Dallas Contemporary

Organization Overview

Dallas Contemporary is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dallas Contemporary employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Contemporary 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, Dallas Contemporary generated $1.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m 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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DALLAS CONTEMPORARY PRESENTS ART IN A FORUM THAT CULTIVATES ARTISTS, IGNITES LEARNING AND INSPIRES THE COMMUNITY. DALLAS CONTEMPORARY IS A NON-COLLECTING ART MUSEUM PRESENTING NEW AND CHALLENGING IDEAS FROM REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THE INSTITUTION IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING THE PUBLIC THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS: A NON-COLLECTING KUNSTHALLE-STYLE ART SPACE, DALLAS CONTEMPORARY PROVIDES A SHOWCASE FOR EMERGING ARTISTS FROM TEXAS AND AROUND THE WORLD, PLACING TEXAS ARTISTS IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT AND BRINGING THE INSPIRATION OF CONTEMPORARY ART TO DALLAS. IT PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE, WELCOMING SPACE WHERE ARTISTS, THE ART-SAVVY, AND ART NOVICES OF ALL AGES CAN COME SEE, ENJOY AND BROADEN THEIR ARTISTIC HORIZONS. DURING 2021, DALLAS CONTEMPORARY ENGAGED 15,000+ VISITORS THROUGH 9 MAJOR EXHIBITIONS. EVEN 43 YEARS AFTER OUR FOUNDING, IT WAS A YEAR OF FIRSTS HERE AT DALLAS CONTEMPORARY. WE COMMISSIONED NEW WORKS FROM ARTISTS AT A POINT OF INFLECTION IN THEIR CAREERS. AUSTIN-BASED ARTIST ARIEL REN JACKSON DEBUTED A LYRICAL FILM ESSAY, TOMOO GOKITA FORAYED INTO EXPLORING COLOR AND RENATA MORALES BROUGHT TOGETHER DRAWING, CERAMIC, SOUND AND VIDEO IN A YEAR-LONG, MULTIMEDIA PROJECT -- THESE MARKED THE FIRST EVER MUSEUM SOLO SHOWS FOR JACKSON, GOKITA AND MORALES.


EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIP: DALLAS CONTEMPORARYS EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY ART FIRSTHAND. THERE ARE MULTIPLE LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP AND A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM. MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS ACCESS TO ATTEND EXHIBITION PREVIEWS, VISITS WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS HOSTED BY DC. THE EDUCATION OFFERINGS INCLUDE CHIT CHAT SESSIONS FOR ATTENDEES TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS, SCHOOL AND PUBLIC TOURS, SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND WRITING AND DRAWING SESSIONS HOSTED BY LOCAL ARTISTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peter Doroshenko
Executive Dir.
$215,375
Carolina Alvarez-Mathies
Executive Dir.
$142,875
Laurie A Farrell
Senior Curator
$116,917
Harris Polakoff
Treasurer
$0
Laree Hulshoff
Vice President
$0
Rodger Kobes
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Dietl International
Fine Art Services
$343,527
Elleco Construction
Construction
$235,138
The Box Company
Art Work Transport
$153,604
Sutton
Art Pr
$130,557
Transport Consultants
Art Shipping
$359,923
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $254,204
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$801,108
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,229
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,055,312
Total Program Service Revenue$598,659
Investment income $1,005
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $14,567
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,729,811

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Dallas Contemporary has recieved totaling $120,573.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kaleta A Doolin Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: GIFT MADE TO SUPPORT THE SHILPA GUPTA EXHIBITION;

$35,000
Merrymac Mckinley Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC ART MUSEUM

$20,000
Taca Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: ARTS

$15,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$15,000
Bryant & Nancy Hanley Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$10,000
William F And Patricia L Millerfamily Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$9,166
Ending Balance$9,166

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