Form990
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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
20 N Wacker Drive
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Chicago, IL60606
D Employer identification number

36-6008929
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 137,078,064
F Name and address of principal officer:
Freud Anthony
20 N Wacker Drive
Chicago,IL60606
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.lyricopera.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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1954
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Lyric Opera of Chicago exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form of opera.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 105
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 99
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 999
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 350
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 844,698
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) ......... 54,895,389 54,197,015
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 29,793,368 27,051,784
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,940,068 2,806,093
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,903,941 1,371,047
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 90,532,766 85,425,939
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,076,914 995,789
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) 42,847,475 46,513,169
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 5,234 289,611
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet5,217,848    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 31,856,525 32,368,063
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 75,786,148 80,166,632
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 14,746,618 5,259,307
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 321,775,795 330,113,593
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 97,084,176 97,676,642
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 224,691,619 232,436,951
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 2
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 believe in the life-changing, transformational, revelatory power of great art and opera. Lyric Opera of Chicago exists to provide a broad, deep, and relevant cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation, and to advance the development of the art form of opera by: - Producing and performing consistently thrilling, world-class opera, with a balanced repertoire that encompasses core classics, lesser-known masterpieces, and new works. - Creating a diverse, innovative, wide-ranging program of community engagement and education activities that reaches the widest possible public. - Developing exceptional emerging operatic talent.
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 $ 64,258,751 including grants of $ 995,789 ) (Revenue $ 25,710,109 )
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 69 OPERA PERFORMANCES, 26 PERFORMANCES OF ONE MUSICAL, 2 CONCERTS AND 8 FINAL DRESS REHEARSALS WERE PRODUCED BY LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO. THESE PERFORMANCES WERE ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 268,400 PEOPLE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,059,944 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 862,285 )
LYRIC UNLIMITED, AN INITIATIVE OF LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO, OFFERS A MULTIFACETED PROGRAM OF EXPANDED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ARTISTIC INITIATIVES AND INCLUDES LYRIC'S LONGSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. LYRIC SEEKS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHICAGO-AREA CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE ARTS EDUCATION, WHICH FOCUSES ON CULTIVATING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION OF OPERA AND CREATING AUDIENCES FOR THE FUTURE. LYRIC'S SCHOOL PROGRAMS EMBRACE ARTS EDUCATION AS A CORE SUBJECT AND PROMOTE CROSS-CURRICULAR INTEGRATION WHILE FULFILLING STATE LEARNING STANDARDS. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATION ON A VARIETY OF LEVELS, FROM NOVICE TO EXPERT, WHICH HEIGHTEN THE OPERA-GOING EXPERIENCE. MORE THAN 900 YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMS WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MOST OF THESE ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. ATTENDANCE FOR THESE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TOTALED APPROXIMATELY 126,200. PLEASE NOTE, AS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE REVENUE DISCLOSED HERE DOES NOT INCLUDE CONTRIBUTED REVENUE FOR THESE PROGRAMS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 422,181 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 518,539 )
PRESENTATION AND EVENTS HELD IN THE FACILITY DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WAS COMPRISED OF 29 EVENTS WITH TOTAL ATTENDANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 16,400 PEOPLE.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet67,740,876
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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 I........................
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 II...
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 ....................
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
Yes
 
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 VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
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
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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 .................
12a
 
No
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
Yes
 
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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...................
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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or 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.........
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
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
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.............
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
351
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
2
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
999
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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
105
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
99
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
IL , NY , 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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletRoberta Lane

20 N Wacker Drive No 860
Chicago,IL60606 (312) 332-2244
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 7
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) Richard P Kiphart
 
Chairman, Interim President/CEO
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) David T Ormesher
 
President & CEO, partial year from April 15, 2015
 6.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Kenneth G Pigott
 
President & CEO, partial year to Feb 13, 2015
 6.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Lester Crown
 
Exec Cmte Chair
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) James L Alexander
 
Vice-President
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Renee Fleming
 
Vice-President
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(7) Sir Andrew Davis
 
