named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Vocal Competition
Supports young vocalists from the United States, Europe, and Cyprus through scholarships and performance opportunities; established in 2014.
Behind the Curtain: The Lyric Lab
Year-long music education program providing classroom performances, seminars, and multimedia presentations tailored to schools and community organizations.
Educational Outreach Program
Provides free live opera performances and educational seminars to schools and community centers in New York, Washington, D.C., and Cyprus.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Administers scholarships and educational support for Cypriot studentsProvides annual scholarships exceeding $50,000 to students of Cypriot descent studying in the United States and supports needy children in Cyprus through financial contributions and sponsorship programs.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Awards grants to support artists' careersFunds and awards career development grants to emerging artists, including seven recipients in 2020, to advance their professional growth in the arts.
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 1 activity
- Facilitates medical treatment and support for children with cancerCollaborates with the Ministry of Health of Cyprus and the Greenpoint chapter of Deborah Hospital to arrange and support free medical treatment in the United States for children with cancer, including direct logistical support such as hosting and transporting patients.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Hosts annual Vocal Competition for young opera singersOrganizes and hosts an annual vocal competition that supports young vocalists from the United States, Cyprus, and Europe through scholarships, performance opportunities, and prize money for career development. Recent competitions in 2022–23 and 2024–25 recognized winners and award recipients across multiple categories.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Offers youth music and performance training programsProvides free hands-on workshops in singing, acting, and production for youth ages 8–18, along with vocal performance training in healthy singing techniques such as breath support, diction, and expressive interpretation, led by professional vocal coaches.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Produces and presents opera concerts internationallyProduces and presents opera concerts in New York, Vienna, and Cyprus, including over eighty concerts with the Pancyprian Choir between 1996 and 2014, and ongoing performances with Kyrenia Opera.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Provides educational outreach through performances and seminarsDelivers free educational outreach programs including live opera performances, multimedia presentations, master classes, and seminars to schools and community organizations in the New York metropolitan area, Washington, D.C., and Cyprus. Programs have reached institutions such as the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Montgomery College, and Limassol Music High School.
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Historic Vessel and Equipment Preservation 1 activity
- Shares cultural heritage through the Kyrenia Ship initiativeConstructs and promotes replicas of the ancient Kyrenia Ship as a symbol of peace and reconciliation, shares its historical significance in world shipping, and presents its story globally, including at educational events in Washington, D.C.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$41K68%
Program service revenue$10K16%
Investment income$2K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$4K
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$74K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constantinos Yiannoudes | General Director | 25 | $5K |
board members · 3
- Ismini Michaels — Board Member
- Kathy Zotos — Board member
- Popi Christophorou — Board Member
relationships · 59
Who they work with
- A-Ypsonas Elementary School Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Partner — Advocates for the institution, indicating active support and engagement
- American Symphony Orchestra Partner — Kyrenia Opera's General Director prepared the Boys Choir of Harlem for performances with this orchestra at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and other venues.
- Ammohostos Music High School Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- B-Ypsonas Elementary School Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- Benton Hess Partner — International Opera Conductor and Vocal Coach who served as an adjudicator for the 2022-23 Kyrenia Opera Vocal Competition
- Boys Choir of Harlem Partner — Kyrenia Opera's General Director conducted the choir on Broadway in Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and prepared it for performances with major orchestras.
- C-Ypsonas Elementary School Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- Capitol Hill Cluster School Watkins Elementary School, Washington, D.C. Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- City College of the City University of New York Partner — Kyrenia Opera's General Director has taught at this institution.
- Cyprus Children’s Fund Partner — Collaborates with the Cyprus Children’s Fund through leadership and charitable support.
- David Holkeboer Partner — Distinguished adjudicator for the 2024 Kyrenia Opera Cyprus Vocal Competition
- David Holkeboer Partner — Funded through a career grant awarded by Kyrenia Opera Inc.
- Diller-Quaile School of Music Partner — Kyrenia Opera's General Director serves as Music Director of Opera and voice teacher at the institution.
- Federation of Cypriot American Organizations Partner — Executive Vice President of the organization, indicating leadership and active involvement in supporting the Hellenic-American community
- Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Astoria, NY. Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- Glafkos Cariolou Partner — Mayor of Kyrenia who co-presented the Kyrenia Award with Kyrenia Opera.
- Greenpoint chapter of Deborah Hospital Partner — Partnered to provide medical treatment in the United States for children with cancer from Cyprus.
- Holy Trinity School Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- Hunter College Partner — Kyrenia Opera's General Director has taught at this institution.
- I.S. 141, Astoria, NY Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- John Uhlenhopp Partner — Distinguished adjudicator for the 2024 Kyrenia Opera Cyprus Vocal Competition
- John Uhlenhopp Partner — International Tenor who served as an adjudicator for the 2022-23 Kyrenia Opera Vocal Competition
- Juilliard Partner — Young artists supported by Kyrenia Opera receive coaching from teachers and coaches affiliated with Juilliard.
- Kelly Miller Middle School, Washington, D.C. Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
- Kennedy Center Partner — Performed as part of the European Month of Culture.
- Kids Euro Festival Partner — Presented “The Voice of Opera” for students at public and independent schools.
- Kyrenia Opera Partner — Recipient of advocacy and support from Mr. Paphitis, indicating a close organizational relationship
- La Scala Partner — Young artists supported by Kyrenia Opera receive coaching from teachers and coaches affiliated with La Scala.
- Larnaca Music High School Partner — Partner organization receiving performances and educational seminars from Kyrenia Opera.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Cultural Bridge Through Artsmethodology: cultural-bridge-through-artsBy producing diverse vocal performances and educational outreach that connect New York and Cyprus, the organization fosters shared cultural experiences across borders, because cross-cultural artistic engagement builds mutual understanding and strengthens diasporic ties.
- Emerging Artist Development via Competitive Grantsmethodology: emerging-artist-supportBy awarding career grants to emerging opera artists through competitive evaluation, the organization advances professional development in the field, because structured support based on artistic merit increases training access and career sustainability for high-potential talent.
- Genre Integration for Cultural Representationmethodology: genre-integrationBy combining classical and folk vocal genres—including Greek art song and staged opera—the organization represents Cypriot and international musical traditions in its programming, because integrating diverse genres makes cultural heritage more accessible and resonant within multicultural audiences.
- Peace Promotion Through Cultural Heritage Symbolismmethodology: peace-through-heritageBy using the historical symbol of the Kyrenia Ship, the organization promotes peace and reconciliation, because anchoring dialogue in shared cultural heritage reduces political polarization and enables educational engagement on common ground.
- Process-Focused Arts Education for Youth Developmentmethodology: process-focused_arts_educationBy engaging youth in hands-on workshops in singing, acting, and production, the organization nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration, because experiential, process-centered arts education develops personal and social skills more effectively than performance-only models.