Dallas Center For Photography

Organization Overview

Dallas Center For Photography is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dallas Center For Photography employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Center For Photography 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 12/2023, Dallas Center For Photography generated $254.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $290.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DALLAS CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A FOCAL POINT FOR CREATORS AND APPRECIATORS OF ALL FORMS OF PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, EXHIBITIONS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR SPECIALLY CURATED MIX OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING SESSIONS WERE OFFERED IN THE DALLAS COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. TECHNICAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES HELP ENHANCE BASIC TO ADVANCED SKILLS, SUCH AS UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE, FOCUS, AND METERING. CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES HELP INSTILL INTENTIONAL COMPOSITION SKILLS THAT LEAD TO MORE BALANCED AND COMPELLING PHOTOS. IN 2023, WE HAD 326 UNIQUE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN 41 CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. FOR PRIVATE TUTORING, OUR INSTRUCTORS PROVIDED OVER 50 HOURS TO 32 INDIVIDUALS SEEKING MORE PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY.


DCP WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT PEOPLE WITH AN INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY NEED A PLACE TO CALL HOME. BECOMING A MEMBER OF DCP SUPPORTED OUR PROGRAMS, CONNECTED MEMBERS TO THE LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY, AND OFFERED BENEFITS LIKE DISCOUNTS ON DCP CLASSES, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE LISTED IN THE DCP MEMBER DIRECTORY WITH A LINK TO THEIR PERSONAL WEBSITE, ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXHIBIT WORK IN OUR GALLERY IN THE MEMBER-ONLY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION. OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDED FREE TICKETS TO ALL DCP EVENTS, DISCOUNTS ON PRODUCTS FROM OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS, PRIVATE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS, AND A ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING SESSION. IN 2023, WE HAD AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF 190 MEMBERS BY THE END OF JULY.


DCP LAUNCHED ITS "ROOTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY:" OUTREACH PROGRAM IN 2022. THESE FIELD TRIPS TO DCP HELPED NORTH TEXAS' UNDER-RESOURCED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND CRITICALLY ANALYZE PHOTOGRAPHY AND ITS HISTORY, WHILE EXPERIENCING A WALK-IN CAMERA OBSCURA, DARKROOM DEMOS, AND A GUIDED TOUR OF THE CURRENT EXHIBITION IN DCP'S COMMUNITY GALLERY. IN THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, WE SERVED 199 STUDENTS WITH THIS PROGRAM IN 8 FIELD TRIPS. OUR 2000 SQUARE FOOT DCP GALLERY WAS THE ONLY NONPROFIT EXHIBITION SPACE DEDICATED TO SHOWCASING PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE REGION. THE GALLERY WAS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. EXHIBITIONS HIGHLIGHTED THE WORK OF OUR VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND GROUPS, ALONG WITH SINGLE-ARTIST SHOWS AND JURIED COMPETITIONS THAT DISPLAYED THE DIVERSITY OF TALENT IN OUR REGION. DCP EXHIBITED 4 GALLERY SHOWS IN 2023 WITH AN OPENING RECEPTION FOR EACH SHOW. OVER 677 VISITORS CAME TO THE GALLERY IN 2023. DCP ALSO HOSTED 2 PANEL DISCUSSIONS BY LOCAL AND NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ATTENDED BY A TOTAL OF 69 PEOPLE. IN 2023, DCP OFFERED PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES FREE OF CHARGE TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LIKE KLYDE WARREN PARK AND BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. APPROXIMATELY 99 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATED IN THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Winnie Huff
Board Chair 1/23-6/23
$0
Chapman Bauerlein
Board Chair 7/23-12/23
$0
Robert Moore
Board Treasurer
$0
Jo Mattison
Board Secretary
$0
John Graham
Board Member
$0
Julie Tidwell
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$28,699
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$64,670
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $19,565
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$93,369
Total Program Service Revenue$119,114
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 $40,497
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $254,197

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