Vice-President
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) Shirley Welsh Ryan
 
Vice-President
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(9) William C Vance
 
Vice-President
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(10) Paul J Carbone
 
Treasurer
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(11) Donna Van Eekeren
 
Secretary
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(12) Anthony Freud
 
General Director
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       619,686 0 53,980
(13) Katherine A Abelson
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) MD Whitney Addington
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) John P Amboian
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) Paul F Anderson
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) Larry A Barden
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 8
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) Julie Baskes
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Melvin Berlin
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) James N Bay Jr
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Gilda Buchbinder
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Allan E Bulley III
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) Marion A Cameron
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) David W Carpenter
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Timothy L Christen
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) Richard W Colburn
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Michael P Cole
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) Vinay Couto
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) John V Crowe
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Marsha Cruzan
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Derek DeCross
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) Ann Drake
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) John D Edelman
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Stefan T Edlis
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) Sheri A Eichelberger
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) Lois Eisen
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) W James Farrell
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) Mark E Ferguson
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) Michael W Ferro Jr
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) Russell W Fisher
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) Sonia Florian
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) Ronald J Gidwitz
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) Ruth Ann M Gillis
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) Brent W Gledhill
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) Ethel C Gofen
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) Howard L Gottlieb
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) Avrum Gray
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) Melvin Gray
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) Dietrich M Gross
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) Maria C Green
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) Mary Pat Hay
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) Thomas C Heagy
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) Eric L Hirschfield
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) Carrie J Hightman
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) J Thomas Hurvis
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) Gregory K Jones
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) John W Jordan II
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) Nancy W Knowles
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) Josef Lakonishok
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) Richard A Levy
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) Robert A Livingston
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) James W Mabie
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) Craig C Martin
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) Maura Ann McBreen
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) Robert J McCullen
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(66) Blythe J McGarvie
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) Robert S Morrison
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(68) Andrew J McKenna
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(69) Frank B Modruson
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(70) Allan B Muchin
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(71) Linda K Myers
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(72) Jeffrey C Neal
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(73) Sylvia Neil
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(74) Ken R Norgan
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(75) Sharon F Oberlander
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(76) John W Oleniczak
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(77) Olufummilayo Olopade
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(78) William A Osborn
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(79) Matthew J Parr
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(80) Don M Randel
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(81) J Christopher Reyes
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(82) Thomas A Reynolds III
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(83) Collin E Roche
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(84) Ricardo Rosenkranz
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(85) Edward B Rouse
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(86) Joseph O Rubinelli Jr
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(87) John F Sandner
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(88) Claudia M Saran
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(89) Rodd M Schrieber
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(90) Jana R Schreuder
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(91) Marsha Serlin
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(92) Brenda M Shapiro
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(93) Eric S Smith
 
Trustee
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(94) Pam Szokol
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(95) Mark A Thierer
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(96) Miles D White
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(97) Cheryl T Thomas
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(98) Mark A Wagner
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(99) Roberta L Washlow
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(100) Anne N Reyes
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(101) Franco Tedeschi
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(102) Rick Fezell
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(103) Alexandra Dousmanis-Curtis
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(104) Jane DiRenzo Pigott
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(105) Sarah Billinghurst Solomon
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(106) Kip Kelley II
 
Trustee
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(107) Mary L Selander
 
Asst Secretary
 40.00
.......................   		    X       382,221 0 42,658
(108) Drew Landmesser
 
Deputy General Director
 40.00
.......................   		    X       335,721 0 56,067
(109) Roberta Lane
 
Asst Treasurer, partial year from June 30, 2015
 40.00
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
(110) R Brent Fisher
 
Asst Treasurer, partial year to June 30, 2015
 40.00
.......................   		    X       203,472 0 53,577
(111) Lisa Middleton
 
Director of Marketing
 40.00
.......................   		        X   198,057 0 32,538
(112) Jr William Reilly
 
Master Carpenter
 40.00
.......................   		        X   223,043 0 63,959
(113) Michael C Reynolds
 
Master Electrician
 40.00
.......................   		        X   223,516 0 63,571
(114) Paul Christopher
 
