 2,940,194 2,940,194 0 0
b CONSULTING FEES 699,307 446,556 166,579 86,172
c SPECIAL PROGRAMS 644,064 183,807 26,749 433,508
d CREDIT CARD DISCOUNTS 477,887 408,115 2,250 67,522
e All other expenses 525,270 334,798 187,302 3,170
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 41,317,817 35,717,409 3,002,769 2,597,639
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 725,319 1 995,752
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 10,120 2 10,149
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 35,884,752 3 54,127,533
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 233,558 4 94,214
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,949,088 9 1,290,782
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,883,144
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 8,402,229 696,808 10c 480,915
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 491 11 491
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 12,216,859 12 13,496,165
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 10,909,104 15 11,959,498
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 62,626,099 16 82,455,499
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 4,290,058 17 5,028,186
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 7,819,271 19 6,943,589
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 9,188,698 22 7,166,698
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 4,500,000 23 4,250,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 2,000,000 24 1,000,000
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 27,798,027 26 24,388,473
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. -20,333,469 27 -19,356,813
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 23,030,431 28 42,920,045
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 32,131,110 29 34,503,794
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 34,828,072 33 58,067,026
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 62,626,099 34 82,455,499
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
62,524,128
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
41,317,817
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
21,206,311
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
34,828,072
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
998,905
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
1,033,738
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
58,067,026
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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 (2013)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 41,170,929 29,582,773 22,377,871 38,789,374 47,132,944 179,053,891
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...... 12,624,194 11,690,095 11,066,497 12,954,757 14,780,948 63,116,491
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 53,795,123 41,272,868 33,444,368 51,744,131 61,913,892 242,170,382
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 11,700,050 20,831,267 23,419,819 31,809,698 22,424,381 110,185,215
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.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 11,700,050 20,831,267 23,419,819 31,809,698 22,424,381 110,185,215
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 131,985,167
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 53,795,123 41,272,868 33,444,368 51,744,131 61,913,892 242,170,382
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 104,453 340,500 616,451 1,277,472 860,166 3,199,042
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 104,453 340,500 616,451 1,277,472 860,166 3,199,042
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .. 321,408 153,055 186,996 313,036 340,950 1,315,445
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 54,220,984 41,766,423 34,247,815 53,334,639 63,115,008 246,684,869
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
53.504 %
16
16
59.378 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.297 %
18
18
0.994 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
  		Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
Page 3
Name of organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
  		Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
  		Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
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 can 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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958) 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 12,216,859 11,363,352 12,488,289 11,110,558 10,418,993
b Contributions ........ 697,000 197,000 65,000 17,500 15,900
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 1,666,737 1,154,124 -668,431 1,941,477 1,265,929
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		584,431 497,617 521,506 581,246 590,264
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 13,996,165 12,216,859 11,363,352 12,488,289 11,110,558
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet92.644 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet7.356 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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)
Yes
 
(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 XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (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 ............   967,297 967,297 0
