Washington National Opera
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0237707
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $260KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE MISSION OF THE WNO WAS AS FOLLOWS: WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA, AS A LEADER IN OPERA AND A FLAGSHIP OF THE KENNEDY CENTER, SEEKS TO INSPIRE, CONNECT, AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY, SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OPERA, AND ILLUMINATE THE AMERICAN AND HUMAN EXPERIENCE. WE TELL TIMELESS STORIES WITH PROGRAMMING THAT EXCITES, ENTERTAINS, ENGAGES, AND EDUCATES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND BALANCE - PRESENTING CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY, AND AMERICAN WORKS - TO BROAD LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Ctr for the Performing Arts | $450K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.kennedy-center.org/wno
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.