Head A/V Technician
 40.00
.......................   		        X   195,290 0 55,574
(115) Michael Barker
 
Head Flyman
 40.00
.......................   		        X   202,080 0 57,360
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,583,086 0 479,284
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet88
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
Yes
 
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
ALLIED LIVE LLC

55 Cambridge Parkway Suite 200
Cambridge,MA02142 		ADVERTISING AGENCY 1,117,857
CALIHAN CATERING

833 W HAINES
CHICAGO,IL60622 		CATERING 989,732
SIRAD INC

215 W WASHINGTON ST
CHICAGO,IL60606 		CONDUCTOR/MUSIC DIR 875,159
JEWELL EVENTS CATERING

424 N WOOD ST
CHICAGO,IL60022 		CATERING 746,803
IMG Artists LLC

152 West 57th Street 5th Floor
New York,NY10019 		CREATIVE TALENT AGENCY 617,959
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet42
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 6,805,898
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 260,431
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		47,130,686
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		4,285,934
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 54,197,015
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Ticket Sales 711190 25,880,310 25,880,310    
b Ticket Hndlg/Exchg Fees 711190 462,072 462,072    
c Tour Income 711190 214,229 214,229    
d Production Rentals/Co-production Income 711190 218,715 218,715    
e Sale of Costumes 711190 130,896 130,896    
f All other program service revenue . 145,562 145,562 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 27,051,784
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,329,203   383,192 1,946,011
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(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        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 48,225,112 1,200
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 47,706,639 42,783
c Gain or (loss) 518,473 -41,583
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 476,890 -41,583   518,473
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 6,805,898
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 2,698,475
b Less: direct expenses ...b 3,720,475
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -1,022,000   -1,022,000
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 1,026,343
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 182,228
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 844,115 2,126 61,403 780,586
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Dining Spaces 900099 885,907     885,907
b Facilities Events Fees 900099 78,606 78,606    
c Party Reception Income 900099 489,802   361,743 128,059
d All other revenue .... 94,617 0 38,360 56,257
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,548,932
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 85,425,939 27,090,933 844,698 3,293,293
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 10
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 995,789 995,789
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,805,016 397,617 613,962 793,437
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 34,744,658 30,069,368 2,802,706 1,872,584
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,440,244 3,102,212 214,210 123,822
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,702,834 3,336,386 199,370 167,078
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,820,417 2,420,005 237,192 163,220
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 83,975 65,353 18,622  
c Accounting ........... 57,300   57,300  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 289,611 289,611
f Investment management fees ...... 1,060,110   1,051,675 8,435
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 8,923,316 8,478,264 410,769 34,283
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,857,938 2,750,363 12,196 95,379
13 Office expenses ....... 1,685,434 1,182,648 232,128 270,658
14 Information technology ...... 566,992 61,983 505,009  
15 Royalties .. 979,262 979,262    
16 Occupancy ........... 1,869,009 1,620,969 174,917 73,123
17 Travel ............ 954,817 698,972 152,729 103,116
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 46,082 6,008 6,484 33,590
20 Interest ........... 2,071,001 2,024,324 35,118 11,559
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 3,509,011 3,404,643 104,368  
23 Insurance .............. 603,381 407,167 194,649 1,565
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 Other - Production Costs 4,057,582 4,057,582    
b Other - Purchases/Rentals 350,695 311,968 5,533 33,194
c Other - Charge Card Fees 550,754 469,741 83 80,930
d Other - Catering 1,142,835 471,073 47,669 624,093
e All other expenses 998,569 429,179 131,219 438,171
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 80,166,632 67,740,876 7,207,908 5,217,848
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).        
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 11
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 ............. 702,796 1 798,010
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 576,320 2 3,457,150
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 59,360,273 3 73,913,969
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,133,021 4 1,008,865
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  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 12,172 8 16,448
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 3,926,127 9 4,889,806
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 105,810,384
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 57,869,746 47,882,230 10c 47,940,638
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 84,931,931 11 75,622,826
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 123,208,925 12 122,424,881
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 42,000 15 41,000
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 321,775,795 16 330,113,593
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 7,455,325 17 7,704,129
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 13,737,636 19 13,157,034
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 65,700,000 20 65,700,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
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.......... 0 22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24 159,532
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.................... 10,191,215 25 10,955,947
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 97,084,176 26 97,676,642
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 .............. 107,952,506 27 102,772,337
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 91,402,195 28 104,089,835
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 25,336,918 29 25,574,779
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 ........... 224,691,619 33 232,436,951
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 321,775,795 34 330,113,593
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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
85,425,939
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
80,166,632
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,259,307
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
224,691,619
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,616,491
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
-130,466
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
232,436,951
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 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 13
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Additional Data


