Blue Lapis Light Inc
- Assets
- $940.1k
- Revenue
- $434.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 08/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 90-0141410
Organization Overview
Blue Lapis Light Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Lapis Light Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Lapis Light Inc 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, Blue Lapis Light Inc generated $434.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE TRANSCENDENT WORKS OF BEAUTY THAT ARE OFFERED, WITHOUT RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION, AS PRAYERS FOR THE PLANET. USING AERIAL TECHNIQUES INFORMED BY CLASSICAL, INTERPRETIVE AND MODERN DANCE, BLUE LAPIS LIGHT IS COMMITTED TO CHALLENGING PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS AND INSPIRING OUR AUDIENCES WITH A SENSE OF WONDER. BLUE LAPIS LIGHT IS A SITE-SPECIFIC AERIAL DANCE COMPANY FOUNDED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, SALY JACQUES, IN 2005. JACQUES' EARLIER WORKS ENCOMPASSED SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND SPIRITUAL THEMES, AND THESE PERFORMANCES HAVE EVOLVED TO EXPLORE DANCE IN THE AIR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEACHING STUDIO - BY THE MIDDLE OF 2021 BLUE LAPIS LIGHT WAS BACK TO FULL STUDIO CLASSES FOLLOWING THE PANDEMIC AND ABLE TO ENGAGE OVER 500 STUDENTS. THERE WAS A STUDENT SHOWCASE PERFORMED AT THE STUDIO FOR FREE, ALLOWING TEACHERS AND STUDENT PARENTS TO ATTEND AND SEE WHAT THEIR STUDENTS HAD BEEN WORKING ON THAT YEAR.
MULTIMEDIA DANCE PERFORMANCES - BLUE LAPIS LIGHT PRESENTED EDGE OF GRACE, A SCAFFOLDING PIECE, ON THE BLL PROPERTY. HAVING TO SOCIAL DISTANCE AND PROVIDE LIMITED SEATING CAUSED A DECREASE IN THE TYPICAL AUDIENCES BLL HAS. THE SHOW HAD ABOUT 1500 PEOPLE OVER 8 SHOWS. WE WERE ALSO ENGAGED FOR MULTIPLE COMMISSIONED WORKS AT THE END OF 2021. "LIVE THE DREAM" AT 800 CONGRESS; AKIRE PRODUCTIONS AT THE HOLIDAY INN; AND AT THE MENIL MUSEUM IN HOUSTON WHICH WAS SADLY CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sally Jacques Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $78,271 |
Evalyn Stroud President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Colleen Terkel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sarah Racanelli-Carter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tracey Ramsey-Abbott Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John Rosato Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $103,138 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $107,159 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $107,505 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,236 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $317,802 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,139 |
| Investment income | $2,342 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$4,257 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,814 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $434,212 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $78,271 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,827 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $114,590 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,754 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,194 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,084 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,393 |
| Office expenses | $1,688 |
| Information technology | $9,302 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,475 |
| Travel | $93 |
| 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 | $6,992 |
| Insurance | $16,374 |
| All other expenses | $4,194 |
| Total functional expenses | $350,785 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350,961 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,894 |
| 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 | $578,232 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1 |
| Total assets | $940,088 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $19,618 |
| 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 | $215,612 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,937 |
| Total liabilities | $237,167 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $702,921 |
| 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 | $940,088 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Blue Lapis Light Inc has recieved totaling $30,739.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bbb Serving The Heart Of Texas Austin, TX PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,648 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91 |
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|---|---|---|
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dallas, TX | $3,130,150 | $4,819,312 |
The National Institute Of Flamenco Albuquerque, NM | $1,256,299 | $925,793 |
Willow Pregnancy Support Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $4,591,232 | $1,353,608 |
Bruce Wood Dance Co Inc Dallas, TX | $470,098 | $915,210 |
Kids Excel El Paso Inc El Paso, TX | $1,016,521 | $451,099 |
Dance Masters Of America Inc Metairie, LA | $3,462,834 | $1,007,358 |
Allison Orr Dance Inc Austin, TX | $649,640 | $528,274 |
Houston International Dance Coalition Houston, TX | $3,138 | $445,736 |
Dancing Grounds New Orleans, LA | $219,080 | $454,789 |
Moving Arts Espanola Velarde, NM | $253,404 | $425,749 |
Open Dance Project Houston, TX | $419,792 | $565,384 |