Babes Fest Inc

Organization Overview

Babes Fest Inc, operating under the name Future Front Texas, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Future Front Texas employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Future Front 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 12/2021, Future Front Texas generated $341.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $303.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.3% per year over the past 3 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUITY IN CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN TEXAS THROUGH FESTIVALS, MARKETS, EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CREATIVE LEARNING SPACES/EDUCATIONAL GUIDE & COMMUNITY RESOURCES/COMMUNITY EVENTS:WE PROVIDED MANY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR PUBLIC WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL SERIES & CONFERENCES WHICH EXPLORED CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND RESILIENCE.WE PROVIDED THE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO OUR BLOG, A LIVING COLLECTION OF FREE RESOURCE GUIDES & INTERVIEWS.OUR CREATIVE FUTURE OF TEXAS FUND AWARDED $9000 TO 10 DIFFERENT WOMEN & LGBTQ+ CREATIVE FOUNDERS, DESIGNERS, & ARTISTS IN TEXAS.OUR COMMUNITY LEADERS OF COLOR MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE PROVIDED $7000+ IN PROBONO COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR 15 LEADERS WORKING TOWARDS RACIAL JUSTICE. THE RESIDENCY NURTURES 15 TEXAS BASED ARTISTS PER YEAR, CONNECTING THEM TO COMMISSIONS WITHIN OUR PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS COLLABORATIONS WITH OUR PARTNERS. WE HOSTED NUMEROUS WORKSHOPS & GATHERINGS, SUPPORTING CREATIVE LEARNING,COMMUNITY-BUILDING & PROFESSIONAL RESILIENCE AT OUR HEADQUARTERS. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)


THROUGH OUR MARKET PROGRAM, THE FRONT MARKET, WE AMPLIFIED WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ CREATIVES, ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, FOUNDERS AND LEADERS AND PROVIDED THEM ACCESS TO NEW CUSTOMERS.WE PLANNED, PRODUCED AND PRESENTED OUR FIRST-EVER HOLIDAY SEASON OF THE FRONT MARKET, SHOWCASING MORE THAN 190 CREATIVE AND SMALL BUSINESS VENDORS IN TEXAS.TOGETHER WITH OUR OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE, THE FRONT FESTIVAL, THESE TWO SHOWCASES AMPLIFIED WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ CREATIVES, ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, FOUNDERS AND LEADERS, WHILE WELCOMING MORE THAN 4,500+ VISITORS. THESE EVENTS ALSO INCLUDED AN 150+ VENDOR LINEUP AS WELL AS 20+ ARTIST LINEUP.


THROUGH OUR FESTIVAL, THE FRONT FESTIVAL, WE PROVIDE PEFORMANCE AND COMMISSION OPPORTUNITIES TO ARTISTS, WHILE CONNECTING THEM TO NEW FANS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.


DUE TO COVID SHUTDOWNS,OUR BIANNUAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CONFERENCE, WORK, WAS NOT ACTIVE IN 2021 OR 2022 BUT WILL RETURN AT A LATER DATE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$19,495
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $49,830
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$196,889
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$266,214
Total Program Service Revenue$69,486
Investment income $0
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 $5,292
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $340,992

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Babes Fest Inc has recieved totaling $95,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arts Business Collaborative Inc

Long Island City, NY

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, GENDER AFFIRMING SURGERIES, AND MEDICAL BILLS FOR BLACK TRANS ARTISTS.

$75,000
Bbb Serving The Heart Of Texas

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF

$20,000
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