Art Spark Texas is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Art Spark Texas employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Art Spark Texas 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 09/2023, Art Spark Texas generated $529.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $493.3k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ISSION OF ART SPARK TEXAS IS TO CHALLENGE THE PERCEPTIONS OF HOW PEOPLE CONTRIBUTE BY CREATING AN ARTS-INSPIRED INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY ARTS PROVIDED WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SELL THEIR WORK AT LOCAL AND STATEWIDE EVENTS. IN 2022-23 WE OFFERED IN-PERSON EXHIBITS AND CLASSES AT OUR NEW OFFICE LOCATION, WHILE STILL PROVIDING ARTIST WORKSHOPS VIRTUALLY. APPROXIMATELY 2,000 EMERGING AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS WERE OFFERED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN VISUAL ART, PERFORMANCE, CREATIVE WRITING, DANCE, AND MEDIA. WE HOSTED OUR FIRST HOLIDAY ARTS SHOW AT OUR NEW OFFICE AND JOINED THE EAST AUSTIN GALLEY TOUR TO HOST MONTHLY EXHIBITIONS. PRODUCED SECOND SEASON OF TRUE TALES BY DISABILITY ADVOCATES PODCAST FEATURING STORIES BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND WITH OVER 3,500 DOWNLOADS. THE TEXAS VETERANS STRONG PROGRAM (FORMERLY DISTINGUISHED ARTIST VETERANS) CONTINUES TO SERVE OVER 700 VETERANS BY OFFERING MULTI-ARTS IN-PERSON RETREATS AND VIRTUAL CLASSES ACROSS THE STATE. WE ALSO CO-HOSTED A VIRTUAL EXHIBITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BHIL HAUS ARTS AND OFFERED FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO TWO LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Griebel President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Loughran Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Larry Raper Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Meaghan Morgan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Samina Sarwat Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susanne Graves Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $182,809 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85,200 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $268,009 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $251,598 |
Investment income | $13 |
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 | $529,723 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,293 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,678 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $183,535 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $29,958 |
Payroll taxes | $18,622 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,635 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,507 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,827 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,267 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,927 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,198 |
All other expenses | $25,832 |
Total functional expenses | $493,283 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,667 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,347 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,967 |
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 | $1,378 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,875 |
Total assets | $212,234 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,521 |
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 | $21,875 |
Total liabilities | $27,396 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $183,296 |
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 | $212,234 |