Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
135 NORTH GRAND AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LOS ANGELES, CA90012
D Employer identification number

95-2096402
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 40,664,731
F Name and address of principal officer:
FAITH RAIGUEL
135 N GRAND AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90012
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
LAOPERA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1983
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY (LA OPERA) IS A NON-PROFIT ENTITY ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO ENJOY THE RICH EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE OF OPERA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 78
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 66
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 935
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 249
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 47,132,944 28,208,395
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 14,780,948 11,110,681
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 803,000 558,936
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -192,764 -50,828
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 62,524,128 39,827,184
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 25,558,875 25,580,460
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 140,205 155,463
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,807,577    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 15,618,737 15,985,499
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 41,317,817 41,721,422
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 21,206,311 -1,894,238
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 82,455,499 78,171,247
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 24,388,473 28,191,197
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 58,067,026 49,980,050
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: To serve the public by producing world-class opera that preserves, promotes and advances the art form while embodying the diversity, spirit and artistic sensibility unique to Los Angeles. SEE SCHEDULE O.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 30,874,483 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 10,460,331 )
OPERA From July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, the Company produced 37 performances of six operas for nearly 102,000 people, including 52,000 attending preshow educational talks.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,500,883 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 416,641 )
OTHER ARTISTIC PROGRAMS The organization presents opera in a variety of media and at a variety of locations to expand and engage the LA Opera audience, and promote the art form. These activities include the "Off Grand Initiative", the "Young Artist Program", and OPERALIA, AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION. See Schedule O.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,276,307 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 233,709 )
Education and Community Outreach Throughout the year, LA Opera produced over 30 unique Education and Community programs, for students, children, families, and senior citizens across the Los Angeles region. Over 8,300 school students attended matinee performances both at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as well as other local venues. See Schedule O.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet35,651,673
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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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..
21
 
No
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................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 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.... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
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............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
230
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
935
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for 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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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
78
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
66
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletFAITH RAIGUEL
135 N GRAND AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA900123013 (213) 972-7219
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MARC I STERN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CAROL F HENRY........................................................................
CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) BERNARD A GREENBERG........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) WARNER W HENRY........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) SEBASTIAN PAUL MUSCO........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) MILAN PANIC........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(7) MARILYN ZIERING........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(8) ROBERT RONUS........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(9) MARVIN S SHAPIRO........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(10) GERALDINE ALDEN PHD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) MARVIN ANTONOWSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 4/7/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES R ASPERGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) HAIG S BAGERDJIAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) JILL C BALDAUF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) DAVID N BARRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) BEATRICE BENNETT........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 9/5/14)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) ADELE H BINDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
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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) PAUL BLOCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) ALEX K BOUZARI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) DR IMAN H BRIVANLOU........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/22/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) DR CAROL E CASS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) JOYCE CHERNICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) WALTER J CONN........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 9/18/14)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) ROBERT T COOK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) KATHY CRANDALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 6/30/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) MARK H DALZELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) MARI L DANIHEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 4/1/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) LESLIE A DORMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) GEOFF EMERY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) DON ERIK FRANZEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) DR MICHAEL A FRIEDMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/22/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) ALEXANDER FURLOTTI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) CRAIG GARNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) RUTH R GOLD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) BRINDELL ROBERTS GOTTLIEB........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) THOMAS GOTTSCHALK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) DIANE GRAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(38) MONICA GUTIERREZ-ROPER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) HANY HADDAD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(40) MARY HAYLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) CATHERINE H HELM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(42) JUDGE JUDITH HOLLINGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(43) MRS JOHN F HOTCHKIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(44) TIM C JOHNSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(45) RICHARD JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(46) DR HAROLD L KARPMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(47) LAWRENCE A KERN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(48) THOMAS F KRANZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(49) ROBERT KUPPENHEIMER........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 6/22/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(50) EDWARD A LANDRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(51) CLAUDE MANN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(52) CATHERINE MARCUS........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 6/22/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(53) BRYAN MOELLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(54) CARLOS A MOLLURA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(55) DR STEVEN NAGELBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(56) DR LESLIE A PAM PHD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(57) LINDA PASCOTTO........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 9/5/14)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(58) HAROLD B RAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(59) BARRY A SANDERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(60) E RANDOL SCHOENBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(61) R CARLTON SEAVER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(62) LISA SEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(63) JOAN SEIDEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(64) DR CHESTER SEMEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(65) MARILYN SHAPIRO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(66) SUSAN SHAPIRO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(67) ERIC L SMALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(68) JAMES THURMOND SMITHGALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(69) EUGENE P STEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(70) DOROTHY B STRAUS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(71) DR JAMES H STRAUSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(72) BARBARA AUGUSTA TEICHERT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(73) SANDRA W TERNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(74) PAUL D TOSETTI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(75) BRIGITTA B TROY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(76) GEOFFREY P WHARTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 12/10/14)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(77) ALYCE WILLIAMSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(78) ZEV YAROSLAVSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(79) ELLEN ZETCHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(80) ANN ZIFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/22/15)
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(81) PLACIDO DOMINGO........................................................................
