The Greater Austin Performing Arts Center, operating as the Long Center for the Performing Arts, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 701 W Riverside Drive in Austin, Texas. Established in 1997 and tax-exempt since October 1998, the organization operates a state-of-the-art, multi-venue performing arts facility built in 2008. The Long Center serves as a community gathering place that hosts a broad spectrum of live arts and entertainment, including performances by local performing arts organizations, community events, and education programs. The organization is home to founding resident companies including Austin Opera, Ballet Austin, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59.2M
-15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.9M
+316.5% YoY
Grant Count
208
+511.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
-31.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: For Austinites of every background, the Long Center is the community gathering place that offers the most diverse programming and stunning views of the city, so that together, everyone can experience remarkable live arts and entertainment.
Vision: All Austinites deserve access to world class arts and cultural experiences.
The organization's primary focus areas include Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education, and Alliances & Advocacy. The Long Center connects diverse audiences to significant local, regional, national and international artists and performances, with the goal of broadening appreciation and enhancing enjoyment of the cultural arts.
Grantmaking
The Long Center makes grants to support cultural experiences and destinations that attract Austin-based tourism and advance the performing arts ecosystem in the region.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Long Center primarily funds and serves the Greater Austin region and Austin-based organizations, with a focus on promoting cultural experiences and destinations that attract Austin-based tourism.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $70,126,824
- Total Revenue: $11,126,419
- Total Expenses: $12,981,236
- Total Liabilities: $14,400,000
- Number of Employees: 130
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $59,206,524
- Total Revenue: $24,472,629
- Total Expenses: $26,882,230
- Number of Employees: 142
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,206,524 | $70,126,824 | $57,547,706 |
| Revenue | $24,472,629 | $11,126,419 | $14,520,534 |
| Expenses | $26,882,230 | $12,981,236 | $12,907,199 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $454,102 | $-45,176 | $865,977 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Greater Austin Performing Arts Center
Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund
GREATER AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Amount
$20,000 - $140,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Heller Awards for Young Artists (College Scholarships)
GREATER AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Heller Awards for Young Artists (Program Grants)
GREATER AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Ms. Cory Baker
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LUCERO | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| SHAYNA BROWN | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| AMBER BRADBURY | BOARD SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| EMMY ALCODER-HILL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GARRICK BASERVILLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PAMELA BENSON-OWENS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JEFF BIDSTRUP | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AJ BINGHAM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MIKE BROWN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LARA BURNS-BOYDA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SOLOMON COLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHN CROW | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BOB FEINER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LINDSETY FELIX | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KAY FIRTH-BUTTERFIELD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAY FOX | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NICHOLAS GALBRAITH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AMANDA GIBSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID GOUJON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOE GREENWALD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NHAT HO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RUTH HUGHS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAY JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JR JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PUNEET KOHLI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALEXANDER LADAGE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BLAINE LEGERE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIEL LIU | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| FRANK LIVAUDAIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LIZ MEDINA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| VIVIENE NGO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BRIAN OAKS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BRIAN POWELL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID SCHIFF | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBIN THIGPIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TERESA VILLASENOR HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JANE WEBRE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARK WHEELER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CORY BAKER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $325,258 |
| KELLY CORLEY | CFO | 40 | $186,504 |
| BOBBY GARZA | CPO | 40 | $139,750 |
| LALEH MOFFATT | COO (AS OF 10/1/23) | 40 | $39,821 |
| ABBY SANDLIN | CRO | 40 | $141,000 |
| KATHLEEN CONDER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $100,176 |
| AMBER WADEY | DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS | 40 | $108,638 |
Contact Information
Address: 701 W Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704-1269
Phone: 512-457-5111
Website: thelongcenter.org
EIN: 74-2867681
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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