Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund
TO ASSIST AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA ("ALO") IN PROVIDING AUSTIN AND THE GREATER CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY WITH THE PRODUCTION OF OPERATIC AND MUSIC THEATER PERFORMANCES FOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.8M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$299K
+12.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$299K
+12.9% YoY
About Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund
Based on IRS filings
Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $299K. Net investment income was $220K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,820,759 | $9,253,980 | $8,987,128 |
| Revenue | $340,844 | $264,523 | $2,986,866 |
| Expenses | $348,795 | $313,245 | $334,937 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $220,334 | $232,277 | $221,121 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Austin Lyric Opera ($298,531).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA AUSTIN, TX | GRANT FOR FACILITY AND PROGRAM EXPENSES | $298,531 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF KODOSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN JEFFREY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| POLLY BARBARO | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/31/23) | 1 | — |
| ERNEST BUTLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE ERSPAMER | ALO PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMES GREEN | ALO FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE TETZLAFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM VILLALTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund?
Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund?
As of 2024, Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund holds $9.8M in total assets with $341K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $299K in 2024.
Where does Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund operate?
Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund award?
In 2024, Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $299K — an average of about $299K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund's EIN?
Austin Lyric Opera Endowment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2744864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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