Los Angeles Opera Company

Los Angeles, CA

Premier opera company presenting world-class productions and community programs

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Arts Presentation
Topic
Cultural Programs
Contact
Christopher G Koelsch
Website Contact

About Organization

Los Angeles Opera produces and presents opera performances ranging from classic to contemporary works at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, featuring renowned artists and Music Director Designate Domingo Hindoyan. Based in Los Angeles, CA, the company is one of America's leading opera companies presenting multiple productions each season.

What They Focus On

Artistic Excellence

Presents performances and productions maintaining highest standards of artistic quality and innovation

Community Access

Removes barriers to participation through affordable tickets, outreach programs, and educational initiatives

Cultural Enrichment

Enhances community vitality by celebrating diverse artistic traditions and fostering creative expression

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $46,611,716 $51,141,852 $105,563,654 930
2021 — — — —
2021 $46,172,417 $47,787,630 $101,706,372 725
2020 — — — —
2020 $33,564,671 $21,252,471 $111,413,847 745
2019 $36,995,799 $41,560,306 $90,291,254 1,044
2018 $50,910,612 $43,538,377 $97,387,314 1,023
2017 $56,385,810 $43,064,997 $91,977,439 1,065

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Los Angeles Opera Company

Performance Season

Presents diverse productions featuring acclaimed artists and innovative artistic programming throughout the year

Education Programs

Provides learning opportunities for students and adults through classes, workshops, and masterclasses

Community Engagement

Builds connections through free events, open rehearsals, and partnerships with local organizations

Artist Development

Supports emerging and established artists through residencies, commissions, and professional development

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Los Angeles Opera Company.

CG

Christopher G Koelsch

Ex. Officio Dir., Pres. & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $1,181,099
JP

John P Nuckols

EVP, Chief Strategic Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $529,441
KA

Kathleen A Ruiz

VP, CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $279,700
PC

Patricia C McLeod

Sr Director Of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $209,379
CP

Chul Park

Sr Director Of Technology Services
Full-time
Compensation: $195,345
CR

Courtney Reum

Director (Thru 09/23)
2 hrs/week
JC

James Conlon

Ex. Officio Dir., Music Director
20 hrs/week
JM

Jennifer McCormick

Director (As Of 12/23)
2 hrs/week
JZ

Joakim Zetterberg

Director (As Of 12/23)
2 hrs/week
JC

Juan Carlos Gonzalez

Director (As Of 12/23)
2 hrs/week
LS

Lorraine Saunders

Director (Thru 02/24)
2 hrs/week
MH

Mary Hayley

Director (Thru 5/24)
2 hrs/week
MK

Monique Kagan

Director (As Of 12/23)
2 hrs/week
RJ

Rian Johnson

Director (As Of 03/24)
2 hrs/week
SS

Shirley Starke-Wallace

Director (Thru 04/24)
2 hrs/week
KR

Kathleen Ruiz

CFO
RH

Rupert H F Hemmings

VP, Artistic Planning
Full-time
Compensation: $313,758
DR

Diane Rhodes Bergman

VP, Marketing, Comm & Tech Services
Full-time
Compensation: $244,018
JK

Jill K Boyd

VP, Hr & Labor Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $236,733
TD

Tehvon D Fowler-Chapman

VP, La Opera Connects (Thru 02/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $189,735
KT

Kelly Travis

Opera Head Video
Full-time
Compensation: $178,677
SS

Scott Shepherd

Stagehands Carpenter
Full-time
Compensation: $168,880
RC

Robert C Klein

Stagehands Opera Head
Full-time
Compensation: $163,752
AF

Andrea Fuentes

VP, La Opera Connects (As Of 02/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $117,936
BA