Software ID: 14000329
Software Version: 2014v1.0
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 2
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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 24,818,861 31,898,109 17,901,844 54,895,389 54,197,015 183,711,218
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 24,818,861 31,898,109 17,901,844 54,895,389 54,197,015 183,711,218
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).. 6,888,829
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 176,822,389
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 24,818,861 31,898,109 17,901,844 54,895,389 54,197,015 183,711,218
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,330,166 2,393,307 523,961 2,304,895 2,074,070 9,626,399
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 VI.).. 4,152,800 2,622,341 560,121 3,170,265 4,593,352 15,098,879
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 208,436,496
12
12
111,074,442
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
84.83 %
15
15
80.85 %
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) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 3
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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 6
Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 7
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II Support Schedule In 2013 Lyric Opera changed its fiscal year end from April 30 to June 30. The Support Schedule periods for Part II are: 2011 (5/1/10-4/30/12), 2012 (5/1/12-4/30/13), 2012 (5/1/13-6/30/13, short year), 2013 (7/1/13-6/30/14). and 2014 (7/1/14-6/30/15).
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 2022326.0, COLUMN B - 921545.0, COLUMN C - 245217.0, COLUMN D - 1075797.0, COLUMN E - 2698475.0, COLUMN F - 6963360.0; DESCRIPTION - GAMING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 24447.0, COLUMN B - 23600.0, COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - 17400.0, COLUMN E - 0.0, COLUMN F - 65447.0; DESCRIPTION - INVENTORY SALES, COLUMN A - 1186246.0, COLUMN B - 622905.0, COLUMN C - 187112.0, COLUMN D - 946674.0, COLUMN E - 952713.0, COLUMN F - 3895650.0; DESCRIPTION - DINING SPACES, COLUMN A - 437754.0, COLUMN B - 858644.0, COLUMN C - 81172.0, COLUMN D - 1001275.0, COLUMN E - 885907.0, COLUMN F - 3264752.0; DESCRIPTION - OTHER, COLUMN A - 482027.0, COLUMN B - 195647.0, COLUMN C - 46620.0, COLUMN D - 129119.0, COLUMN E - 56257.0, COLUMN F - 909670.0;
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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.
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Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
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
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Name of organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
  		Employer identification number

36-6008929
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


(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.)
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Name of organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
  		Employer identification number

36-6008929
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
 
$    
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Name of organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
  		Employer identification number

36-6008929
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
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 value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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)
Revenue 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
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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 0
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d 51,277
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e 51,277
f Ending balance ................................... 1f 0
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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 .... 49,589,868 43,529,952 42,338,710 39,896,727 42,428,058
b Contributions ........ 237,861 717,107 1,896,279 10,000 22,511
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 1,437,419 7,494,297 -316,688 4,707,217 -655,904
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		1,843,533 1,896,590 352,893 2,076,056 1,775,870
f Administrative expenses .... 243,228 254,898 35,456 199,178 122,068
g End of year balance ...... 49,178,387 49,589,868 43,529,952 42,338,710 39,896,727
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 Bullet52 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet48 %
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 .................   696,577 696,577
b Buildings ................   89,661,783 50,373,600 39,288,183
c Leasehold improvements ............   0   0
d Equipment ................   13,104,404 6,007,077 7,097,327
e Other .................   2,347,620 1,489,069 858,551
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 47,940,638
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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) Hedged Equities- Non-Publicly 		25,230,506 F

