The Fine Arts Foundation
- Assets
- $155.0k
- Revenue
- $121.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 10/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0115712
Organization Overview
The Fine Arts Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fine Arts Foundation 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, Fine Arts Foundation generated $121.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $97.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.8% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE THE ARTS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE SO THAT THEY CAN APPRECIATE THEIR CULTURAL VALUE AND INFLUENCE. OUR MAIN EMPHASIS IS ON "FOLK ART" AS EXPRESSED IN MUSIC AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CELTIC AND BRITTISH ISLES TRADITION. WE ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON ASSISTING STUDENTS AND SPECIALLY CHALLENGE INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY. WE SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING BASIC ASSISTANCE TO SUCH PERSONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION ON WHICH CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT MAY PROGRESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CULTURAL EDUCATION AND MENTORING: COUNSELING AND MENTORING PROVIDED FOR THOSE ASPIRING TO IMPROVE CULTURALLY. WE INCLUDE A CONCERN FOR SPECIALLY CHALLENGED ASPIRANTS. SPECIALLY CHALLENGED, BUT GIFTED, INDIVIDUALS ARE MENTORED SO THAT THIER ABILITIES ARE NUTURED AND DEVELOPED SOCIALLY AND CULTURALLY, ESPECIALLY BY "KINESTHETIC LEARNING", THROUGH MOVEMENT AND SPORTS. ATTENTION IS PROVIDED TO THEIR BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS BOOKS, COMPUTER ACCESS, INSTUMENTS, CLOTHES AND TEMPORARY FOOD AND SHELTER WHEN REQUIRED. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH AND CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATIONS EQUIPED FOR THIS SERVICE. OUR SUPPORT SERVED 1500 PERSONS.
CULTURAL STUDIES: RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS ON ASPECTS OF CULTURE, INCLUDING MUSIC, ART, RELIGION AND HISTORY. PRESENTED IN GROUPS AND IN PERSONAL CONSULTATION THROUGH LECTURES AND INTERNET. SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON JEWISH/CHRISTIAN MUSIC LITERATURE, AND CULTURE. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO TEXAS STUDENTS ON NATIVE AMERICAN FOLK ART AND TRADITION. 2500 PERSONS WERE SERVED.
PERFORMANCE EDUCATION PROJECTS: THE FOUNDATION LIBRARY PROVIDED DRAMA, SPEECH, AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE APPRECIATION OF AMERICAN FOLK ART AND CUTURE WITH AN EARLY EMPHASIS ON EARLY AMERICAN FOLK TALES AND BIBLICAL INTERPRETATIONS. GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION WERE PROVIDED FOR THE STUDY OF BIBLICAL MUSIC, AND WELL AS CELTIC AND NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURES. 2000 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
HELPED TO DEVELOP MUSICAL PROGRAMS AND SKILL IN THE MIDDLE EAST WITH REMEMBER THE RIVER PROGRAM THAT WE PROVIDE SCHOLORSHIPS, TEACHING PROGRAMS, INSTRUMENTS, AND RECORDINGS ON SITE IN THAT COUNTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James P Arnold President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $13,800 |
Carol Warren Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Sheri Hausey Historian | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $118,641 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,641 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,263 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $121,904 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,679 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $13,800 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,699 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $97,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $154,962 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $154,962 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $22,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $22,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $132,962 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $154,962 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Fine Arts Foundation has awarded $80,679 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: OUTREACH , RESEARCH | $30,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: OUTREACH, COUNCILING | $30,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: REAEARCH COUNCILING | $20,679 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Fine Arts Foundation has recieved totaling $4,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | $4,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dallas Contemporary Dallas, TX | $3,580,432 | $1,729,811 |
Louisiana Art And Science Museum Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $6,561,733 | $3,010,375 |
Kid Smart New Orleans, LA | $1,431,671 | $1,483,541 |
Glass Control Inc Emp Ben Tr Lubbock, TX | $187,823 | $1,183,121 |
Ballroom Cultural Arts Foundation Marfa, TX | $1,422,501 | $1,165,140 |
Gil And Dody Weaver Foundation Dallas, TX | $0 | $964,218 |
Fotofest Inc Houston, TX | $1,959,929 | $2,155,129 |
Interform Springdale, AR | $499,617 | $931,526 |
Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Inc Eureka Springs, AR | $3,726,831 | $2,341,148 |
Dallas Spark Dallas, TX | $494,166 | $779,653 |
Valere B Potter Trust Uw Dallas, TX | $5,062,926 | $695,206 |
Creative Arts Center Of Dallas Dallas, TX | $609,840 | $730,284 |