DIRECTOR, GEN DIR, PERFORMER
 20.0
.......................0.0 		X           955,449 0 283,334
(82) JAMES CONLON........................................................................
EX.OFFICIO DIR,MUSIC DIR,COND.
 20.0
.......................0.0 		X           1,043,280 0 33,390
(83) CHRISTOPHER KOELSCH........................................................................
EX.OFFICIO DIR, PRES & CEO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       406,259 0 11,114
(84) FAITH RAIGUEL........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       267,946 0 15,363
(85) JOHN NUCKOLS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     309,555 0 6,111
(86) DIANE RHODES BERGMAN........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, MKTG & COMM
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     220,755 0 11,821
(87) GRANT GERSHON........................................................................
RESIDENT CONDUCTOR
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   194,308 0 4,311
(88) RUPERT HEMMINGS........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   186,534 0 13,881
(89) JOSHUA WINOGRADE........................................................................
SR DIRECTOR, ARTISTIC PLANNING
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   169,791 0 13,512
(90) HAROLD E CONROY........................................................................
STAGEHAND
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   167,646 0 33,234
(91) PATRICIA MCLEOD........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   156,751 0 13,182
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,078,274 0 439,253
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet27
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
AMADEUS MUSIC PRODUCTION CORP,
1 PENN PLAZA SUITE 2615
NEW YORK,NY10019 		DIR/CONDUCTOR/COACH 1,046,600
MARINGO USA LLC,
425 E 58TH ST 21F
NEW YORK,NY10022 		DIR/PERFORMANCE FEES 1,007,199
STUDIO SERENO,
5015 ALHAMBRA AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90032 		PRODUCT DESIGN BLD 154,780
SPECIAL OCCASIONS EVENT PLANNING,
357 S ROBERTSON BLVD
BEVERLY HILLS,CA90211 		EVENT PLANNING 138,180
ARTURO CHACON CRUZ,
3600 MYSTIC POINT DRIVE 1716
AVENTURA,FL33180 		ARTIST FEES 131,450
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 1,522,522
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,046,687
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		24,639,186
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		332,558
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 28,208,395
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Ticket Sales and Fees 711190 10,460,331 10,460,331    
b OFF-GRAND INITIATIVE 711190 216,501 216,501    
c COSTUME SALES 900099 133,684 133,684    
d OUTREACH INCOME 611710 100,025 100,025    
e OPERALIA (SEE SCHEDULE O) 711190 89,891 89,891    
f All other program service revenue . 110,249 110,249    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 11,110,681
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 512,177     512,177
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 1,762     1,762
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 319,298 12,919
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 285,458  
c Gain or (loss) 33,840 12,919
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 46,759     46,759
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,522,522
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 161,557
b Less: direct expenses ...b 552,089
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -390,532   -390,532
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a WORKERS COMPENSATION REBATE 900099 107,287     107,287
b RETIREMENT FORFEITURES 900099 31,558     31,558
c REFUND OF PRODUCTION DEPOSIT 900099 26,706     26,706
d All other revenue .... 172,391     172,391
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 337,942
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 39,827,184 11,110,681   508,108
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members .... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,284,362 2,685,350 283,346 315,666
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages .... 17,300,630 15,122,343 906,811 1,271,476
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 221,927 176,315 20,851 24,761
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,097,826 2,917,205 80,375 100,246
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,675,715 1,476,407 84,723 114,585
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 24,634 3,000   21,634
c Accounting ........... 115,027   115,027  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 155,463 155,463
f Investment management fees ...... 77,503   77,503  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 4,056,982 4,056,982    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,581,384 1,517,097 2,032 62,255
13 Office expenses ....... 501,977 320,753 105,028 76,196
14 Information technology ...... 139,475 17,875 120,285 1,315
15 Royalties .. 306,483 306,483    
16 Occupancy ........... 2,181,882 1,953,686 224,380 3,816
17 Travel ............ 1,102,577 988,531 86,153 27,893
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 26,276 20,471 3,480 2,325
20 Interest ........... 401,007   401,007  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 304,141 226,403 77,738  
23 Insurance .............. 222,277 7,288 214,989  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Physical Production Costs 2,674,812 2,674,292 335 185
b Consulting Fees 741,446 414,330 208,558 118,558
c SPECIAL PROGRAMS 645,761 171,678 42,145 431,938
d Credit Card Discounts 310,578 237,403 4,812 68,363
e All other expenses 571,277 357,781 202,594 10,902
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 41,721,422 35,651,673 3,262,172 2,807,577
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 995,752 1 749,588
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 10,149 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 54,127,533 3 46,380,421
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 94,214 4 417,123
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,290,782 9 1,412,158
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,677,525
