named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Das Glimmergold Raffle
Annual raffle offering a chance to win $10,000, with proceeds supporting the festival
Guild Gift Shop
Merchandise sales (e.g., mugs, aprons, baseball caps) to raise funds for the festival, initially operated in the high school lobby and later online
Not-So-Ordinary Auction
Annual fundraising auction event featuring donated items such as vehicles and livestock, held on-site at the festival grounds
Opera Talks
Pre-performance lectures by designers and directors on aspects of opera production, held at venues such as the Fenimore Art Museum
Singers-in-the-Schools
Education program featuring performances by Glimmerglass Festival artists in elementary and high schools, followed by Q&A sessions
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 2 activities
- Conducts educational programs and provides preparatory resources for opera performancesOrganizes educational talks, provides preparatory materials for students and educators, and conducts programs before performances and broadcasts, including Met Opera Live in HD and Festival productions such as Robin Hood and Così.
- Organizes student engagement and educational outreach programsRuns the Singers-in-the-Schools program, hosts "Day at the Festival" events, and provides behind-the-scenes tours for students, serving audiences attending performances such as La Bohème and The Rip Van Winkles.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Funds and supports the Glimmerglass Festival through tax-exempt fundraising and membership benefitsProvides annual financial support to the Glimmerglass Festival through tax-exempt fundraising, operates gift shops and publishes cookbooks for fundraising, and offers membership benefits such as newsletters and event invitations.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Hosts and supports the Glimmerglass Festival through volunteer and operational servicesProvides volunteer services, community outreach, ushering, grounds maintenance, and logistical support such as operating a Welcome Booth, providing food for cast and crew, and organizing company changeover dinners during the Festival season.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes special events and cultural excursions for members and the publicPlans and coordinates events such as bus trips to performances at Hudson Hall and other cultural venues, including a trip to see Rodelinda in October 2023.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants$11K20%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6431%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$30K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -10.1%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center Partner — Hosts Guild-led educational programs prior to Metropolitan Opera Live in HD broadcasts.
- Glimmerglass Festival Partner — Collaborates with Glimmerglass Festival to provide educational programming tied to mainstage opera performances.
- Glimmerglass Festival Partner — Collaborates with the Guild to support festival operations and patron services.
- Glimmerglass Festival Partner — Primary beneficiary and collaborator in volunteer, outreach, and fundraising activities
- Glimmerglass Festival Partner — Primary partner organization; the Guild provides financial and operational support to the Festival.
- Glimmerglass Festival Partner — Supports the artistic and creative goals of the Glimmerglass Festival through volunteer and membership activities.
- Gorman Jewelers Partner — Donated pearl earrings for auction at a Guild fundraising event.
- Hudson Hall Partner — Collaborated on a bus trip for attendees to see a performance of _Rodelinda_.
- Munson on Genesee Street Partner — Local venue where Guild-related Metropolitan Opera Live in HD preview events are held.
- Opera Guilds International Network — Member organization that participates in regional and national conferences.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Integrated Education for Public Engagementmethodology: arts-integrated educationBy embedding opera within educational contexts through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, the Festival increases accessibility and appreciation for the arts among students and families, because connecting opera to broader themes like literature and social justice deepens understanding and engagement.
- Volunteer-Integrated Community Engagementmethodology: volunteer-based community engagementBy integrating volunteers into artistic, operational, and educational roles, the Glimmerglass Festival strengthens community ownership and support for the arts, because active participation fosters deeper public investment and sustained engagement.