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Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE MET IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IMPRESARIO, LLC IS CONSIDERED A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE MET WILL CONTINUE TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXES AND THAT THE MET HAS TAKEN NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE MET RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. INCOME GENERATED FROM ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO THE MET'S EXEMPT PURPOSES IS SUBJECT TO TAX. THE MET DID NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2025 AND 2024. true Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments INVESTMENTS 111784725 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments INVESTMENTS 2095822 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services HD MOVIES 0 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services HD MOVIES 0 South America 0 0 Program Services HD MOVIES 0 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services HD MOVIES 0 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services HD MOVIES 0 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services HD MOVIES 0 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services HD MOVIES 0 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 2 Program Services SATELLITE CONSULTANT 138866 East Asia and the Pacific 0 9 Program Services TOUR 114181 East Asia and the Pacific 0 1 Program Services CONSULTING 28634 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 1 Program Services CONSULTING 65658 East Asia and the Pacific 1 1 Program Services AWARDS 500 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 20 11 Program Services AWARDS 15350 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 8 7 Program Services AWARDS 6250 Russia and Neighboring States 1 1 Program Services AWARDS 500 30 33 0 0 30 33 114250486 0 114250486 NATIONAL COUNCIL REGIONAL AWARDS East Asia and the Pacific 1 500 CHECK NATIONAL COUNCIL REGIONAL AWARDS Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 8 6250 CHECK NATIONAL COUNCIL REGIONAL AWARDS North America (Canada & Mexico only) 21 15350 CHECK NATIONAL COUNCIL REGIONAL AWARDS Russia and Neighboring States 1 500 CHECK true false true true true false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds National Council Regional Awards: Cash prizes of various amounts awarded to regional contestants. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC -Accrual EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) -Accrual NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) -Accrual RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES -Accrual X X X X X X X true THE STELTER COMPANY 10435 NEW YORK AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50322 CULTIVATE DONORS false 9196391 191880 9004511 COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SERVICE CO LLC 527 MADISON AVENUE 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022 CULTIVATE DONORS false 0 334635 -334635 DEWEY IMPACT GROUP LLC 1956 WYOMING STREET ST LOUIS MO 63118 CULTIVATE DONORS false 0 60700 -60700 Daniel Grzenia 6560 Ambrosia Lane Apt 928 Calsbad CA 92011 CULTIVATE DONORS false 0 12000 -12000 9196391 599215 8597176 CA CO CT DE DC FL GA AL HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME AK MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA AZ RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA AR WA WV WI WY Open Night Gala 3016930 2917930 99000 262496 271377 294234 33962 New Year's Eve 1669802 1591202 78600 91602 171532 41319 129005 4 3384769 3192169 192600 157341 370511 7856 360247 8071501 7701301 370200 511439 813420 343409 523214 2191482 -1821282 Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) payment of fees or payment of expenses COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SERVICE CO., LLC-COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SERVICE CO., LLC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES FOR METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DIRECTLY TRACE THESE EFFORTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED; THEREFORE, NO GROSS RECEIPTS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED IN PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (IV).;DEWEY IMPACT GROUP, LLC-DEWEY IMPACT GROUP, LLC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES FOR METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DIRECTLY TRACE THESE EFFORTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED; THEREFORE, NO GROSS RECEIPTS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED IN PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (IV).;DANIEL GRZENIA-DANIEL GRZENIA PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES FOR METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DIRECTLY TRACE THESE EFFORTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED; THEREFORE, NO GROSS