Laxart is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Laxart employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Laxart is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Laxart generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMITTED TO THE PRODUCTION OF EXPERIMENTAL EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC ARTS INITIATIVES, AND PUBLICATIONS WITH EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. LAXART PRODUCES NEWLY COMMISSIONED SITE AND SPECIFIC PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH LEADING ARTISTS, ARCHITECTS, AND DESIGNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCES EXPERIMENTAL EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC ART INITIATIVES, PERFORMANCES, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND PUBLICATIONS WITH EMERGING AND UNDER-RECOGNIZED LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. LAXART'S CORE PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE PRODUCTION OF NEWLY COMMISSIONED WORKS OF ART, EMERGING ARTISTS' FIRST INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS, MUSEUM-SCALE EXHIBITIONS OF HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS, AND A ROBUST SERIES OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INCLUDING TALKS, CONCERTS, FILM SCREENINGS, AND PERFORMANCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hamza Walker Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $116,091 |
Margaret Morgan Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shana Eddy-Grouf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Frane Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Bowers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Geresi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,291,500 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $144,152 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,533,935 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,291,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,969,587 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $291 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,264 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,975,142 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $57,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,577 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,652 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $272,144 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,014 |
Payroll taxes | $32,202 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,990 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,814 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,132 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,602 |
Information technology | $1,033 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $200,218 |
Travel | $17,146 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,893 |
Interest | $2,051 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,356 |
Insurance | $19,810 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,021,541 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $596,739 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $586,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,638,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,518 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $149,900 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,500 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,155 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,892 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $11,936 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $101,180 |
Total assets | $3,202,820 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,897 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $144,259 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $151,156 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $827,664 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,224,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,202,820 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Laxart has recieved totaling $160,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc New Haven, CT PURPOSE: VISUAL ARTS - PROJECT/PROGRAM | $100,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Arts & Culture | $25,000 |
Graham Foundation For Advanced Studies In The Fine Arts Chicago, IL PURPOSE: NIKITA GALE | $15,000 |
The@maurice Marciano Family Foundation Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Hartfield Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Michael Asher Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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The Society For The Promotion Of Japanese Animation Santa Ana, CA | $0 | $15,922,386 |
Haven Gallery Pomona, CA | $12,441,851 | $10,866,207 |
Yerba Buena Center For The Arts San Francisco, CA | $31,419,770 | $23,544,531 |
Festival Of Arts Of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA | $11,626,110 | $10,814,120 |
Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts Beverly Hills, CA | $86,738,826 | $10,256,946 |
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Kahului, HI | $31,390,294 | $9,713,031 |
Immigration Institute Of The Bay Area San Francisco, CA | $7,526,224 | $6,922,510 |
Montalvo Association Saratoga, CA | $34,273,816 | $7,481,073 |
First Step Housing Sacramento, CA | $1,058,195 | $4,450,714 |
The Center For Cultural Innovation Los Angeles, CA | $15,572,704 | $5,971,325 |
Alliance For California Traditional Arts Fresno, CA | $2,645,027 | $4,730,784 |
Gray Area Foundation For The Arts San Francisco, CA | $1,951,369 | $4,455,887 |