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 8,000,545 480,915 10c 676,980
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 491 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 13,496,165 12 15,565,616
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 11,959,498 15 12,969,361
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 82,455,499 16 78,171,247
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 5,028,186 17 5,187,910
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 6,943,589 19 7,299,589
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 7,166,698 22 11,728,698
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 4,250,000 23 3,975,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 1,000,000 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 24,388,473 26 28,191,197
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 .............. -19,356,813 27 -19,247,723
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 42,920,045 28 34,044,684
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 34,503,794 29 35,183,089
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 ........... 58,067,026 33 49,980,050
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 82,455,499 34 78,171,247
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
39,827,184
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
41,721,422
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,894,238
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
58,067,026
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-15,911
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
-6,176,827
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
49,980,050
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)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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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
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
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.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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.") . 29,582,773 22,377,871 38,789,374 47,132,944 28,208,395 166,091,357
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...... 11,690,095 11,066,497 12,954,757 14,780,948 11,110,681 61,602,978
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 41,272,868 33,444,368 51,744,131 61,913,892 39,319,076 227,694,335
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 11,583,613 5,713,999 16,382,364 27,457,221 11,283,185 72,420,382
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 11,583,613 5,713,999 16,382,364 27,457,221 11,283,185 72,420,382
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 155,273,953
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... 41,272,868 33,444,368 51,744,131 61,913,892 39,319,076 227,694,335
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 340,500 616,451 1,277,472 860,166 513,939 3,608,528
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 340,500 616,451 1,277,472 860,166 513,939 3,608,528
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. 153,055 186,996 313,036 340,950 499,499 1,493,536
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 41,766,423 34,247,815 53,334,639 63,115,008 40,332,514 232,796,399
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
66.700 %
16
16
53.500 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.550 %
18
18
1.300 %
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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Name of the organization
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 2
Name of organization
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
  		Employer identification number

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

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(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
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
  		Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
  		Employer identification number

95-2096402
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
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate 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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, 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 .... 13,996,165 12,216,859 11,363,352 12,488,289 11,110,558
b Contributions ........ 1,861,493 697,000 197,000 65,000 17,500
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 259,312 1,666,737 1,154,124 -668,431 1,941,477
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		554,353 584,431 497,617 521,506 581,246
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 15,562,617 13,996,165 12,216,859 11,363,352 12,488,289
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet95.281 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet4.720 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   422,543 384,924 37,619
d Equipment ................   7,908,830 7,276,330 632,500
e Other .................   346,152 339,291 6,861
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 676,980
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) MUSIC CTR FDTN UNITIZED INV PL 		15,565,616 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 15,565,616
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 12,815,758
(2) DEPOSITS 140,367
(3) FABRIC INVENTORY 13,236






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 12,969,361
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 34,096,113
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -15,911
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 480,913
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 282,896
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 747,898
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 33,348,215
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 77,503
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 6,401,466
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 6,478,969
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 39,827,184
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 42,183,089
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 480,913
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 58,257
