Arts Connect Houston is located in Houston, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Arts Connect Houston employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Connect Houston 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 06/2023, Arts Connect Houston generated $651.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (32.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $529.2k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Arts Connect Houston has awarded 73 individual grants totaling $935,458. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-IMPACT ARTS EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARTS CONNECT HOUSTON (ACH) IS A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE A COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO ACHIEVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND EXPAND STUDENTS' ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-IMPACT ARTS EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, ACH PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE'S PROGRAMS.
ARTS CONNECT HOUSTON (ACH) IS A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE A COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO ACHIEVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND EXPAND STUDENTS' ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-IMPACT ARTS EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, ACH PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE'S PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brenda Peters-Chase President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Anderson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Mcbride Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Nyquist Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alim Adatia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Juan Alanis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $75,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $576,104 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $645 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $651,104 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $152 |
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 | $651,756 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $214,795 |
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. | $59,209 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,368 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,729 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,368 |
Payroll taxes | $10,113 |
Fees for services: Management | $43,460 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,958 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,325 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,318 |
Advertising and promotion | $318 |
Office expenses | $5,526 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,664 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,069 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $4,176 |
Total functional expenses | $529,241 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,600,530 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,152 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $282,498 |
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 | $21,811 |
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 | $1,919,991 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,700 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $815,435 |
Total liabilities | $856,135 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $790,825 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $273,031 |
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 | $1,919,991 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arts Connect Houston has awarded $510,561 in support to 34 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ALLEY THEATRE PURPOSE: HISD Arts eduction programs | $21,000 |
AMERICAN FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS PURPOSE: HISD Arts eduction programs | $5,500 |
ART LEAGUE HOUSTON PURPOSE: HISD Arts eduction programs | $16,000 |
COMMUNITY ARTISTS COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: HISD Arts eduction programs | $18,000 |
CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON PURPOSE: HISD Arts eduction programs | $21,000 |
DA CAMERA SOCIETY OF TEXAS PURPOSE: HISD Arts eduction programs | $18,096 |