<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2022v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-05-14T10:40:32-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>236410283</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ISDANER &amp; COMPANY LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>THREE BALA PLAZA SUITE 501 WEST</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BALA CYNWYD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>190043484</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>616013111</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KENTUCKY OPERA ASSOCIATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>KENT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>5025844500</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>708 MAGAZINE STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>40203</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BARBARA LYNNE JAMISON</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>GENERAL DIRECTOR AND CEO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>5025844500</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-05-13</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>BARBARA</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>LYNNE JAMISON</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>EDWARD W DORAN CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00841330</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6106684200</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-05-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>2</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <DoingBusinessAsName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KENTUCKY OPERA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </DoingBusinessAsName>
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>BARBARA LYNNE JAMISON</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>708 MAGAZINE STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>40203</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>3172793</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.KYOPERA.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1952</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>KY</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>KENTUCKY OPERA SPARKS DISCOVERY, JOY, AND CONNECTION AMONG COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH WITH THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF OPERA.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>24</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>24</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>90</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>25</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1453048</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>2581350</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>177201</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>300236</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>430287</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>75040</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>-10276</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-21434</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>2050260</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>2935192</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>828387</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>870627</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>204852</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1305234</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1741222</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>2133621</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>2611849</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-83361</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>323343</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>4722411</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>6048772</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>780326</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>1209535</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>3942085</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>4839237</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>KENTUCKY OPERA SPARKS DISCOVERY, JOY, AND CONNECTION AMONG COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH WITH THE SHARED EXPERIENCE OF OPERA.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1123438</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>300236</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>KENTUCKY OPERA PRODUCED ITS FIRST FULL SEASON SINCE THE PANDEMIC SHUTDOWN. AS WITH ALL SHOWS, EACH PRODUCTION WAS SUPPORTED BY PROGRAMMING &amp; COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO LINK DEEPER SOCIETAL THEMES WITH EACH WORK. THROUGH LA BOHEME, KENTUCKY OPERA AND ITS PARTNERS EXPLORED HOUSING INSTABILITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE; MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES SPOTLIGHTED HOW TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES AND CREATE A DEEPER SENSE OF BELONGING AND UPLIFT THEIR VOICES IN CIVIC DIALOGUE &amp; PRACTICE; LA CENERENTOLA INVOLVED OUR LOCAL FOSTER CARE &amp; ADOPTION SYSTEMS TO HIGHLIGHT WHAT WE CAN ALL DO TO SUPPORT THESE CHILDREN &amp; ADULTS WHO CARE FOR THEM.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>533308</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE SERIES CELEBRATES THE VOICES OF HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. KENTUCKY OPERA COMMISSIONED A CYCLE OF 5 CIVIL RIGHTS SONGS. THESE SONGS, WERE PREMIERED TO A SOLD-OUT (FREE) CROWD, WERE PAIRED WITH HISTORICAL CIVIL RIGHTS SONGS SUNG BY PROFESSIONAL SINGERS AND THE VOLUNTEER "JUNETEENTH JUBILEE CHOIR" AS THE KICK OFF EVENT FOR A CITY WIDE, WEEK-LONG JUNETEENTH JUBILEE FESTIVAL.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>16233</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>KENTUCKY OPERA OPENED A NEW CIVIC HOME, THE OPERA CENTER FOR CULTURAL HEALTH, TO THE COMMUNITY IN DECEMBER 2022. THIS BUILDING, SET AT THE EDGE OF LOUISVILLE'S HISTORIC REDLINED NEIGHBORHOODS, IS ACCESSIBLE TO MAJOR BUS LINES AND HIGHWAYS AND SUPPORTS THE LAUNCH OF ROBUST PARTNERSHIPS, PERFORMANCES, AND NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING A COMPASSIONATE, OPEN-MINDED, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO BEING A RESOURCE FOR COMMUNTIY PROGRAMS AND SECOND STAGE FOR ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES, THIS BUILDING IS ALSO A SHARED RESOURCE FOR OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS' USE.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1672979</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>1</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>107</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>90</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>24</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>24</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>KY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BARBARA LYNNE JAMISON</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>5025844500</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>708 MAGAZINE STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>40203</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MATTHEW E HAMEL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>THOMAS P O'BRIEN III</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>HENRY H KUEHN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEPHEN D BERGER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIC D SCOTT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLES C BARR MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANNE-MARIE BRUYNINCKX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROLANDAS T BYRD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHARLES CASH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN J DAVIS III</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRACY E DAVIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BENJAMIN J EVANS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>J TODD FLOWERS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SPENCER E HARPER III</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAULA HARSHAW</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARY HEARN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>THOMAS JAMES III MD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNIFER KEISLING</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DANAIL KELISAKIEV</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KYLEE MARCY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VON PURDY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANITA M STREETER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERNEST W WILLIAMS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MATTHEW WILLIAMS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BARBARA LYNN JAMISON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>GENERAL DIRECTOR/CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>115712</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>18071</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>115712</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>18071</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>501 WEST MAIN</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>40202</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>VENUE USAGE</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>341240</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>708 W MAGAZINE STREET LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>10444 BLUEGRASS PARKWAY</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>40299</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>RENT</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>140785</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>9462 BROWNSBORO ROAD PMB 343</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>LOUISVILLE</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>KY</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>40241</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ORCHESTRA</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>109270</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RADAR NONPROFIT SOLUTIONS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>2810 N CHURCH ST PMB 19231</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WILMINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>DE</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>19802</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ACCOUNTING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>107339</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>4</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>145828</FundraisingAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>186516</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>2249006</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>5998</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>2581350</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TICKET SALES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>274296</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>274296</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>TICKET HANDLING FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>17022</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>17022</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EVENT FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>711110</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>8918</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>8918</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>300236</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>55455</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>55455</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>5211</RealAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <LessRentalExpensesGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