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 539,170
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 41,643,919
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 77,503
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 77,503
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 41,721,422
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
INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS Form 990, Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS TO PROVIDE A RELIABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO ITS PROGRAMS WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. TO SATISFY THE LONG-TERM RATE-OF-RETURN OBJECTIVES, THE OPERA RELIES ON A TOTAL RETURN STRATEGY IN WHICH INVESTMENT RETURNS ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH BOTH CAPITAL APPRECIATION (REALIZED AND UNREALIZED) AND CURRENT YIELD (INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS). IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM GROWTH OF THE OPERA, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS ESTABLISHED A SPENDING RATE POLICY WHERE THE ENDOWMENT SHALL ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTE A PERCENTAGE OF THE 12-QUARTER ROLLING AVERAGE FAIR VALUE ENDING ON MARCH 30 OF THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. IN 2014, THE PERCENTAGE RATE USED WAS 5%. FOR FUNDS WITH DONOR-IMPOSED ASSET ALLOCATIONS OR DISTRIBUTIONS, THE DISTRIBUTIONS CONFORM TO THE DONOR'S EXPRESSED WISHES. THIS SPENDING RATE POLICY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERA'S OBJECTIVE TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS HELD IN PERPETUITY OR FOR A SPECIFIED TERM AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REAL GROWTH THROUGH NET GIFTS AND INVESTMENT RETURN.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE OPERA FOLLOWS THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) SUBTOPIC 740-10, INCOME-TAXES - OVERALL, RELATED TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE INTERPRETATION REQUIRES THAT THE ENTITY ACCOUNT FOR AND DISCLOSE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE IMPACT OF A TAX POSITION IF THAT POSITION WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014, THE OPERA HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCRUAL OR DISCLOSURE.
REVENUE ON AUDITED FINANCIALS, NOT ON FORM 990 Form 990, Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST $ 282,896 REVENUE ON FORM 990, RECLASSIFIED FROM AUDITED FINANCIALS FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B CHANGE IN MORTALITY ESTIMATES FOR PLEDGES $ 6,075,585 GAIN ON SALE OF SECURITIES RECLASSIFIED FROM EXPENSES $ 33,840 RESERVE FUND ADJUSTMENT $ 292,041 ------------ TOTAL $ 6,401,466
EXPENSES ON AUDITED FINANCIALS, NOT ON FORM 990 FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D ADJUSTMENT FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES ON RECEIVABLES $ 92,097 GAIN ON SALE OF SECURITIES RECLASSIFIED TO REVENUE $(33,840) --------- TOTAL $ 58,257
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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
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ
filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
SDA TELESERVICES INC
5757 WEST CENTURY BLVD STE 300
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90045 		TELEFUNDING   No 326,755 146,401 180,354
THEATER DIRECT INC
4213 BURBANK BLVD
 
BURBANK, CA91505 		TELEMRKTING   No 52,953 9,062 43,891
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 379,708 155,463 224,245
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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

GALA 2014
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

GALA 2015
(event type) 		(c) Other events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 799,794 884,285   1,684,079
2 Less: Contributions . . 722,165 800,357   1,522,522
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		77,629 83,928   161,557
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 42     42
7 Food and beverages . 109,497     109,497
8 Entertainment . . . 14,709     14,709
9 Other direct expenses . 427,840     427,840
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 552,088
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -390,531
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
Form 990, Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b ADDRESS OF FUNDRAISER SD&A TELESERVICES, INC. 5757 WEST CENTURY BLVD., STE 300 LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 THEATER DIRECT INC. 4213 BURBANK BLVD. BURBANK, CA 91505
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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
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 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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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
Page 2
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
1PLACIDO DOMINGODIRECTOR, GEN DIR, PERFORMER (i)
(ii)		 822,115
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		133,334
...............................
0 		283,334
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		1,238,783
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2JAMES CONLONEX.OFFICIO DIR,MUSIC DIR,COND. (i)
(ii)		 879,167
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		164,113
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		33,390
...............................
0 		1,076,670
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3CHRISTOPHER KOELSCHEX.OFFICIO DIR, PRES & CEO (i)
(ii)		 356,259
...............................
0 		50,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		5,100
...............................
0 		6,014
...............................
0 		417,373
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4FAITH RAIGUELVICE PRESIDENT, CFO (i)
(ii)		 252,946
...............................
0 		15,000
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		5,059
...............................
0 		10,304
...............................
0 		283,309
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5JOHN NUCKOLSEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 309,555
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		5,100
...............................
