named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
GGF Salon Series
Intimate performance and educational events for young opera singers, though specific details are not provided on the website.
Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition
Annual competition for young opera singers that includes multiple rounds of performances and culminates in a winners concert and gala. Offers cash prizes and recognition awards sponsored by individuals and foundations.
Giulio Gari Winners Concert
Annual concert featuring performances by winners of the vocal competition, held in New York City to showcase emerging opera talent.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Opera and Vocal Arts Training Programs 2 activities
- Organizing the Salon Series for emerging opera singersProduces an intimate performance series modeled after NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, offering emerging opera singers opportunities to perform in informal, accessible settings to build visibility and performance experience.
- Providing educational resources and professional development support for young opera singersOffers educational content and career development tools for emerging opera singers, including access to articles on repertoire selection, podcast resources like Opera Box Score, educational videos with professional tenors, and curated materials from past competition winners to support training and industry readiness.
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
- Administering the Giulio Gari International Vocal CompetitionOrganizes and hosts an annual international vocal competition for young opera singers, including application review, live competition events, finalist selection, and awarding of prize winners. Recent competitions have featured over 90 participants and 23 finalists, with events held in New York.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding performance-based grants to competition winnersFunds cash prizes to winners of the annual Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition, with recent awards totaling $30,000 distributed annually across five prize levels, including $10,000 for first prize and smaller amounts for subsequent placements, as well as additional grants to finalists.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Hosting annual Winners Concerts and Gala eventsProduces and hosts annual Winners Concerts and Gala Dinners in New York to showcase prize-winning singers from the Giulio Gari International Vocal Competition, featuring performances by competition winners at venues such as The Church of the Blessed Sacrament and The Players Club.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$66K
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balance sheet
Total assets$61K
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Net assets$61K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.0%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Christopher Oglesby Partner — Features operatic tenor Christopher Oglesby in educational segments on competition preparation and career development.
- Church of the Blessed Sacrament Partner — Hosted the Giulio Gari Winners Concert 2024.
- Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts Partner — Paul Cohen serves as a level III instructing professor and director of the Torchlight Cinematheque at FSU, mentoring students affiliated with the college.
- Gerda Lissner Foundation Funder — Recognized as a donor supporting the foundation’s activities.
- Giulio Gari Foundation Partner — Organized and hosted the 2019 vocal competition.
- Giulio Gari Foundation Partners and Supporters Partner — Collaborates with partners and supporters to advance its mission.
- Lee Anne Myslewski Partner — Hosts an article on aria frequency lists authored by Lee Anne Myslewski.
- Licia Albanese Partner — Co-founded the Giulio Gari Foundation with Gloria Gari and Stephen De Maio.
- Liederkranz Club Partner — Hosted the 2026 Giulio Gari Foundation competition.
- Max Kade Foundation Funder — Provided sponsorship for the 2026 competition and first prize award.
- Met Opera On Demand Partner — Provides access to Met Opera On Demand for streaming full-length performances.
- Opera Box Score Partner — Features the Opera Box Score podcast as a resource for staying informed about the opera world.
- OperaVision Partner — Offers access to OperaVision, a free streaming platform for opera performances supported by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme.
- Players Club Partner — Hosted the Winners Concert and Gala Dinner in 2026.
- Stephen De Maio Partner — Co-founded the Giulio Gari Foundation with Gloria Gari and Licia Albanese.
- The Church of the Blessed Sacrament Partner — Hosted the 2023 Gari Gala and winners concert.
- The Players Club Partner — Hosted the Giulio Gari Winners Concert 2026 in New York.
strategies · 3
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.
- Competition-Based Talent Developmentmethodology: competition-based artist supportBy hosting an annual international vocal competition, the foundation identifies and advances emerging opera singers' careers because competitive selection serves as a proven pathway to recognize early-career talent and launch long-term success in opera.
- Family-Led Foundation Governancemethodology: family-led governanceBy involving family members in leadership and strategic roles, the foundation ensures mission continuity and focused investment in opera singers because familial stewardship strengthens long-term commitment and accountability to the founder’s artistic vision.
- Long-Term Artist Engagement Modelmethodology: long-term artist developmentBy maintaining ongoing relationships with competition participants, the foundation supports sustained career development because continuous access to opportunities, recognition, and peer networks compounds professional growth over time.