The Tom Lea Institute
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $409.1k
- Investments
- $1.5m
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- El Paso, TX
- Founding
- 01/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-0223160
Organization Overview
The Tom Lea Institute is located in El Paso, TX. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Tom Lea Institute employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tom Lea Institute 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, Tom Lea Institute generated $409.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $286.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE TOM LEA INSTITUTE CULTIVATES AN APPRECIATION OF THE ART, CHARACTER, AND LEGACY OF TOM LEA. IT IS COMMITED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT TOM LEA'S RELEVANCE TO HISTORY, ART, AND LITERATURE THROUGH CURRICULA, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, AND PUBLICATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTAINING, DOCUMENTING, PRESENTING, AND EXHIBITING THE WORKS OF TOM LEA.
DEVELOP CURRICULA CENTERING AROUND EL PASO'S HISTORY AS TOLD THROUGH THE ARTWORK, LTERATURE, AND LIFE OF TOM LEA AND HIS FRIENDS. THE INSTITUTE MAKES THESE ITEMS AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS.
OCTOBER IS DESIGNATED AS TOM LEA MONTH, CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF TOM LEA WITH VARIOUS FILMS, LECTURES, PRESENTATION IN EL PASO AND NEW MEXICO.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Holly P Cobb Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $72,000 |
Stephen Feinberg Finance Comm | Officer | $0 | |
James Polk Finance Comm | Officer | $0 | |
Joe Lea Jr Chair | Officer | $0 | |
Cecilia Hager Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Tania Schwartz Chair-Elect | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $46,050 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $70,481 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,002 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $196,533 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $70,504 |
| Investment income | $134,882 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $409,134 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,229 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $45,568 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,991 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,751 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,938 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,344 |
| Office expenses | $34,665 |
| Information technology | $24,224 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,949 |
| Travel | $14,450 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $19,542 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $456 |
| Insurance | $6,656 |
| All other expenses | $1,848 |
| Total functional expenses | $286,382 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,456 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,708 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,655 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,086 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $791 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,473,375 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $52,000 |
| Other assets | $29 |
| Total assets | $1,608,100 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,882 |
| Total liabilities | $1,994 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $476,251 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,129,855 |
| 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 | $1,608,100 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Tom Lea Institute has recieved totaling $92,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hoblitzelle Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TO CREATE A MOBILE WEBSITE FOR THE TEXAS PORTION OF THE TOM LEA TRAIL. | $50,000 |
Summerlee Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,500 |
At&t Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,200,732 |
| Earnings | $129,037 |
| Net Contributions | $52,652 |
| Ending Balance | $1,382,421 |
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 |