0 		1,011
...............................
0 		315,666
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6DIANE RHODES BERGMANVICE PRESIDENT, MKTG & COMM (i)
(ii)		 220,755
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		4,415
...............................
0 		7,406
...............................
0 		232,576
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7GRANT GERSHONRESIDENT CONDUCTOR (i)
(ii)		 194,308
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		3,886
...............................
0 		425
...............................
0 		198,619
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8RUPERT HEMMINGSSENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION (i)
(ii)		 186,534
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		3,730
...............................
0 		10,151
...............................
0 		200,415
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9JOSHUA WINOGRADESR DIRECTOR, ARTISTIC PLANNING (i)
(ii)		 169,791
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		3,396
...............................
0 		10,116
...............................
0 		183,303
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
10HAROLD E CONROYSTAGEHAND (i)
(ii)		 167,646
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		17,282
...............................
0 		15,952
...............................
0 		200,880
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
11PATRICIA MCLEODSENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT (i)
(ii)		 156,751
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		3,135
...............................
0 		10,047
...............................
0 		169,933
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
COMPENSATION INFORMATION Form 990, Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a FIRST CLASS TRAVEL IS SOMETIMES PROVIDED TO PLACIDO DOMINGO AND JAMES CONLON. THIS TRAVEL IS CONDUCTED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES AND IS NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO DOMINGO OR CONLON AS IT IS A BUSINESS EXPENSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. LIMITED TRAVEL IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF CONLON'S FAMILY SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. TRAVEL FOR CONLON'S FAMILY IS INCLUDED IN HIS 1099 REPORTABLE COMPENSATION.
Form 990, Schedule J, Part II TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR PLACIDO DOMINGO IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2014 INCLUDES GENERAL DIRECTOR FEES OF $674,999 OF WHICH $133,334 IN FEES WERE DEFERRED FROM CALENDAR YEAR 2013. GENERAL DIRECTOR FEES OF $283,334 WERE DEFERRED TO CALENDAR YEAR 2015. IN ADDITION, DOMINGO RECEIVED PERFORMANCE FEES OF $280,450. ANY PAYMENTS FOR CURRENT YEAR SERVICES PROVIDED BY DOMINGO WERE MADE TO HIS COMPANY, MARINGO USA, LLC, AN ORGANIZATION UNRELATED TO THE OPERA. TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR JAMES CONLON IN CALENDAR YEAR 2014 INCLUDES MUSIC DIRECTOR FEES OF $657,500, OF WHICH $158,333 WAS DEFERRED FROM 2013, AS WELL AS CONDUCTING FEES OF $380,000. ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS OF $5,780 WERE REPORTED ON THE 1099 FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COMPANIONS. ANY PAYMENTS FOR CURRENT YEAR SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONLON WERE MADE TO HIS COMPANY, AMADEUS MUSIC PRODUCTION CORP, AN ORGANIZATION UNRELATED TO THE OPERA.
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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
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
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
(1) MARC STERN BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   6,366,698 4,322,031   No   No Yes  
(2) ROBERT RONUSSEE NOTE BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   4,000,000 4,000,000   No   No Yes  
(3) ROBERT RONUS BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   2,450,000 1,016,667   No   No Yes  
(4) MARILYN ZIERING BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   1,500,000 933,333   No   No Yes  
(5) BERNARD GREENBERG BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   550,000 516,667   No   No Yes  
(6) MILAN PANIC BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   490,000 490,000   No   No Yes  
(7) PETER GRAY BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   300,000 300,000   No   No Yes  
(8) BRINDELL GOTTLIEB BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   100,000 100,000   No   No Yes  
(9) SELIM ZILKHA BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   100,000 33,333   No   No Yes  
(10) FRANK BAXTER BOARD MEMBER OPERATIONS X   50,000 16,667   No   No Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 11,728,698
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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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) MARINGO USA LLC SPOUSE OF MO. DOMINGO 51,750 MARTA DOMINGO DIR/DESIGNER   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
LOANS FROM INTERESTED PERSONS FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART II, COLUMN (A) THE LOAN WITH ROBERT RONUS FOR $4,000,000 IS A LOAN FROM HIS DONOR ADVISED FUND. Form 990, Schedule L, Part II, Column (f) Loans from donors or board members do not require Finance Committee or full Board approval. The Board Chair approves all such transactions as well as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV MARTA DOMINGO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED OPERA DIRECTOR. HER SELECTION AS DIRECTOR FOR A REVIVAL OF HER PRODUCTION OF LA TRAVIATA WAS BASED ON HER REPUTATION AND SKILL, AND WAS DISCLOSED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD. PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY MRS. DOMINGO TO THE OPERA ARE MADE TO MARINGO USA, LLC. AMOUNTS PAID ARE ALSO REPORTED ON PART VII, SECTION B, AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
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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.