(B) Absolute Return- Non-Publicly Trad 		36,889,525 F

(C) Equities- Non-Publicly Traded 		41,945,437 F

(D) Real Assets- Non-Publicly Traded 		13,864,444 F

(E) Assets Held in Trust 		4,494,969 F




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 122,424,881
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








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
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  
Annuities Payable 934,632
Interest Rate Swap Contract 10,021,315







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 10,955,947
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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
Schedule D, Part IV, Line 1b Agent, trustee, custodian, or other intermediary arrangement Lyric Opera acts as custodian of all assets and paymaster for payments for the Ryan Opera Center, to facilitate better controls and cost effectiveness.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The Opera's endowment is comprised of donor-restricted endowment funds. Related net assets are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. The Opera's Board of Directors has approved a spending policy which allows for the transfer of 5% of the trailing twelve quarter balance of the managed portfolio at December 31 of the previous fiscal year, including endowment balances, to be used to support operations and fund debt service. The spending rate approximates the returns objective of the fund allowing for the preservation of purchasing power and growth of the managed portfolio through investment returns in excess of the objective and new gifts.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Opera is exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Opera has concluded there were no material uncertain tax positions nor does the Opera expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. The Opera would recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions in interest and income tax expense, respectively. However, the Opera has no amounts accrued for interest or penalties as of June 30, 2015 and 2014. There are no on-going federal, state or local tax audits, however, the Opera's tax returns for 2012 and subsequent years remain open to examination.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services ARTISTIC/PRODUCTION COSTS 4,136,304
North America (Canada & Mexico only)     Program Services ARTISTIC/PRODUCTION COSTS 232,362
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services ARTISTIC/PRODUCTION COSTS 91,036
Russia and Neighboring States     Program Services ARTISTIC/PRODUCTION COSTS 139,884
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments NA 56,587,282
East Asia and the Pacific     ,Management & General - misc. NA 160
North America (Canada & Mexico only)     ,Program Services Marketing consulting 236,169
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Fundraising NA 207,136
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 61,630,333
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 61,630,333
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 TO ENCOURAGE BOARD AND SPONSORSHIP DEVELOPMENT, LYRIC OPERA SPONSORS AN ANNUAL EVENT FOR CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OPERATIC AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN A FOREIGN LOCALE. EXPENSES FOR LODGING, MEALS, AND EVENTS ARE PAID BY LYRIC AND REIMBURSED BY THE ATTENDING BOARD MEMBERS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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 arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
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
 
Artsmarketing Services Inc
260 King St E
Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario
CAM5A 4L5 		Telemarketing   No 162,515 289,611 -127,096
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 162,515 289,611 -127,096
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.
IL, NY
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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

60th Anniversary Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Wine Auction
(event type) 		(c) Other events

10
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 3,562,408 3,467,327 2,474,638 9,504,373
2 Less: Contributions . . 3,424,356 2,006,179 1,375,363 6,805,898
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		138,052 1,461,148 1,099,275 2,698,475
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 75,259 103,457 50,749 229,465
7 Food and beverages . 167,253 184,506 307,601 659,360
8 Entertainment . . . 29,508 1,209 37,611 68,328
9 Other direct expenses . 329,530 869,315 1,564,477 2,763,322
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 3,720,475
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -1,022,000
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 conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct 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 conduct 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 activities conducted 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 provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part II Line 11 Net Income Part II: The mechanics of Schedule G require that we remove charitable contributions collected at the special event, in order to determine income or loss on events. $6.8 million of charitable contributions were collected (Schedule G, Part II, line 2) for a true net income of $5.8 million collected at these events.
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b Column (iv), line 1 Not included in the revenue total are nearly $1.8 million in confirmed planned gifts generated by the calling campaign. These gifts are not recognized as revenue in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, additional prospects have been identified through the calling campaign.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number
36-6008929
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Patrick G & Shirley W Ryan Opera Center
20 N Wacker Drive
Chicago,IL60606 		36-2796630 501(c)(3) 995,789       opera school