d Equipment ................   7,524,385 7,043,470 480,915
e Other .................   391,463 391,463 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 480,915
Schedule D (Form 990) 2013

Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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    
(3)Other
(A) MUSIC CTR FDTN UNITIZED INV PL 		13,496,165 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 13,496,165
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 11,884,494
(2) DEPOSITS 67,000
(3) FABRIC INVENTORY 8,004






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 11,959,498
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 65,652,638
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 998,905
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 998,575
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,167,594
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,165,074
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 62,487,564
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 36,564
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 36,564
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 62,524,128
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 42,413,684
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 998,575
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 133,856
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,132,431
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 41,281,253
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 36,564
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 36,564
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 41,317,817
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO ITS PROGRAMS WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. TO SATISFY THE LONG-TERM RATE-OF-RETURN OBJECTIVES, THE OPERA RELIES ON A TOTAL RETURN STRATEGY IN WHICH INVESTMENT RETURNS ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH BOTH CAPITAL APPRECIATION (REALIZED AND UNREALIZED) AND CURRENT YIELD (INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS). IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF THE OPERA, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS ESTABLISHED A SPENDING RATE POLICY WHERE THE ENDOWMENT SHALL ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTE A PERCENTAGE OF THE 12-QUARTER ROLLING AVERAGE FAIR VALUE ENDING ON MARCH 30 OF THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. IN 2013, THE PERCENTAGE RATE USED WAS 5%. FOR FUNDS WITH DONOR-IMPOSED ASSET ALLOCATIONS OR DISTRIBUTIONS, THE DISTRIBUTIONS CONFORM TO THE DONOR'S EXPRESSED WISHES. THIS SPENDING RATE POLICY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERA'S OBJECTIVE TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS HELD IN PERPETUITY OR FOR A SPECIFIED TERM AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REAL GROWTH THROUGH NET GIFTS AND INVESTMENT RETURN.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE THE OPERA FOLLOWS THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) SUBTOPIC 740-10, INCOME-TAXES - OVERALL, RELATED TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE INTERPRETATION REQUIRES THAT THE ENTITY ACCOUNT FOR AND DISCLOSE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE IMPACT OF A TAX POSITION IF THAT POSITION WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013, THE OPERA HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCRUAL OR DISCLOSURE.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST $ 558,889 PLEDGE DISCOUNT ADJUSTMENT $ 608,705 ------------ $1,167,594 RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSE FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D ADJUSTMENT FOR uncollectible pledges on receivables $ 133,856
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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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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.
(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
SDA Teleservices Inc Telefunding   No 301,833 140,205 161,628
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 301,833 140,205 161,628
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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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 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

OPEN NIGHT GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

DOMINGO AWARDS
(event type) 		(c) Other events

1
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 708,542 168,146 683,432 1,560,120
2 Less: Contributions . . 630,782 150,600 620,739 1,402,121
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		77,760 17,546 62,693 157,999
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 600     600
7 Food and beverages . 119,560 32,480   152,040
8 Entertainment . . . 16,700 1,000   17,700
9 Other direct expenses . 382,060 35,687   417,747
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 588,087
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -430,088
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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, 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:
 
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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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
