| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: |
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA INSPIRES, ENTERTAINS, AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMPELLING OPERA PERFORMANCES, PROGRAMS, AND GATHERINGS. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE OPERATIC MOMENTS THAT ENRICH EVERYDAY LIFE. OUR VALUES: BOLDNESS WE TELL EVOCATIVE STORIES THROUGH MUSIC AND DRAMA ON A LARGE SCALE AND IN UNEXPECTED SETTINGS. WE CELEBRATE THE RICH HISTORY OF OPERA AND PROMOTE ADVENTUROUSNESS, WHICH ADVANCES THE ART FORM, ACCESSES OUR IMAGINATIONS, AND INSPIRES NEW THINKING. COLLABORATION OPERA IS DEEPLY INTERCONNECTED STORYTELLING, MUSIC, AND DESIGN ON AN AMBITIOUS LEVEL THAT REQUIRES MANY PEOPLE'S ARTISTRY, TECHNICAL SKILL, PASSION, PARTICIPATION, AND SUPPORT. WE NURTURE CREATIVE PEOPLE AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE DIVERSE IN THINKING AND EXPERIENCES, AND WE PROVIDE STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT FOR EVERYONE TO THRIVE. CONNECTION WE NURTURE A VITAL ECOSYSTEM OF RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES THAT ELEVATE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND IMPACT PEOPLE. THESE CONNECTIONS ARE THE FORCE THAT STRENGTHENS US AND OUR COMMUNITIES. LEARNING WE SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN NEW IDEAS AND EXPAND OUR MINDS, WHICH DRIVES PROGRESS. WE CREATE TIME AND SPACE TO LISTEN, ENGAGE AND GROW TOGETHER. BELONGING WE ARE COMMITTED TO STORYTELLING THAT REFLECTS A WIDE VARIETY OF PERSPECTIVES AND IDENTITIES AND INVITES EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE. WE CREATE WELCOMING AND ACCESSIBLE SPACES THAT CELEBRATE THE UNIQUENESS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B |
FINAL APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CORPORATE TAX RETURNS IS VESTED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE, AUDIT, AND FINANCE COMMITTEES. A BOARD COMMENT PERIOD IS PROVIDED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
BLO COLLECTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ANNUALLY FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND FROM STAFF MEMBERS WITH SIGNIFICANT DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND/OR GENERAL DIRECTOR OF BLO FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A |
BLO USES SEVERAL INFORMATION SOURCES TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION. THESE SOURCES INCLUDE SURVEY OF SALARY INFORMATION FOR POSITION EQUIVALENTS IN SELECTED MASSACHUSETTS CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, OPERA AMERICA DATA ON SALARIES FROM ITS MOST RECENT SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY AND INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
BLO DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON BLO'S WEBSITE, CHARITY NAVIGATOR, GUIDESTAR AND THROUGH THE CULTURAL DATA PROJECT (CDP). |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G |
CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 923,525. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 860,851. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 189,426. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,973,802. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: |
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE EITHER THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR AUDITOR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.