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Description Of Procedure For Monitoring Use Of Grant Funds All Ryan Opera Center expenses are paid through Lyric Opera of Chicago. Procedures are in place to monitor expenses to ensure they are used for purposes consistent with Lyric's mission.
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. All Ryan Opera Center expenses are paid through Lyric Opera of Chicago. Procedures are in place to monitor expenses to ensure they are used for purposes consistent with Lyric's mission.
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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 Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
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
Yes
 
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations 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 in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Anthony Freud
  General Director 		(i)
(ii)		 575,217
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		44,469
...............................
0 		34,889
...............................
0 		19,091
...............................
0 		673,666
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2Mary L Selander
  Asst Secretary 		(i)
(ii)		 343,258
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		38,963
...............................
0 		39,135
...............................
0 		3,523
...............................
0 		424,879
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3Drew Landmesser
  Deputy General Director 		(i)
(ii)		 281,255
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		54,466
...............................
0 		44,200
...............................
0 		11,867
...............................
0 		391,788
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4R Brent Fisher
  Asst Treasurer, partial year to June 30, 2015 		(i)
(ii)		 189,903
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		13,569
...............................
0 		44,325
...............................
0 		9,252
...............................
0 		257,049
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5Lisa Middleton
  Director of Marketing 		(i)
(ii)		 198,057
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		13,703
...............................
0 		18,835
...............................
0 		230,595
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6Jr William Reilly
  Master Carpenter 		(i)
(ii)		 223,043
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		42,986
...............................
0 		20,973
...............................
0 		287,002
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7Michael C Reynolds
  Master Electrician 		(i)
(ii)		 223,516
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		42,684
...............................
0 		20,887
...............................
0 		287,087
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8Paul Christopher
  Head A/V Technician 		(i)
(ii)		 195,290
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		37,284
...............................
0 		18,290
...............................
0 		250,864
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9Michael Barker
  Head Flyman 		(i)
(ii)		 202,080
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		38,575
...............................
0 		18,785
...............................
0 		259,440
...............................
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
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions To encourage Board and Sponsorship development, Lyric Opera sponsors an annual event for certain board members and their significant others to participate in operatic and cultural events in a foreign locale. Both the General Director and the Director of Development, along with their spouses, attend and are an integral daily part of this event. None of the costs are taxed to the employees, as the trip is for bona fide business purposes for Lyric Opera.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees In accordance with the terms of his contract when hired, Lyric Opera reimburses Mr. Freud for his health club dues, which are a taxable benefit.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan The following members of management were participants in the a Section 457 Management Deferred Compensation Plan and received company paid contributions in 2014, as follows: Anthony Freud - $17,500 Drew Landmesser - $17,500 Mary L Selander - $17,500 R. Brent Fisher - $13,569
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number
36-6008929
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Illinois Finance Authority
  		86-1091967 noneavail 08-18-2008 3,500,000 Purchase, construct & equip ad   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 6,382      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,000      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 3,423,618      
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0.01 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.01 %      
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . 		X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? . .   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X            
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . . X              
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . .   X            
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed . . . . . .
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . .   X            
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .                
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X              
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2b Rebate Exception Lyric Opera met the 18 month spending exception.
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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.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting 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.
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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
(1) A DAVIS-MUSIC DIRCONDUCT
  		TRUSTEE 883,250 CONTRACTED CONSULTANT   No
(2) R FLEMING-CONSULTSINGER
  		TRUSTEE 179,985 CONTRACTED CONSULTANT   No
(3) R COLBURN- TRUSTEE WTTW
  		TRUSTEE 208,848 WTTW-NORMAL COURSE OF   No
(4) J SCHREUDER-COONORTHERN
  		TRUSTEE 317,460 NORTHERNTR-NORM COURSE   No
(5) E SMITH-MG DIR CHASE INVST
  		TRUSTEE 232,533 CHASE-NORMAL COURSE OF   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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Return Reference Explanation
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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.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
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 102 3,733,020 Market value
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 ( Auction Items ) X 156 545,068 Other
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Opera musical scores ) X 3 706 Other
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Operathon premiums ) X 37 7,140 Other
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
3
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.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
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.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded: stock donations received Other: contributions Other: contributions Other: contributions
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 
Employer identification number