ADDRESS OF FUNDRAISER FORM 990, SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B SD&A TELESERVICES, INC. 5757 WEST CENTURY BLVD., STE 300 LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
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, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
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 or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
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
 
No
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 Regulations 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)PLACIDO DOMINGODIRECTOR, GEN DIR, PERFORMER (i)
(ii)		 943,168
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		943,168
0 		0
0
(2)JAMES CONLONEX.OFFICIO DIR,MUSIC DIR,PRFMR (i)
(ii)		 781,667
0 		0
0 		2,545
0 		0
0 		78,160
0 		862,372
0 		0
0
(3)CHRISTOPHER KOELSCHEX.OFFICIO DIR, PRES & CEO (i)
(ii)		 350,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,000
0 		6,166
0 		360,166
0 		0
0
(4)JOHN NUCKOLSVICE PRESIDENT, ADVANCEMENT (i)
(ii)		 250,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,000
0 		1,343
0 		255,343
0 		0
0
(5)FAITH RAIGUELVICE PRESIDENT, CFO (i)
(ii)		 250,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,000
0 		11,385
0 		265,385
0 		0
0
(6)DIANE RHODES BERGMANVICE PRESIDENT, MKTG & COMM (i)
(ii)		 160,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,200
0 		14,459
0 		177,659
0 		0
0
(7)RUPERT HEMMINGSSENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION (i)
(ii)		 176,803
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,536
0 		12,952
0 		193,291
0 		0
0
(8)HAROLD E CONROYSTAGEHAND (i)
(ii)		 163,546
0 		0
0 		0
0 		18,490
0 		17,068
0 		199,104
0 		0
0
(9)GRANT GERSHONRESIDENT CONDUCTOR (i)
(ii)		 158,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,400
0 		0
0 		160,400
0 		0
0
(10)PATRICIA MCLEODSENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT (i)
(ii)		 155,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		3,100
0 		13,924
0 		172,024
0 		0
0
(11)JEFF KLEEMANTECHNICAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 146,255
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,925
0 		13,924
0 		163,104
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
COMPENSATION INFORMATION FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A FIRST CLASS TRAVEL IS SOMETIMES PROVIDED TO PLACIDO DOMINGO AND JAMES CONLON. THIS TRAVEL IS CONDUCTED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND IS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO DOMINGO OR CONLON AS IT IS A BUSINESS EXPENSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. LIMITED TRAVEL IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF CONLON'S FAMILY SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. TRAVEL FOR CONLON'S FAMILY IS INCLUDED IN HIS 1099 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION. HOUSING PROVIDED TO CONLON IN LOS ANGELES IS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION BECAUSE IT IS NOT HIS PRIMARY RESIDENCE BUT IS A REQUIREMENT OF HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR PLACIDO DOMINGO INCLUDES GENERAL DIRECTOR FEES OF $641,688, AND PERFORMANCE FEES OF $301,500. IN ADDITION, $133,334 IN GENERAL DIRECTOR FEES WERE DEFERRED TO CALENDAR YEAR 2014. TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR JAMES CONLON INCLUDES MUSIC DIRECTOR FEES OF $301,667, CONDUCTING FEES OF $480,000 AND OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION WAS $2,545. IN ADDITION, $158,333 IN MUSIC DIRECTOR FEES WERE DEFERRED TO CALENDAR YEAR 2014.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) MARC STERN BOARD MEMBER Temp Finance of Ops X   4,028,000 2,611,142   No   No Yes  
(2) ROBERT RONUS BOARD MEMBER Temp Finance of Ops X   2,950,000 2,422,222   No   No Yes  
(3) MARILYN ZIERING BOARD MEMBER TEMP FINANCE OF OPS X   1,500,000 1,044,444   No   No Yes  
(4) PETER GRAY BOARD MEMBER TEMP FINANCE OF OPS X   500,000 500,000   No   No Yes  
(5) FRED SANDS BOARD MEMBER TEMP FINANCE OF OPS X   500,000 500,000   No   No Yes  
(6) SELIM ZIKHA BOARD MEMBER TEMP FINANCE OF OPS X   100,000 44,444   No   No Yes  
(7) FRANK BAXTER BOARD MEMBER TEMP FINANCE OF OPS X   50,000 22,222   No   No Yes  
(8) BERNARD GREENBERG BOARD MEMBER TEMP FINANCE OF OPS X   50,000 22,222   No   No Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 7,166,696
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule L, Part II, Column (f) Loans from donors or board members do not require Finance Committee or full Board approval. The Board Chair approves all such transactions as well as the President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash 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 16 712,533 See Part II
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
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 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 noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2013)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2013)
