Lawndale Art And Performance Center

Organization Overview

Lawndale Art And Performance Center is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Lawndale Art And Performance Center employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawndale Art And Performance Center 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 07/2022, Lawndale Art And Performance Center generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $450.8k during the year ending 07/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITIES WITH EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAWNDALE SERVES AS AN INTIMATE GATHERING PLACE FOR EXPERIENCING NEW ART AND IDEAS. OUR CORE PROGRAMMING COMPRISES ORIGINAL EXHIBITIONS AND COMMISSIONED WORKS THROUGH OUR MARY E. BAWDEN SCULPTURE GARDEN AND MAIN STREET WINDOWS PROJECT. LAWNDALE'S PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE ARTIST-DRIVEN CONVERSATIONS, LECTURES, AND WORKSHOPS; LITERARY READINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FELLOW ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; MUSICAL PERFORMANCES THROUGH OUR THEY WHO SOUND SERIES; AND SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF AN ADVISORY BOARD COMPOSED OF ARTISTS, CURATORS, AND SCHOLARS, LAWNDALE'S MISSION PRIORITIZES BOTH MERIT AND A BALANCE OF DIVERSE ARTISTIC PRACTICES THAT EQUITABLY REFLECTS HOUSTON'S EXPANDING POPULATION.


THE ARTIST STUDIO PROGRAM (ASP) EXEMPLIFIES LAWNDALE'S STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING THE CAREERS OF VISUAL ARTISTS IN THE GULF COAST REGION. SINCE 2006, ASP HAS BECOME A CRUCIAL HUB FOR HOUSTON'S CREATIVE COMMUNITY, THANKS TO THE STEADY PIPELINE OF ARTISTS THE RESIDENCY ATTRACTS, MANY OF WHOM HAD PREVIOUSLY EXISTED ON THE FRINGES. ASP INVITES THREE ARTISTS ANNUALLY FOR A NINE-MONTH RESIDENCY FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY. EACH RESIDENT ARTIST RECEIVES A MONTHLY STIPEND OF $750 TOWARD THE COST OF LIVING, A $2,000 MATERIALS STIPEND FOR THE CREATION OF NEW WORK, 24-HOUR ACCESS TO A PRIVATE STUDIO, AND THE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT OF LAWNDALE, INCLUDING REGULAR STUDIO VISITS WITH AREA ARTISTS, CURATORS, AND ACADEMICS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.EACH SPRING, LAWNDALE MOUNTS AN EXHIBITION OF THE RESIDENTS' WORK PRODUCED DURING THE RESIDENCY TERM. EACH RESIDENT ARTIST LEADS INDIVIDUALIZED PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR EXHIBITION TO COMPLEMENT THEIR ARTWORK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Mitchell
Executive Director To 11/21
$68,809
Anna Walker
Executive Director From 10/21
$16,851
Adrienne Moeller
Treasurer
$0
Jessica Seff
Chair
$0
Mary Catherine Jones
Vice Chair
$0
Meghan Miller
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$13,215
Fundraising events$55,961
Related organizations$0
Government grants $43,250
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,456,383
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $34,688
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,568,809
Total Program Service Revenue$3,613
Investment income $210
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$20,225
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,552,407

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Lawndale Art And Performance Center has recieved totaling $767,496.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Brown Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: ACQUISITION OF 4900 MAIN STREET AND OPERATING SUPPORT

$250,000
Houston Arts Alliance

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: Let creativity happen

$176,796
The Elkins Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE 4900 MAIN STREET CAPITAL EXPANSION

$100,000
Houston Endowment Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$65,000
Houston Endowment Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$65,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$50,200
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