OPERALEX INC

Lexington, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-1170162
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Lexington, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-1170162

Overview

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Est.

1990

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

OPERALEX INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has made a total of $137.8K in grants since its founding in 2016, supporting a limited number of grantees through a relationship-based approach. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with OPERALEX INC can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF OPERA IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH, PARTICULARLY THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE OPERA PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE AWARDING OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE CORPORATION'S EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.
Total Funding Given

$137.9K

2016
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$137.9K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
E
Ed Henry
Board Member
A
Abby Vaughn
Board Member
B
Bonnie Mays
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OPERALEX INC?
No. OPERALEX INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OPERALEX INC give?
OPERALEX INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are OPERALEX INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OPERALEX INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $138 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OPERALEX INC make each year?
In 2016, OPERALEX INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $138 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OPERALEX INC fund recently?
In 2025, OPERALEX INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OPERALEX INC?
OPERALEX INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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