Gemini Series Inc

Organization Overview

Gemini Series Inc, operating under the name Gemini Ink, is located in San Antonio, TX. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gemini Ink employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gemini Ink 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, Gemini Ink generated $572.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $375.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GEMINI INK TEACHES THE CRAFT OF WRITING TO PEOPLE OF ALL SKILL LEVELS SO THEY CAN BRING THEIR STORIES TO LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PUBLIC CLASSES & EVENTS- OFFERS FAIR-COST, FEE-BASED WORKSHOPS AND MANY FREE LITERARY EVENTS AND MONTHLY WRITING LABS, ALL LED BY PROFESSIONAL WRITERS SCHOLARS, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTISTS. ALL OF OUR CLASSES & EVENTS CREATE A SPACE FOR SERIOUS ARTISTIC, INTELLECTUAL, AND COMMUNITY-SPIRITED DIALOGUE & ARE OFFERED VIRTUALLY AS WELL AS IN-PERSON. ACCOMMODATING JOB AND FAMILY SCHEDULES AND LIMITED BUDGETS, ALL CLASSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TEACHERS' CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT, AND GEMINI INK WORKS TO SECURE UNDERWRITING TO PROVIDE FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP ENSURE THE DIVERSITY OF OUR CLASSES. OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR EMERGING WRITERS IS ALSO A PART OF THIS BRANCH OF PROGRAMMING.


PARTNER CLASSES- SENDS PROFESSIONAL WRITERS INTO DIVERSE COMMUNITY SETTINGS TO WORK ALONGSIDE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, NEEDS, INTERESTS AND ABILITIES FOR FREE. WITH AN AVERAGE RATIO OF 10:1, OUR WRITERS-IN-RESIDENCE WORK CLOSELY WITH STUDENTS TO CREATE DYNAMIC WRITING PROJECTS THAT CHALLENGE THEM, OFTEN REFLECTING THEIR OWN LIVES. THESE WRITING WORKSHOPS BUILD CRITICAL READING AND WRITING SKILLS IN THE PROCESS. OFFERED FREE TO THE POPULATIONS WE SERVE, PARTNER CLASSES ARE SUPPORTED BY GRANTS OR FEE-FOR-SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH THE PARTNER SITE. PARTNER CLASSES SERVES AN ESTIMATED 1300 STUDENTS EACH YEAR WITH 75% OF THOSE BEING PEOPLE OF COLOR.


AUTOGRAPH SERIES- PRESENTS WRITERS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STATURE- MANY OF THE RECIPIENTS OF MAJOR PRIZES SUCH AS THE PULITZER OR NATIONAL BOOK AWARD- IN FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES FOLLOWED BY AN AUDIENCE Q&A AND BOOK SIGNING. OURS IS ONE OF THE FEW SUCH SERIES IN THE NATION OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT NO COST. AUTOGRAPH SERIES IS PARTIALLY SUPPORTED BY A TICKETED LUNCHEON WITH THE VISITING WRITER. PREVIOUS AUTOGRAPH WRITERS INCLUDE MARGARET ATWOOD, U.S. PEOT LAUREATE JUAN FELIPE HERRERA, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BEN FOUNTAIN, AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER POET TERRANCE HAYES, AMONG OTHERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alexandra Van DE Kamp
Executive Director/ex-Officio
$60,000
Charles Massiatte
President
$0
Martin Rico
Executive Chair
$0
Christa Squyres
Member
$0
John Phillip Santos
Member
$0
Cary Clack
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$8,973
Fundraising events$61,880
Related organizations$0
Government grants $236,594
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$120,264
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$427,711
Total Program Service Revenue$53,251
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 $572,307

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Gemini Series Inc has recieved totaling $137,199.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Rackspace Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: GEMINI INK IS AN AFTERSCHOOL CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN WINDCREST ELEMENTARY AND CAMELOT ELEMENTARY. GEMINI INK EXECUTES A CURRICULUM THAT ALLOWS STUDENT SELF-EXPRESSION AND SELF-EXPLORATION THROUGH CREATIVE WRITTING

$32,188
San Antonio Area Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26,000
National Book Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT

$25,000
Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: ASSIST CHILDREN

$15,000
The Poetry Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EMERGENCY GRANT

$15,000
Elizabeth Huth Maddux Charitable Foundation

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$10,000
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