      </LessRentalExpensesGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>5211</RealAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5211</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>5211</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>190409</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>170824</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>19585</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>19585</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>19585</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>15201</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>145828</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>64506</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-49305</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-49305</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>2531</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>2271</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>260</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>260</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS INCOME</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>22400</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>22400</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>22400</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2935192</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>328107</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>25735</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>140981</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>70328</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>35326</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>35327</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>630072</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>391981</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>152647</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>85444</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3615</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3307</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>308</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>39575</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4501</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>29167</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>5907</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>56384</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>29106</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20996</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6282</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24628</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24628</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>134051</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>120776</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>13275</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>69455</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2575</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>65900</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>980</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>163797</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>123490</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>37179</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3128</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38129</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4015</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>30414</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3700</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <RoyaltiesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </RoyaltiesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>438238</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>387073</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>43243</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>7922</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>169604</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>144884</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19856</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4864</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4624</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3625</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>999</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>33740</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>33740</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>51528</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>27332</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>24196</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25469</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>221</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>25248</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRODUCTIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>488676</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>464149</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21627</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2900</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>54253</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15810</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>30036</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>8407</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>19030</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5514</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12303</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1213</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2611849</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1672979</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>734018</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>204852</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>128025</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>157220</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>325192</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>137684</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <EOYAmt>1766</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>80929</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>68503</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>612700</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>206223</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>273018</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>406477</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3915247</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4372745</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>904377</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4722411</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6048772</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>97806</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>42126</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>121158</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>252326</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>450000</BOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>111362</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>915083</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>780326</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1209535</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>185098</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>314457</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3756987</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4524780</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>3942085</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4839237</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4722411</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6048772</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>323343</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>573809</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1194364</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1517575</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1626319</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1453048</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2581350</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>8372656</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1194364</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1517575</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1626319</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1453048</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2581350</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>8372656</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>1903690</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>6468966</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>65528</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>20492</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>39515</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>91157</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>60666</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>277358</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>4693</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>6066</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>6586</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>22400</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>39745</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>8689759</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>1237555</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.74440</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.82130</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>3918917</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>646975</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>190409</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>4375483</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>4532579</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-431141</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>182521</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>3918917</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>3626584</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>1052194</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>146199</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>4532579</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>3153411</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>349119</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>238832</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>114778</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>3626584</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>3064957</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>330084</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-71710</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <OtherExpendituresAmt>142945</OtherExpendituresAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>26975</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>3153411</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>0.43380</BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.56620</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>261944</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>55628</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>206316</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>334426</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>134265</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>200161</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>16330</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>16330</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>406477</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>RIGHT OF USE ASSET, OPERATING LEASE</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>904377</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>904377</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>915083</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>915083</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>3509001</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>573809</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>573809</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>2935192</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>2935192</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>2611849</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>2611849</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>2611849</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART V, LINE 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE INTENDED USE OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO FUND KENTUCKY OPERA'S STRATEGIC ARTISTIC INITIATIVES AND OPERATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMPANY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ASC TOPIC 740 ADDRESSES THE ACCOUNTING FOR THE UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND ESTABLISHES FOR ALL ENTITIES, INCLUDING NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES SUCH AS THE COMPANY, A MINIMUM THRESHOLD FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF THE BENEFIT OF POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN FILING TAX RETURNS (INCLUDING WHETHER AN ENTITY IS TAXABLE IN A PARTICULAR JURISDICTION). THE COMPANY RECOGNIZES TAX BENEFITS ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION (INCLUDING THE COMPANY'S ASSERTION THAT ITS INCOME IS EXEMPT FROM TAX) WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. NO LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WAS RECORDED AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 OR 2022.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>161029</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>145828</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>15201</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>64506</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>161029</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>145828</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>15201</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>64506</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>64506</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-49305</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, GENERAL DIRECTOR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW FORM 990 AND A FINAL VERSION IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FINAL SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, IS CONSIDERED AN INTERESTED PERSON. HE/SHE SHALL SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES REGULARLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT ENTIRELY CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL DISCLOSE THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE EXISTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY. THE BOARD PRESIDENT WILL MAKE THE DECISION AS TO WHAT COURSE OF ACTION THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR INDIVIDUALS SHOULD TAKE SO THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF KENTUCKY OPERA ARE NOT COMPROMISED BY THE PERSONAL INTERESTS OF STAKEHOLDERS IN THE NONPROFIT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL DIRECTOR BASED ON COMPARABLE SALARY DATA AND PERFORMS EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