36-6008929
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part V, Line 1a NUMBER REPORTED IN BOX 3 OF FORM 1096 LYRIC OPERA PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND MAINTAINS THE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE RYAN OPERA CENTER. ALL VENDORS, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, FOR BOTH LYRIC OPERA AND THE RYAN OPERA CENTER ARE PAID THROUGH LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process used to establish compensation of top management official THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL DIRECTOR INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: THE GENERAL DIRECTOR WAS HIRED IN APRIL 2011 WITH A 5 YEAR CONTRACT, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF TEN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO ARE DEEMED INDEPENDENT, WAS CHARGED UNDER THEIR CHARTER WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW AND ESTABLISH OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO THE GENERAL DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION, EVALUATE THE GENERAL DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE IN LIGHT OF THOSE OBJECTIVES, AND RECOMMEND TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE GENERAL DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION LEVEL BASED ON THIS EVALUATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons JOHN P. AMBOIAN, LESTER CROWN, MICHAEL W. FERRO, JR., RICHARD P. KIPHART, ANDREW J. MCKENNA AND J. CHRISTOPHER REYES - Business relationship, MICHAEL P. COLE AND COLLIN E. ROCHE - Business relationship, LESTER CROWN, W. JAMES FARRELL, MICHAEL W. FERRO AND MILES D. WHITE - Business relationship, LESTER CROWN AND RUTH ANN M. GILLIS - Business relationship, LESTER CROWN AND WILLIAM A. OSBORN - Business relationship, LESTER CROWN AND ERIC S. SMITH - Business relationship, MARSHA CRUZAN, RONALD J. GIDWITZ AND RUTH ANN M. GILLIS - Business relationship, MARSHA CRUZAN, RUTH ANN M. GILLIS AND MARSHA SERLIN - Business relationship, W. JAMES FARRELL, RONALD J. GIDWITZ, ANDREW J. MCKENNA, ROBERT S. MORRISON, WILLIAM A. OSBORN, J. CHRISTOPHER REYES, JOHN F. SANDNER AND MILES D. WHITE - Business relationship, W. JAMES FARRELL AND ROBERT S. MORRISON - Business relationship, W. JAMES FARRELL, WILLIAM A. OSBORN AND MILES D. WHITE - Business relationship, MICHAEL W. FERRO, JR. AND J. CHRISTOPHER REYES - Business relationship, BRENT W. GLEDHILL, RICHARD P. KIPHART AND JAMES W. MABIE - Business relationship, JOHN W. JORDAN, II, J. CHRISTOPHER REYES AND SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN - Business relationship, ANDREW J. MCKENNA, J. CHRISTOPHER REYES, SHIRLEY WELSH RYAN AND JOHN F. SANDNER - Business relationship, ANDREW J. MCKENNA AND MILES D. WHITE - Business relationship, WILLIAM A. OSBORN AND J. CHRISTOPHER REYES - Business relationship
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders Each person, firm or corporation donating $500 or more to the Corporation in any 10-month period from July 1 of any calendar year through April 30 of the following calendar year shall become a Member for the 12-month period beginning on the May 1 immediately following the end of such 10-month period and ending on the following April 30. Each person, firm or corporation donating $500 or more to the Corporation in any 2-month period from May 1 of any calendar year through June 30 of the same calendar year shall become a Member for the 12-month period beginning on the July 1 immediately following the end of such 2-month period and ending on the following June 30. The General Director or Executive Committee shall designate each Member as Aria, Platinum, Grand, Golden Grand, Silver Grand, Premier Benefactor, Bravo Circle, Impresario, Friend, Sustainer or such other designation as the General Director or Executive Committee shall determine based upon amount of contribution. The General Director or Executive Committee shall set and increase or decrease, from time to time, the respective amounts required for each designation. The various designations shall not affect the voting and other legal rights of Members under the Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Each Member shall be entitled to one vote at each Annual Meeting for the election of Directors and on such other matters as are submitted to a vote of the Members. Each Member shall have the right to vote in person, by proxy or by e-mail or other electronic means for as many persons as there are Directors to be elected. No cumulative voting shall be permitted.