Houston Arts Alliance
- Assets
- $34.5m
- Revenue
- $21.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 74-1946756
Organization Overview
Houston Arts Alliance is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Houston Arts Alliance employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Arts Alliance 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, Houston Arts Alliance generated $21.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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.
Since 2015, Houston Arts Alliance has awarded 1,324 individual grants totaling $62,004,521. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE (HAA) PROMOTES, ENCOURAGES, AND SUSTAINS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN HOUSTON AND HARRIS COUNTY, SERVING THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND VISITORS TO THE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HAA MANAGES THE CITY OF HOUSTON'S COMPETITIVE ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM, UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY, AWARDING GRANTS TOTALING $12,114,128 THROUGH A PEER REVIEW PANEL PROCESS WHICH AWARDS ON KEY ELEMENTS SUCH AS ARTISTIC/CULTURAL MERIT, AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH, CULTURAL TOURISM IMPACT, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT ABILITY OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT.
HAA IMPLEMENTS THE GOALS AND THE VISION OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON CIVIC ART PROGRAM, WHICH IS PART OF THE CITY'S CAPITAL ASSET INVESTMENTS AND PRODUCES PERMANENT VISUAL ARTWORKS. THE CITY'S CIVIC ART ORDINANCE APPROPRIATES 1.75 PERCENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS ON QUALIFYING CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) PROJECTS. ENCOMPASSED IN THE RECITALS OF THE CIVIC ART PROGRAM ORDINANCE IS A BASIC APPRECIATION FOR THE VALUE OF THE ARTS TO HOUSTON. CIVIC ART PROJECTS INCLUDE PAINTINGS, MURALS, PRINTS, DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, FILMS, DECORATIONS, STAINED GLASS, STATUES, SCULPTURES, MONUMENTS, FOUNTAINS, ARCHES, OR OTHER STRUCTURES OF PERMANENT CHARACTER LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY. CIVIC ART CAN BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE CITY IN PARKS, LIBRARIES, AIRPORTS, POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.
THE BIPOC ARTS NETWORK & FUND (BANF) IS A MULTI-YEAR INITIATIVE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE VIBRANT BIPOC ARTS COMMUNITY OF GREATER HOUSTON IN FULLY DISPLAYING ITS POWER, VALUES AND TRADITIONS. ESTABLISHED IN 2021 AS A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY EFFORT, BANF IS STAFFED WITH ITS OWN PROJECT DIRECTOR AND GUIDED BY A STEERING COMMITTEE AND AN ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADVISORY COUNCIL AND HAS ENGAGED THE ALLIANCE AS AN OPERATIONAL PARTNER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Craig Massey Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michele Leal Farah Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Sutton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alim Adatia Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Juan Alanis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Anderson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee Art Installation | 12/30/22 | $306,000 |
Animalis Works Llc Art Installation | 12/30/22 | $247,345 |
Ty Art Llc Moving & Storage Of Artwork For Airport | 12/30/22 | $255,960 |
Touch Thirty Three Inc Multimedia Systems Deisgn | 12/30/22 | $219,618 |
Melissa Borrell Art Installation | 12/30/22 | $183,720 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $497,827 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $14,361,710 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,100,285 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,007 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,959,822 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,755,139 |
| Investment income | $17,275 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,966 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$125,769 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,603,501 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,570,095 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,544,033 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $395,647 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,045 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,263,763 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,351 |
| Other employee benefits | $223,250 |
| Payroll taxes | $112,211 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,406,177 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,963 |
| Office expenses | $238,237 |
| Information technology | $131,430 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,118 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $395,588 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,340 |
| Insurance | $25,678 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,544,264 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,255,844 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $21,244,631 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $738,315 |
| 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 | $15,446 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $197,102 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,027,792 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $63,460 |
| Total assets | $34,542,590 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $452,623 |
| Grants payable | $14,015,356 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,529,960 |
| 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 | $132,454 |
| Total liabilities | $17,130,393 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,161,099 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,251,098 |
| 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 | $34,542,590 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Houston Arts Alliance has awarded $10,505,352 in support to 98 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON PURPOSE: General support | $1,000,000 |
HOUSTON GRAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC PURPOSE: General support | $839,305 |
HOUSTON BALLET FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General support | $819,142 |
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE PURPOSE: General support | $745,723 |
CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC PURPOSE: General support | $626,034 |
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS INC PURPOSE: General support | $610,992 |