Big Medium
- Assets
- $133.1k
- Revenue
- $611.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 07/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-1347501
Organization Overview
Big Medium is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2008. 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, Big Medium employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Medium 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, Big Medium generated $611.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $674.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Big Medium has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $258,363. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIG MEDIUM BRINGS ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES TOGETHER THROUGH CITY AND STATEWIDE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIG MEDIUM PRODUCES THE EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR, THE WEST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR, THE TEXAS BIENNIAL, AND PRESENTS INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN THE BIG MEDIUM GALLERY. BIG MEDIUM ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE STUDIO SPACE TO ARTISTS, AND PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN TEXAS TO HELP FOSTER THE ARTS AND FACILITATE AN INCLUSIVE CULTURAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ARTISTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
CREATIVE STANDARD, A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GENEROUS ART.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shea Little Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $68,392 |
Peter Helf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Cobb Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Courtney Disabato President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Boland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Weiss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $161,021 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $266,247 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $427,268 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $178,630 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,000 |
| 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 | $649 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $611,547 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,768 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $51,463 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,444 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,134 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,085 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,996 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,937 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $137,671 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,686 |
| Office expenses | $3,030 |
| Information technology | $25,913 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,295 |
| Travel | $9,268 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,687 |
| Interest | $4,800 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,655 |
| All other expenses | $86 |
| Total functional expenses | $674,029 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,954 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,178 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $133,132 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,330 |
| 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 | $127,030 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $136,360 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$3,228 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $133,132 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Big Medium has awarded $29,802 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SHINY OBJECT PURPOSE: PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY | $15,032 |
NORTHERN-SOUTHERN PURPOSE: PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY | $7,529 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY | $7,241 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Big Medium has recieved totaling $170,024.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Still Water Foundation Ii Austin, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE - FOR THE GROWTH FUND. | $50,000 |
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
Bbb Serving The Heart Of Texas Austin, TX PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kimbell Art Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $668,076,057 | $22,208,896 |
Fort Worth Art Association Fort Worth, TX | $70,573,501 | $16,694,058 |
Health Education Learning Project H E L P Fort Worth, TX | $21,809,617 | $21,715,181 |
Texas Advocacy Project Inc Austin, TX | $1,606,192 | $3,119,683 |
Efforts Of Grace Inc New Orleans, LA | $9,750,115 | $6,712,838 |
South Texas Institute For The Arts Corpus Christi, TX | $11,651,943 | $2,742,109 |
Society For Neuro-Oncology Houston, TX | $6,909,260 | $3,914,434 |
Gdiacc Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | $106,516 | $2,129,759 |
Love Station Inc Ponca City, OK | $4,976,987 | $2,048,106 |
Sea Turtle Inc South Padre Island, TX | $11,651,431 | $4,419,765 |
The Walls Project Baton Rouge, LA | $407,630 | $1,770,639 |
Match Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston Houston, TX | $20,886,964 | $758,825 |