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The Lyric Opera of Chicago Form 990 and Schedules are prepared and reviewed by Lyric staff. A review is then performed by our Tax Advisor. The Tax Advisor oversees the discussion and review of the Form 990 with members of the Lyric Opera Audit Committee, along with appropriate Lyric staff. The entire Form 990 and Form 990-T package is sent along with a summary memo, via e-mail, to all Members of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Audit Committee prior to filing electronically with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Lyric Opera maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy which applies to all Directors, officers of auxiliary organizations authorized by the Opera, as well as senior management and other designated members of the staff. The Policy requires each person to whom the policy applies to complete an annual disclosure questionnaire which identifies a business or financial interest of that person which is planning to engage in a business transaction with the Opera, or has engaged in a business transaction with the Opera during the preceding year. The Policy forbids such individuals from voting on or using their personal influence in connection with such transactions. In the event the Opera does conduct business with a related party, the financial terms of those relationships are reported annually to the Audit Committee, whose members must be independent per the terms of its charter. The Opera requires each full-time non-union employee to conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, approved by the Opera's Board of Directors, and to sign an annual statement acknowledging their understanding of this Code.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The process of determining compensation of other officers or key employees (anyone earning more than $150,000) included the following: 1) The Compensation Committee, made up of ten independent board members, reviewed the fiscal 2015 compensation arrangements on May 13, 2014. This process is done annually. 2) Comparability data included benchmark comparisons from peer industry organizations based on size of revenue and operating budget as well as scope of management responsibility. Compensation surveys sponsored by professional/trade organizations were also reviewed. 3) Recommendations, as well as any deliberation, were documented in the Compensation Committee minutes. A report to the Board with respect to compensation recommendation was reflected in the Board meeting minutes.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public Lyric Opera of Chicago posts audited financial statements on its website. Governing documents and conflicts of interest policy are not required disclosures pursuant to IRC Sec. 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Educational Activities - Total Revenue: 57222, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 57222, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Miscellaneous - Total Revenue: 88340, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 88340, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue Advertising Income - Total Revenue: 36000, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: 36000, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Space Rental - Total Revenue: 2360, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: 2360, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Coat Check Revenue - Total Revenue: 29546, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 29546; Prior Year Adjustments - Total Revenue: 26711, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: 26711;
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Artists/Singers - Total Expense: 4875735, Program Service Expense: 4875735, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Artistic Consultants - Total Expense: 1103339, Program Service Expense: 1103339, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Choreographers - Total Expense: 107514, Program Service Expense: 107514, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Conductors - Total Expense: 1016500, Program Service Expense: 1016500, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Consultants - Total Expense: 309646, Program Service Expense: 44717, Management and General Expenses: 264929, Fundraising Expenses: ; Stage Directors - Total Expense: 452674, Program Service Expense: 452674, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Graphic Designers - Total Expense: 116128, Program Service Expense: 79995, Management and General Expenses: 1850, Fundraising Expenses: 34283; Payroll Processing Fees - Total Expense: 38823, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 38823, Fundraising Expenses: ; Production Designers - Total Expense: 589549, Program Service Expense: 589549, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Search Fees - Total Expense: 105167, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: 105167, Fundraising Expenses: ; Speaker Fees - Total Expense: 16450, Program Service Expense: 16450, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Surtitle Commisssions - Total Expense: 22900, Program Service Expense: 22900, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Music Commissions - Total Expense: 73000, Program Service Expense: 73000, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Telemarketing Fees - Total Expense: 95891, Program Service Expense: 95891, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Change in Severance Plans' Valuation - 556608; Unrealized Loss - Interest Rate Swap Contract - -738351; Ryan Opera Center Support from consolidated statements - 51277;
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