Bernard A Greenberg

Vice Chairman Emeritus
2 hrs/week
CF

Carol F Henry

Chairman, Executive Committee
5 hrs/week
EP

Eugene P Stein

Vice Chairman
5 hrs/week
KR

Keith R Leonard

Chairman
10 hrs/week
LA

Leslie A Dorman

Vice Chairman
5 hrs/week
MI

Marc I Stern

Honorary Chairman
10 hrs/week
MZ

Marilyn Ziering

Vice Chairman
5 hrs/week
RW

Regina Weingarten

Vice Chairman
5 hrs/week
RR

Robert Ronus

Vice Chairman
5 hrs/week

Milestones

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AF
Alexander Furlotti Director 2.00 hrs/week
AD
Alexis Deutsch-Adler Director 2.00 hrs/week
AC
Alice Coulombe Director 2.00 hrs/week
AC
Alicia Clark Director 2.00 hrs/week
AW
Alyce Williamson Director 2.00 hrs/week
AP
Andrea Pessino Director 2.00 hrs/week
AX
Andrew Xu Director 2.00 hrs/week
AZ
Ann Ziff Director 2.00 hrs/week
BA
Barbara Augusta Teichert Director 2.00 hrs/week
BB
Barbara Burtin Director 2.00 hrs/week
BA
Barry A Sanders Director 2.00 hrs/week
BB
Brigitta B Troy Director 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Catherine H Helm Director 2.00 hrs/week
CW
Chris Walker Director 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Claude Mann Director 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Cornelia Haag-Molkentellerphd Director 2.00 hrs/week
DS
Deanie Stein Director 2.00 hrs/week
DG
Diane Gray Director 2.00 hrs/week
DE
Don E Franzen Director 2.00 hrs/week
DA
Dr Annette Ermshar Director 2.00 hrs/week
DE
Dr Ellen G Strauss PHD Director 2.00 hrs/week
DI
Dr Iman H Brivanlou Director 2.00 hrs/week
DL
Dr Leslie A Pam PHD Director 2.00 hrs/week
DM
Dr Michael A Friedman Director 2.00 hrs/week
DV
Dr Vina Spiehler Director 2.00 hrs/week
EZ
Ellen Zetcher Director 2.00 hrs/week
EL
Eric L Small Director 2.00 hrs/week
FB
Frank Baxter Director 2.00 hrs/week
GM
Gary Murphy Director 2.00 hrs/week
GE
Geoff Emery Director 2.00 hrs/week
GP
Geoffrey P Wharton Director 2.00 hrs/week
GW
Gillian Wagner Director 2.00 hrs/week
GN
Gregory Nava Director 2.00 hrs/week
HS
Haig S Bagerdjian Director 2.00 hrs/week
HB
Harold B Ray Director 2.00 hrs/week
HS
Heinrich Schelbert Director 2.00 hrs/week
JM
James Mulally Director 2.00 hrs/week
JR
James R Asperger Director 2.00 hrs/week
JC
Janet Ciriello Director 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Joan Hotchkis Director 2.00 hrs/week
JS
Joan Seidel Director 2.00 hrs/week
KK
Kathleen K Eberhardt Director 2.00 hrs/week
LA
Lawrence A Kern Director 2.00 hrs/week
LP
Linda Pascotto Director 2.00 hrs/week
LP
Linda Pierce Director 2.00 hrs/week
LS
Linda Shaheen Director 2.00 hrs/week
LS
Lionel Sauvage Director 2.00 hrs/week
LB
Lisa Bratkovich Director 2.00 hrs/week
LS
Lisa See Director 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Marilyn Shapiro Director 2.00 hrs/week
MC
Marlene Chavez Director 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Marvin Shapiro Director 2.00 hrs/week
MT
Mimi Techentin Director 2.00 hrs/week
MG
Monica Gutierrez-Roper Director 2.00 hrs/week
MA
Mr Ahsan Aijaz Director 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Mr Brian Brooks Director 2.00 hrs/week
MC
Mrs Chaz Ebert Director 2.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mrs Janet Stanford Director 2.00 hrs/week
MJ
Ms Janet C Jones Director 2.00 hrs/week
NH
Nicolas Hamatake Director 2.00 hrs/week
NM
Nora Manella Director 2.00 hrs/week
PN
Patricia N Artigas Director 2.00 hrs/week
PM
Patty McKenna Director 2.00 hrs/week
PB
Paul Bloch Director 2.00 hrs/week
PD
Paul D Tosetti Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
PF
Penelope Foley Treasurer 5.00 hrs/week
RC
R Carlton Seaver Director 2.00 hrs/week
RJ
Richard Jones Director 2.00 hrs/week
RT
Richard Troop Director 2.00 hrs/week
RT
Robert T Cook Director 2.00 hrs/week
SR
Scott R Lord Director 2.00 hrs/week
SL
Sherry Lansing Director 2.00 hrs/week
SS
Susan Shapiro Director 2.00 hrs/week
TS
Terry Stanfill Director 2.00 hrs/week
TF
Thomas F Kranz Director 2.00 hrs/week
TG
Thomas Gottschalk Director 2.00 hrs/week
TC
Tim C Johnson Director 2.00 hrs/week
TS
Tina Segel Director 2.00 hrs/week
WC
William Chase Hodge-Brokenburr Director 2.00 hrs/week
ZY
Zev Yaroslavsky Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$4.3M

Highest Paid

$1.2M

Christopher G Koelsch

Compensated Officers

13

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Christopher G Koelsch Ex. Officio DIR., PRES. & CEO $1,181,099 $58,527 $1,239,626 40
John P Nuckols EVP, Chief Strategic Officer $529,441 $37,514 $566,955 40
Rupert H F Hemmings VP, Artistic Planning $313,758 $41,397 $355,155 40
Kathleen A Ruiz VP, CFO $279,700 $59,934 $339,634 40
Diane Rhodes Bergman VP, Marketing, COMM & Tech Services $244,018 $50,387 $294,405 40
Jill K Boyd VP, HR & Labor Relations $236,733 $11,838 $248,571 40
Patricia C Mcleod SR Director Of Development $209,379 $30,216 $239,595 40
Chul Park SR Director Of Technology Services $195,345 $24,097 $219,442 40
Tehvon D Fowler-Chapman VP, La Opera Connects (Thru 02/24) $189,735 $17,430 $207,165 40
Kelly Travis Opera Head Video $178,677 — $178,677 40
Scott Shepherd Stagehands Carpenter $168,880 — $168,880 40
Robert C Klein Stagehands Opera Head $163,752 — $163,752 40
Andrea Fuentes VP, La Opera Connects (As Of 02/24) $117,936 $8,810 $126,746 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$3.7M Grants Received
10 Organizations

Top Funders

10 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$2.0M
MC
Music Center Foundation
$1.3M
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$142K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$101K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. 2 grants
$25K
JC
Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles
$24K
TS
The Sahandaywi Foundation
$15K
PC
Pasadena Community Foundation
$12K
PS
Pasadena Showcase House For The Arts
$10K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$6K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Music Center Foundation American Endowment Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles The Sahandaywi Foundation Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena Showcase House For The Arts American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Music Center Foundation American Endowment Foundation Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles The Sahandaywi Foundation Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena Showcase House For The Arts American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Los Angeles Opera Company

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(213) 972-7652 (213) 972-8001

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135 North Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012