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Name of the organization
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 13 285,458 AVG VAL DATE DONATED
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 ( WINE ) X 1 47,100 RETAIL PRICE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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
NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Schedule M, Part I, Column B THIS COLUMN REPORTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.
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Department of the Treasury
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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
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Name of the organization
LOS ANGELES OPERA COMPANY
 
Employer identification number

95-2096402
Return Reference Explanation
REVENUE LESS EXPENSES FORM 990, PART I, LINE 19 CONSISTENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORM 990, LINE 19 REFLECTS REVENUE LESS EXPENSES FOR ALL NET ASSET CLASSES. REVENUE LESS EXPENSES FROM UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONS WAS $976,656 AND $109,090 IN 13-14 AND 14-15 RESPECTIVELY. ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, CONTINUED Form 990, Part III, Line 1 We envision an engaged and enlightened community in which all members have the opportunity to collectively enjoy the rich aesthetic, emotional, intellectual and cultural experience of opera.
PROGRAM SERVICE, CONTINUED Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Off Grand The LA Opera Off Grand Initiative is designed to bring performances to a broader geographic area, increase the diversity of our audience and expand the range of experiences available to existing audiences. Each year the Company produces a community opera that combines the talents of professional artists and musicians with non-professional adults and children to produce family-friendly and free public opera performances. The Company also partners with other local arts organizations to present concert performances of current season operas as well as PRESENT contemporary opera at various performance venues. The Off Grand performances and programs reached an additional 8,500 audience members. LA OPERA INAUGURATED A NEW SERIES OF FREE LIVE VIDEO BROADCASTS SPONSORED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR ZEV YAROSLAVSKY. THE INAUGURAL PRESENTATION OF VERDI'S LA TRAVIATA WAS BROADCAST LIVE IN HIGH-DEFINITION FROM THE DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION TO THE BIG SCREEN AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 TO AN AUDIENCE OF OVER 2,000. Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program Created by Placido Domingo, the Young Artist Program seeks to support and develop the careers of promising singers and pianists. This residency program provides extensive training and performance experience through main-stage roles, cover roles, concerts and other PERFORMANCES. During the year, twelve artists were given 36 main-stage assignments (roles, covers) and performed in more than 15 recitals throughout the community. Cathedral Project During the year the Company presented two performances of Noah's Flood (Noye's Fludde) at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. A total of 494 community members of all ages were engaged as singers and musicians. Three performances were presented free of charge to approximately 5,800 attendees. Radio Broadcasts LA Opera has a series of local and national radio broadcasts. The 2014-2015 series included broadcasts of 6 operas on 344 stations, with an estimated listenership of over 3.7 million. OPERALIA IN AUGUST OF 2014, LA OPERA WAS THE HOST OF AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION FOUNDED BY PLACIDO DOMINGO. THE COMPETITION'S MISSION IS TO DISCOVER THE BEST EMERGING YOUNG OPERA SINGERS. IT BROUGHT 40 OF THE WORLD'S MOST PROMISING YOUNG SINGERS TO COMPETE ON STAGE OVER THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK. OUT OF MORE THAN A THOUSAND INITIAL APPLICANTS, TEN SINGERS WERE SELECTED FOR THE FINAL ROUND OF COMPETITION, WHICH TOOK THE FORM OF A CONCERT WITH PLACIDO DOMINGO CONDUCTING THE LA OPERA ORCHESTRA.