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32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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FORM 990, SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B This equals the number of contributions received.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN D NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECORDED AS INCOME AT THE FAIR VALUE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE DATE OF DONATION. THE FAIR VALUE OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES IS BASED ON QUOTED MARKET PRICES.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Los Angeles Opera Company
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
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ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, CONTINUED FORM 990, PART III, LINE I LA OPERA WILL ACHIEVE ITS MISSION BY PRODUCING WORLD-CLASS OPERA THAT PRESERVES, PROMOTES AND ADVANCES THE ART FORM WHILE EMBODYING THE DIVERSITY, PIONEERING SPIRIT AND ARTISTIC SENSIBILITY UNIQUE TO LOS ANGELES. PROGRAM SERVICE, CONTINUED FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B OFF GRAND THE LA OPERA "OFF GRAND" INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO BRING PERFORMANCES TO A BROADER GEOGRAPHIC AREA, INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF THE COMPANY'S AUDIENCE AND EXPAND THE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE TO EXISTING AUDIENCES. THE COMPANY ALSO PARTNERS WITH OTHER LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT CONCERT PERFORMANCES OF CURRENT SEASON OPERAS AS WELL AS CO-PRODUCE OPERA AT VARIOUS PERFORMANCE VENUES. DOMINGO-COLBURN-STEIN YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM CREATED BY PLACIDO DOMINGO, THE YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM SEEKS TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP THE CAREERS OF PROMISING SINGERS AND PIANISTS. THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES EXTENSIVE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE THROUGH MAIN-STAGE ROLES, COVER ROLES, CONCERTS AND OTHER PRODUCTIONS. DURING THE YEAR, TEN ARTISTS WERE GIVEN 46 MAIN-STAGE ASSIGNMENTS (ROLES, COVERS) AND PERFORMED IN MORE THAN 15 RECITALS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. CATHEDRAL PROJECT DURING THE YEAR THE COMPANY PRESENTED TWO WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCES OF "JONAH & THE WHALE" AT THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS. A TOTAL OF 382 COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES WERE ENGAGED AS SINGERS AND MUSICIANS ALONG WITH PROFESSIONALS. THREE PERFORMANCES WERE PRESENTED FREE OF CHARGE TO APPROXIMATELY 6,000 ATTENDEES. RADIO BROADCASTS "LA OPERA ON AIR" FEATURED ALL SIX MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS VIA KUSC REGIONALLY AND THE WFMT NETWORK NATIONALLY. THESE PRODUCTIONS INCLUDED "CARMEN," "FALSTAFF," "THE MAGIC FLUTE," "BILLY BUDD," "LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR" AND "THAIS," STARRING PLACIDO DOMINGO. "LA OPERA ON AIR" WAS BROADCAST TO 343 STATIONS IN 203 MARKETS IN 37 STATES, AND TOTAL LISTENERSHIP WAS OVER 4.5 MILLION. PROGRAM SERVICE, CONTINUED FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C THE LA OPERA TEACHING ARTISTS PERFORMED AT FOUR SCHOOLS IN THE "SING OUT LOUD PROGRAM," WHICH REACHED 1,100 STUDENTS. "IN SCHOOL OPERA" BROUGHT WEEKLY WORKSHOPS TO 20 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, WHERE OVER 1,200 STUDENTS LEARNED TO PERFORM IN AND PRODUCE OPERA, AND THEN PERFORMED THE OPERA AT THEIR SCHOOL ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS FOR FELLOW STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. "VOICES FOR TOLERANCE," A YEAR LONG PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 300 STUDENTS, PROVIDED WEEKLY SESSIONS THAT TEACH CHORAL MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS DISCUSS DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE. MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND FAMILY WATCHED THE FINAL PERFORMANCES. MORE THAN 2,300 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ATTENDED REHEARSALS AT THE DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION, WHICH INCLUDED WORKSHOPS BY MUSICIANS AND PRODUCTION STAFF. OPERA 101 AND OPERA FOR EDUCATORS OFFERED OVER 180 TEACHERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A BROAD FOUNDATION IN OPERA. LA OPERA'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS BROUGHT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY GROUPS TO MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES AT LITTLE OR NO COST. THE TOTAL ENGAGED IN THESE PROGRAMS EXCEEDED 110,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO EXERCISE ALL THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, EXCEPT THOSE MATTERS PRECLUDED UNDER SECTION 5212 OF THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW. FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THERE IS ONE MARRIED COUPLE ON THE BOARD: WARNER & CAROL HENRY. REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE LA OPERA, AND EDITED IF REQUIRED. PRIOR TO PRESENTATION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE DRAFT AND PROPOSES EDITS, IF REQUIRED. IT IS THE PRACTICE OF THE LA OPERA TO CIRCULATE THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY WITHOUT SCHEDULE B, CONFIDENTIAL DONOR LIST, TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FURTHER, THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY WITHOUT SCHEDULE B IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD SUBSEQUENT TO FILING BY ELECTRONIC OR OTHER MEANS.
MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ANY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT IS, OR MAY BE PERCEIVED TO BE, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH A BOARD MEMBER IS DISCUSSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH A STAFF MEMBER IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. ALSO, A PERSONALIZED LETTER TO EACH BOARD MEMBER, SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, WAS CIRCULATED SPECIFICALLY REQUESTING REVIEW OF THE POLICY WHICH WAS ATTACHED, AS WELL AS REQUESTING RESPONSE TO A QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE SENDS A COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. QUESTIONNAIRES NOT RESPONDED TO ARE FOLLOWED UP WITH A PHONE CALL. ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICT WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE CFO AND BOARD SECRETARY DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS A CONFLICT. IF A CONFLICT DOES EXIST, THE BOARD CHAIR AND FULL BOARD REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT ABSTAINS FROM DELIBERATION AND ANY ACTION.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AND 15B THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MEETS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION, OR CHANGE IN COMPENSATION, OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES (DEFINITION BELOW): " GENERAL DIRECTOR " MUSIC DIRECTOR " PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER " CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER " VICE PRESIDENTS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF BOARD MEMBERS INDEPENDENT WITH REGARD TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. IN ITS EFFORTS TO COMPENSATE EMPLOYEES FAIRLY FOR THEIR SERVICES, THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES THE FOLLOWING IN DETERMINING APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF COMPENSATION: " INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT " COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS " INDUSTRY GROUP SURVEYS (OPERA AMERICA) " FORM 990 OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENTS AND THE DATE APPROVED, MEMBERS PRESENT DURING DEBATE AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT, THE COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON AND HOW IT WAS OBTAINED, AND ANY VOTING MEMBER WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSACTION ISN'T PERMITTED TO VOTE OR INFLUENCE THE VOTE WITH RESPECT TO THAT TRANSACTION AND SUCH DECISION IS DOCUMENTED ACCORDINGLY IN THE MEETING MINUTES. WHILE NO COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETING WAS HELD DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014, ANY AGREEMENTS WHICH EXPIRED IN 2013-2014 WERE ADDRESSED RETROACTIVELY AT A MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2014.
JOINT VENTURE POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 16A AND 16B ANY PROPOSED JOINT VENTURE MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY A MEMBER OF THE LEGAL COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING CONTRACT SIGNING AUTHORIZATION ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JANUARY 7, 2008. THE JOINT VENTURE SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POLICY STATEMENT. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE LA OPERA TO ENTER INTO A JOINT VENTURE ARRANGEMENT ONLY IF IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND IT DOES NOT JEOPARDIZE THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND SPECIFICALLY THE OPERATION OF THE JOINT VENTURE MUST NOT RESULT IN ANY PROHIBITED PRIVATE BENEFIT. IF A JOINT VENTURE IS CONTEMPLATED, IT IS DISCLOSED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS POLICY, AND, IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE, ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL OR TAX ADVISORS IS SECURED BEFORE ENTERING INTO THE JOINT VENTURE OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT. SAMPLE JOINT VENTURES INCLUDE TELEVISION BROADCASTS, DVDS & CDS. BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION TO PARTICIPATE IN A JOINT VENTURE, LA OPERA WILL ENSURE THAT THE JOINT VENTURE FURTHERS LA OPERA'S EXEMPT PURPOSES AND WILL NEGOTIATE AT ARM'S LENGTH CONTRACTUAL AND OTHER TERMS OF PARTICIPATION THAT SAFEGUARD LA OPERA'S EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX.
PROCESS FOR DISCLOSING GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE LA OPERA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, TAX EXEMPTION LETTER, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST $ 558,889 UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES RECEIVABLE $(133,856) PLEDGE DISCOUNT ADJUSTMENT* $ 608,705 -------------- TOTAL $ 1,033,738 *DISCOUNT TO PRESENT PLEDGES RECEIVABLE AT PRESENT VALUE, UNDER GAAP.
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