Luminaria is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Luminaria employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Luminaria 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, Luminaria generated $478.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $468.7k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LUMINARIA DELIVERS A CONTEMPORARY ARTS PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES A FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL STATURE; SUPPORTS DOWNTOWN & THE URBAN CORE; AND BRINGS ATTENTION TO SAN ANTONIO'S MULTI-ARTS CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LUMINARIA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FESTIVAL:LUMINARIA IS BEST KNOWN FOR ITS FREE CONTEMPORARY ARTS FESTIVAL WHICH DRAWS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA EACH YEAR. THE FESTIVAL FEATURED OVER 100 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS FEATURING FINE ART, FILM, POETRY, LARGE ART INSTALLATIONS, DIGITAL ART, AND LIVE MUSIC. ARTISTS FROM THE SAN ANTONIO AREA COMPRISED THE MAJORITY OF FEATURED ARTISTS ACCOMPANIED BY ARTISTS FROM AUSTIN, LAREDO, HOUSTON, NEW YORK CITY, MEXICO CITY, MONTERREY, THE NETHERLANDS, SOUTH KOREA, UK, SYRIA, AND PALESTINE.
LUMINARIA PLACEMAKINGIN THE SUMMER OF 2023, LUMINARIA HELD CONCERTS AT THE ESPEE AT ST. PAUL SQUARE. ON JULY 26, LUMINARIA PRESENTS AN EVENING DEDICATED TO WOMEN IN THE ARTS FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY INDIE-SYNTH ARTIST ILA MINORI, HIGH FEMME STARLET SHAYLA SHIMMY, SINGER-SONGWRITER SATARA, AND A GLITH SYNTH POP MUSIC EXPERIENCE BY BRAINWAVVE. ON AUGUST 30, LUMINARIA PRESENTS AN EVENING OF TEX-MEX MUSIC & MUSINGS FEATURING MAX AND JOSH BACA OF LOS TEXMANIACS AND AFRO-NATIVE AMERICAN SINGER-SONGWRITER NICKY DIAMONDS. PLUS, SPOKEN WORD BY TACO-POET EDDIE VEGA.
LUMINARIA ARTIST FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAMSTHE WORKING ARTIST FUND CONTINUES TO AWARD UP TO $550 FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES PER ARTIST LIVING AND WORKING IN BEXAR COUNTY. FIFTEEN OUT OF 58 APPLICANTS WERE AWARDED FOR SUPPORT WITH WORKSHOPS, TRAVEL, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, PHOTOSHOOTS, MENTORSHIP, WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING INITIATIVES. TO DATE, THE WORKING ARTIST FUND HAS AWARDED $89,831 TO 175 ARTISTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Yadhira Lozano Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $73,172 |
Eric Michael Garza Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eduardo Garcia Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lara August Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Lloyd Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Hardberger Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $274,058 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $204,418 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $478,476 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $478,477 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,001 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $73,172 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,293 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $38,058 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,195 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,510 |
Fees for services: Management | $200 |
Fees for services: Legal | $434 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,328 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,253 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,769 |
Office expenses | $10,535 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,031 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $78 |
Insurance | $1,375 |
All other expenses | $11,390 |
Total functional expenses | $468,658 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,139 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,845 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $70,149 |
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 | $2,015 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $134,148 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,148 |
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 | $134,148 |