PROGRAM SERVICE, CONTINUED Form 990, Part III, Line 4c "In School Opera" brought weekly workshops to 22 elementary and secondary schools, where over 1,200 students learned to perform in and produce opera, and then performed the opera at their school alongside professional artists for fellow students and their families. "Voices for Tolerance," a year-long program for almost 400 students, provided weekly sessions that teach choral music and performance, as well as discuss diversity and tolerance. More than 2,200 students, teachers and family watched the final performances. More than 2,100 students and teachers attended final dress rehearsals at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, which included workshops by musicians and production staff. Opera 101 and Opera for Educators offered over 190 teachers the opportunity to learn a broad foundation in opera. Other Education and Community Outreach programs included the Hospital Project which filled the halls of 13 hospitals, and was live-streamed to 1,500 hospital rooms; LA Opera at the Library; The Zarzuela Project; and Senior Dress Rehearsals among many other programs. In all, LA Opera's Community Engagement Programs brought underserved community groups to main stage performances at little or no cost, and engaged many thousands of others in a number of other programs, in total reaching over 137,000 community members.
VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO EXERCISE ALL THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, EXCEPT THOSE MATTERS PRECLUDED UNDER SECTION 5212 OF THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 THERE IS ONE MARRIED COUPLE ON THE BOARD: WARNER & CAROL HENRY.
REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11a THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRESIDENT OF THE LA OPERA, AND EDITED IF REQUIRED. PRIOR TO PRESENTATION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE DRAFT AND PROPOSES EDITS, IF REQUIRED. IT IS THE PRACTICE OF THE LA OPERA TO CIRCULATE THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY WITHOUT SCHEDULE B, CONFIDENTIAL DONOR LIST, TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FURTHER, THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY WITHOUT SCHEDULE B IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD SUBSEQUENT TO FILING BY ELECTRONIC OR OTHER MEANS.
MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD FOR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION WHERE THERE IS, OR MAY BE, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH A BOARD MEMBER IS DISCUSSED AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH A STAFF MEMBER IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT. ALSO, A PERSONALIZED LETTER TO EACH BOARD MEMBER, SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, WAS CIRCULATED SPECIFICALLY REQUESTING REVIEW OF THE POLICY WHICH WAS ATTACHED, AS WELL AS REQUESTING RESPONSE TO A QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE SENDS A COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE CFO AND BOARD SECRETARY DETERMINE WHETHER THERE MAY BE A CONFLICT. IF A CONFLICT MAY EXIST, THE BOARD CHAIR DETERMINES WHETHER THERE SHOULD BE A FULL BOARD REVIEW. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT ABSTAINS FROM THE BOARD'S DELIBERATION.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a & 15b THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MEETS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION, OR CHANGE IN COMPENSATION, OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS, AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES (DEFINITION BELOW): " GENERAL DIRECTOR " MUSIC DIRECTOR " PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER " CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER " VICE PRESIDENTS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF BOARD MEMBERS INDEPENDENT WITH REGARD TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. IN ITS EFFORTS TO COMPENSATE EMPLOYEES FAIRLY FOR THEIR SERVICES, THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES THE FOLLOWING IN DETERMINING APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF COMPENSATION: " COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS " INDUSTRY GROUP SURVEYS (OPERA AMERICA) " FORM 990 OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENTS AND THE DATE APPROVED, MEMBERS PRESENT DURING THE MEETING AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT, THE COMPARABILITY DATA RELIED UPON AND HOW IT WAS OBTAINED, AND ANY ACTIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSACTION BY ANYONE WHO IS OTHERWISE A MEMBER OF THE AUTHORIZED BODY BUT WHO HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETING WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2014.
PROCESS FOR DISCLOSING GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE LA OPERA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, TAX EXEMPTION LETTER, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST $ 282,896 UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES ON RECEIVABLES $(92,097) CHANGE IN MORTALITY ESTIMATES FOR PLEDGES $(6,075,585) RESERVE FUND ADJUSTMENT $ (292,041) ------------- Total $(6,176,827)
SCHEDULE B CONTRIBUTIONS FORM 990, SCHEDULE B CONSISTENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FORM 990, ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REPORTED ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS. CONTRIBUTIONS ITEMIZED IN SCHEDULE B INCLUDE NEW GIFTS (BOTH CASH AS WELL AS PLEDGES NOT RECOGNIZED IN PRIOR YEARS). ALSO INCLUDED ARE CHANGES IN DISCOUNT TO RECOGNIZE NEW AND EXISTING LONG TERM PLEDGES AT PRESENT VALUE. THE TOTAL CHANGE IN DISCOUNT IS $4,212,344.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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