Ballet Austin Incorporated

Austin, TX · Founded 1956

Experience world-class ballet in the heart of Austin with captivating performances filled with movement, music, and storytelling.

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Cookie Ruiz
Website Contact

About Organization

TO INVOLVE AND ENRICH AUSTIN AND CENTRAL TEXAS BY BRINGING THE PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) OF BALLET TO THE STAGE AND THROUGH DANCE EDUCATION AND LIFELONG FITNESS FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AT THE BUTLER DANCE EDUCATION CENTER.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$10.4M

+10.1% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$10.2M

+11% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$18.4M

+4.8% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

332

+16.9% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $10,403,541 $10,182,464 $18,368,468 332
2022 $9,451,165 $9,175,331 $17,529,391 284
2021 $9,559,928 $7,909,587 $16,567,497 229
2020 $8,208,683 $5,235,463 $15,728,960 192
2019 $6,965,026 $7,776,148 $12,514,942 283
2018 $8,618,950 $8,813,070 $12,747,892 291
2017 $8,211,952 $8,310,373 $12,968,526 294

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Ballet Austin Incorporated.

CR

Cookie Ruiz

Exective Director
Full-time
Compensation: $193,267
SM

Stephen Mills

Artistic Director
Full-time
Compensation: $193,267
SM

Sly Majid

President
2 hrs/week
AL

Alex Ladage

Management Committee
2 hrs/week
DB

Dan Byrne

Management Committee
2 hrs/week
EP

Everett Plante

Management Committee
2 hrs/week
MZ

Mireya Zapata

Management Committee
2 hrs/week
NL

Nora Linares-Moeller

Management Committee
2 hrs/week

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Ada Corral Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Aisha White Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Ana-Barbara Llorente Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AR
Andrew Roth Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Andy Buchholz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Becky Beaver Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Cathy Thompson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CP
Charles Phillips Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Chris Hosek Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CE
Cliff Ernst Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Cord Shiflet Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CF
Cynthia Fresch Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DW
David Webber Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Deanna Rankin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dr Montse Fuentes Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Ed Hill Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ER
Edie Rogat Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EN
Elizabeth Newman Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EP
Elizabeth Powdrill Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Emily Moreland Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
FP
Forrest Preece Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GT
George Thomas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GB
Grae Baker Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
GC
Greg Casas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jade Shopp Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Janette Keating Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JT
Janice Ta Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jason Wills Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jeff Coddington Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jennene Mashburn Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jennifer Garcia Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jennifer Guthrie Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joanne Bal Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Joaquin Delgado Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
JI
Jon Ivester Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Judy Matula Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KD
Kristen Day Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Meeta Morrison Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Melissa Perez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Melva Wallace Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NV
Natsa Valocchi Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NN
Nidhi Nakra Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NM
Nikelle Meade Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NB
Nikki Bryant Irion Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PC
Priscilla Cortez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RG
Renee Gallagher Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RG
Richard Groos Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Ryan Coaxum Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RR
Ryann Reaud Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Samantha Wiseman Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Sarah Butler Board Chair 2.00 hrs/week
ST
Sarah Teten Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SY
Scott Yarborough Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Serena Hicks Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Socar Chatmon-Thomas Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Sofia Avila Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Thea Whalen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TW
Tom Welch Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
VM
Virginia Miracle Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WG
Wade Giles Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WL
Winnie Law Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ZE
Zahie El Kouri Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$390K

Highest Paid

$195K

Cookie Ruiz

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Cookie Ruiz Exective Director $193,267 $1,933 $195,200 40
Stephen Mills Artistic Director $193,267 $1,933 $195,200 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$829K

Total Forgiven

$832K

100% forgiven

Jobs Retained

95

Loan Details 1 loan

$829,100
Forgiven
Forgiven: $832,370 100%
Approved Feb 24, 2021
Lender Horizon Bank SSB
Jobs Reported 95
Forgiven On Jul 23, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$180K Grants Received
6 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total
AC
Austin Community Foundation Inc.
$84K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$48K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$20K
SV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$10K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$10K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$9K
Austin Community Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Silicon Valley Community Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Charities Aid Foundation America
Austin Community Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Silicon Valley Community Foundation Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Charities Aid Foundation America

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Ballet Austin Foundation
Austin, TX
To Receive And Maintain Funds For The Benefit Of Ballet Austin, Inc.
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Ballet Austin Incorporated

Phone

(512) 482-6870

Social

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501 W 3rd Street Austin, TX 78701