Creative Waco

Organization Overview

Creative Waco is located in Waco, TX. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2022, Creative Waco employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Waco 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 12/2022, Creative Waco generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 39.2% per year over the past 8 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.

Since 2016, Creative Waco has awarded 69 individual grants totaling $1,466,363. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CREATIVE WACO'S MISSION IS TO GROW AND SUPPORT A THRIVING CULTURAL AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY, TEXAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OPERATING AS THE LOCAL ARTS AGENCY FOR WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY BY MANAGING AND EVALUATING STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN NON-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC ART, AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADVANCE THE GOALS OF THE WACO CULTURAL PLAN.BENEFICIARIES: WHOLE COMMUNITY OF WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY


PROVIDING TRAINING, INFORMATION, SERVICES, NETWORKING FORUM, ONLINE RESOURCES, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, ARTISTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IN WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY.BENEFICIARIES: 90 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, WHOLE COMMUNITY


LAUNCHING AND MANAGING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, PUBLIC ART, EVENTS, AND MARKETING FOR THE WACO DOWNTOWN CULTURAL DISTRICTBENEFICIARIES: WHOLE COMMUNITY OF WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nick Alvarado
Chair
$0
Chris Mcgowan
Vice Chair
$0
Elise Edwards
Secretary
$0
John Kinnaird
Treasurer
$0
Jed Cole
Director
$0
Lisa Sheldon
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $777,650
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$302,749
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,080,399
Total Program Service Revenue$13,264
Investment income $0
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 $1,093,663

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Creative Waco has awarded $263,986 in support to 9 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WACO CIVIC THEATRE

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT GRANT

$52,600

WACO CULTURAL ARTS FEST

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$45,000

WACO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$37,500

HEART OF TEXAS FILM SOCIETY

PURPOSE: ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM

$28,386

GB LINDSEY FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND

PURPOSE: PROJECT GRANT

$10,000

WACO CREATIVE ART CENTER

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT GRANT

$52,500
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