Rothko Chapel

Organization Overview

Rothko Chapel is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Rothko Chapel employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rothko Chapel 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 06/2022, Rothko Chapel generated $6.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ROTHKO CHAPEL PROVIDES ART STEWARDSHIP, VISITOR HOSPITALITY, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ROTHKO CHAPEL'S PUBLIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SPACE FOR DIALOGUE ON CRITICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL STATE OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. MANY OF OUR PROGRAMS INTEGRATE SPIRITUALITY AND THE ARTS. OUR INTERFAITH DIALOGUE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER INTERFAITH AND INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, WHICH IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO CULTIVATE PEACE AND COOPERATION IN THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.


THE ROTHKO CHAPEL ARCHIVES ACT AS THE ORGANIZATION'S INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY AND PROVIDE IMPORTANT INSIGHT INTO THE CHAPEL'S UNIQUE LEGACY. THIS GROWING COLLECTION PRESERVES THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY AND DOCUMENTS ITS ONGOING IMPACT, PARTICULARLY IN CONTEMPORARY AND SACRED ART, ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE, AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS.


ROTHKO CHAPEL CONTINUED ITS OPENING SPACES CAPITAL PROJECT TO RESTORE THE CHAPEL. IN ADDITION, IT EXPANDED ITS CAMPUS BY CONSTRUCTING A NEW WELCOME AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CENTER, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, AND LIBRARY, CREATING NEW AND ENHANCED GREEN SPACES, BUILDING ITS ENDOWMENT FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE, AND EXPANDING PROGRAMMING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Leslie
Executive Director
$173,478
Thuy Tran
Dir. Of Advancement
$107,190
Michael Hudson
Dir. Of Finance & Operations
$103,009
Ernesto Maldonado
Secretary
$0
Michael Piana
Chair
$0
Troy Porter
Vice Chair/treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Architect Research Office
Architect
$292,259
Dini Spheris
Fundraising
$104,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$454,214
Related organizations$0
Government grants $304,533
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,623,506
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $391,781
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,382,253
Total Program Service Revenue$31,171
Investment income $280,000
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $421,655
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,301
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $34,348
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,150,728

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Rothko Chapel has recieved totaling $789,724.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Andrew W Mellon Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PLANNING PROCESS FOR PROGRAMMING, SPECIFICALLY CROSS-SECTOR WORK RELATED TO ART, SPIRITUALITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

$350,000
M D Anderson Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: OPENING SPACES CAMPAIGN

$100,000
Houston Endowment Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$75,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT FOR ROTHKO CHAPELS 2021 SYMPOSIUM: BEYOND THE RHETORIC: CIVIL RIGHTS & OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

$50,000
Brown Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Houston Arts Alliance

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General support

$26,171
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$16,976,091
Earnings-$2,247,147
Other Expense$725,000
Ending Balance$14,003,944

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