RECEIPTS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED IN PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (IV).; true NATIONAL COUNCIL WINNER AWARDS 5 100000 NATIONAL COUNCIL FINALIST AWARDS 4 40000 NATIONAL COUNCIL SEMI-FINAL AWARDS 11 55000 MRS. EDGAR TOBIN AWARDS 20 16000 NATIONAL COUNCIL REGIONAL AWARDS 331 345750 EDUCATION FUND AWARDS 15 58000 BEVERLY SILLS ARTIST AWARD 1 50000 HILDEGRAD BEHRENS AWARD 1 7000 HILDE ZADEK FOUNDATION AWARD 1 10000 NATIONAL COUNCIL ENDOWMENT AWARD 1 1000 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds National Council Winner Awards: Cash prizes in the amount of $20,000 each, awarded to the national winners of the Met's National Council Auditions competition. National Council Finalist Awards: Cash prizes in the amount of $10,000 each, awarded to contestants in the Met's National Council Auditions competition who advance to the final round but are not named winners. National Council Semi-finalist Awards: Cash prizes in the amount of $5,000 each, awarded to contestants in the Met's National Council Auditions competition who advance to the semi-final round but not further. Mrs. Edgar Tobin Award: Cash prizes in the amount of $800 each, awarded to contestants in the Met's National Council Auditions competition who win first place at the region level, thereby advancing to the semi-final round; the Tobin Endowment of San Antonio, TX provides the Met funding for these cash prizes each season. National Council Regional Awards: Cash prizes of various amounts awarded to regional contestants. Education Fund Grants: Grants of up to $5,000 each, awarded to contestants in the Met's National Council Auditions competition who reach the semi-final round or further and demonstrate improved skills in a follow-up audition; each eligible contestant may be granted a total of up to $5,000 upon multiple hearings within three years from when the contestant competed in the National Council Auditions Semi-Finals National Council Endowment Awards: Endowment funds designated to assist with prize money at the region level of the Met's National Council Auditions Competition. Beverly Sills Artist Award: An award up to a maximum of $50,000 is given to a recipient who must be selected from the MET's roster during the current or forthcoming Opera Season, who are citizens of the United States and between the ages of 25 and 40. Hildegard Behrens Award: The recipient of the Hildegard Behrens prize is selected by the administration of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program (LYADP) who looks for gifted singers, keeping in mind the artistic ideals that miss Behrens exemplified in her extraordinary career. Hilde Zadek Foundation Award: The recipient of the Hilde Zadek Foundation is selected in conjunction with the administration of the LYADP, with a special interest in those singers that could benefit from strong career assistance in Europe. X X true true X X X X false true false false false false false false false PETER GELB GENERAL MANAGER 1385812 0 0 0 60470 0 734822 0 46772 0 2227876 0 0 0 Diana Fortuna DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER/CFO/ASSISTANT TREASURER 387983 0 0 0 5225 0 24013 0 49839 0 467060 0 0 0 STEPHANIE BASTA GENERAL COUNSEL/ASSISTANT SECRETARY 252688 0 0 0 789 0 15305 0 43536 0 312318 0 0 0 JOHN SELLARS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, PRODUCTION 406653 0 0 0 5467 0 25792 0 46129 0 484041 0 0 0 MICHAEL HEASTON ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, ARTISTIC 342293 0 0 0 273 0 6239 0 20489 0 369294 0 0 0 CORALIE TOEVS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT 253748 0 0 0 5608 0 126044 0 21389 0 406789 0 0 0 YANNICK NEZET-SEGUIN MUSIC DIRECTOR 2035399 0 0 0 161 0 0 0 21190 0 2056750 0 0 0 DAVID CHAN CONCERT MASTER 515191 0 0 0 422 0 12555 0 101318 0 629486 0 0 0 BENJAMIN BOWMAN CONCERT MASTER 426226 0 0 0 275 0 7985 0 52605 0 487091 0 0 0 JOSH W MARKS MASTER ELECTRICIAN 421148 0 0 0 422 0 76927 0 49790 0 548287 0 0 0 BERNARD M PLUM DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER 409733 0 0 0 3779 0 21148 0 1272 0 435932 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel SOME OF THE BUSINESS TRAVEL FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER IS VIA FIRST-CLASS AIRFARE, CONSISTENT WITH BOARD POLICY. AS THIS TRAVEL IS BUSINESS RELATED, IT IS NOT TAXABLE COMPENSATION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services THE GENERAL MANAGER IS PROVIDED WITH A CAR AND DRIVER THAT IS TAXABLE COMPENSATION INCLUDED WITHIN SCHEDULE J, PART II, BOX (B)(III). Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan THE AMOUNT REPORTED FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN C, INCLUDES A 12-MONTH ACCRUAL AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 OF $712,528 WITH RESPECT TO A NON-VESTED, NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT OF A TYPE SIMILAR TO THE RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PRIOR GENERAL MANAGER. THE NON-VESTED PLAN, INITIATED ON JULY 31, 2012, WAS FULLY FUNDED BY A DONOR GIFT. Tod Johnson President and CEO working capital X 20000000 20000000 false true true 20000000 150 5442505 Market value 1 65000 Market value X TICKETS 2053 396466 Market value 1 false true false Schedule M, Part I EXPLANATIONS OF REPORTING METHOD FOR NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS SECURITIES - PUBLICLY TRADED - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS collectibles - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS OTHER - TICKETS - NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 7,294,879 including grants of $ 705,350)(Revenue $ 2,180,218) OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDING MERCHANDISING, DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH THE LINDEMANN YOUNG ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, AND THE LAFFONT COMPETITION AND CONCERT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Material differences in voting rights THERE ARE NO DIFFERENCES OF CLASS AMONG MEMBERS, PER THE ORGANIZATIONAL BY-LAWS, THE MANAGING DIRECTORS DELEGATE POWERS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DURING INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND ALL MEMBERS HAVE AN EQUAL VOTE IN SUCH ELECTION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. WAS INCORPORATED IN 1932 UNDER THE MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION LAW OF NY. ITS MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT. IT WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND EXTERNAL TAX ADVISORS. THE FORM 990 - COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES INCLUDING SCHEDULE B - WAS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR ITS APPROVAL, WHICH WAS GIVEN. PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 WAS THEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD BY A SECURE WEBSITE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SCHEDULE B, IN ORDER TO RESPECT THE WISHES OF DONORS WHO WANT TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY MANAGING DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND PROVIDED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL. ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATION, DECISION, OR VOTE REGARDING THE CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF FIVE INDEPENDENT MANAGING DIRECTORS, MUST ASSESS AND APPROVE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IS HIRED AND COMPARISONS OF COMPENSATION OF PEER ORGANIZATIONS ARE ANALYZED. THE PROCESS OF DELIBERATION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THIS PROCESS IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MET ON June 3, 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF FIVE INDEPENDENT MANAGING DIRECTORS, MUST ASSESS AND APPROVE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. COMPARISONS OF COMPENSATION OF PEER ORGANIZATIONS ARE ANALYZED, AND THE PROCESS OF DELIBERATION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. THE PROCESS IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MET ON June 3, 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE FORM 990 AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST - 330800; PENSION PLAN CHANGES - 11728936; MOG investment income adjustment - -138282; DISCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS - 3281396; Pledges Receivable Adjustment - -2541980; Total - 12660870; IMPRESARIO LLC 30 LINCOLN CENTER NEW YORK NY 10023 043600565 ROYALTIES FROM TICKETING SYSTEM NY 0 10450615 METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION INC MET OPERA ENDOWMENT TRUSTCENTENNIAL FUND 30 LINCOLN CENTER NEW YORK NY 10023 136071129 SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. NY 501(c)(3) Type I METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCATION INC true THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD INC 30 LINCOLN CENTER NEW YORK NY 10023 131681983 SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. NY 501(c)(3) Type I METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCATION INC true CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (2) 30 LINCOLN CENTER NEW YORK NY 10023 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS NY NA Trust true false false true false true false false false false false false true false true true false false false false MET OPERA ENDOWMENT TRUST CENTENNIAL FUND C 3446823 CASH MET OPERA ENDOWMENT TRUST CENTENNIAL FUND E 6861574 FMV Schedule R, Part V, Line 1o SHARING OF PAID EMPLOYEES AND FACILITIES WITH RELATED ORGANIZATION(S) CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES FOR METROPOLITAN OPERA ENDOWMENT TRUST/CENTENNIAL FUND. Schedule R, Part V, Line 1l PERFORMANCE OF FUNDRAISING SOLICITATIONS FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS THE METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC. DOES FUNDRAISING FOR THE METROPOLITAN OPERA ENDOWMENT TRUST/CENTENNIAL FUND. 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