Spacetaker
- Assets
- $575.8k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 30-0223932
Organization Overview
Spacetaker, operating under the name Fresh Arts, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2004. 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 12/2022, Fresh Arts employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fresh Arts 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 12/2022, Fresh Arts generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $826.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Fresh Arts has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $539,858. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER HOUSTON ARTISTS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD KNOWLEDGE, AMPLIFY LOCAL RESOURCES, AND CONNECT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: FRESH ARTS OFFERS A MODEL C FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FIDUCIARY OVERSIGHT & OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO HELP BUILD THE CAPACITY OF CHARITABLE ARTS PROJECTS. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ALLOWS HOUSTON-AREA SMALL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS & ARTIST-LED COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR THEIR WORK THROUGH OTHERWISE INACCESSIBLE GRANTS, CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, & INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS. IN 2022, FRESH ARTS DISTRIBUTED $304,879 TO 23 PROJECTS ACROSS MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: FRESH ARTS SUPPORTS THE LOCAL ARTS ECOSYSTEM THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF ARTS DISTRICT HOUSTON (ADHOU), THE SPACE TAKING ARTIST RESIDENCY (STAR), & ART ON TAP. OUR PROGRAMMING IN ADHOU, A STATE-DESIGNATED CULTURAL DISTRICT & HOME TO 500+ LOCAL ARTISTS, CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK & FOR THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN ARTS ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS. STAR IS AN ONGOING SIX-WEEK OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERREPRESENTED LOCAL ARTISTS TO UTILIZE PUBLIC SPACE IN INNOVATIVE WAYS. STAR & ADHOU PROVIDE MORE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CITY'S DIVERSE ARTIST COMMUNITY & FREE, HIGH-QUALITY ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR 330,000 RESIDENTS & VISITORS ANNUALLY. ART ON TAP, OUR ARTS EVENTS NEWSLETTER, HAS 6,000+ SUBSCRIBERS & PROVIDES FREE LISTINGS FOR 1,500 LOCAL EVENTS ANNUALLY.
SKILL BUILDING PROGRAMS: FRESH ARTS' SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR CREATIVES INCLUDE IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS; THE EIGHT-WEEK ARTIST INC INTENSIVE SEMINAR, ARTIST-CENTRIC EVENTS; A CAREER-FOCUSED PODCAST, & FREE ONLINE RESOURCES INCLUDING AN ARTIST REGISTRY, DOWNLOADABLE TOOLKITS, VIDEO WORKSHOPS, ARTIST OPPORTUNITY BOARD, & MORE. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT ARTISTS & ARTS COLLECTIVES IN CULTIVATING AUDIENCES, FOSTERING ARTISTIC GROWTH, & BUILDING FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Kelley Sec/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Bell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marita Fairbanks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edgar Medina Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Staple Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Phelan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $363,506 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $599,042 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $962,548 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,076 |
| Investment income | $6 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,843 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,014,473 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $304,879 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $217,065 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,506 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,405 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,490 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,518 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,425 |
| Office expenses | $10,755 |
| Information technology | $17,943 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,787 |
| Travel | $1,829 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,283 |
| All other expenses | $121,439 |
| Total functional expenses | $826,324 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $396,129 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $175,696 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,000 |
| Total assets | $575,825 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,473 |
| Grants payable | $41,897 |
| 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 | -$1 |
| Total liabilities | $49,369 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $439,048 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,408 |
| 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 | $575,825 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Spacetaker has awarded $198,985 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GARZA STUDIOS PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $25,000 |
DANCE AFRIKANA LLC PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $11,077 |
HOUSTON CLIMATE JUSTICE MUSEUM PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $17,203 |
TAZEEN ZAHIDA LLC PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $5,000 |
TEXAS SALSA CONGRESS PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $27,369 |
MONARCH CHAMBER PLAYERS PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship | $23,351 |