EIN 75-1575687

Dallas Contemporary

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
State
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Dallas Contemporary showcases contemporary art through exhibitions and performances, fostering community engagement and educational initiatives while navigating the dynamic landscape of artistic practice.
Total revenues
$2,453,284
2023
Total expenses
$2,580,165
2023
Total assets
$4,055,485
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Dallas Contemporary

Events and exhibitions: see schedule oevents and exhibitions: a non-collecting kunsthalle-style art space, Dallas Contemporary is a museum that has the privilege of presenting the forefront of Contemporary artistic practice and artistic production through exhibitions, performances, and public programs, to advance the discovery and appreciation of the art of this moment. During 2023, Dallas Contemporary engaged 18,876 visitors through 4 major exhibitions. Our spring exhibition program featured a solo presentation by eduardo sarabia and a major group exhibition of the private collection of marcela and jose noe suro, and our fall exhibitions featured solo presentations by Texas native chloe chaisson and paris-based bianca bondi. We also mounted our second annual Dallas art book fair which gathered our largest attendance day to-date, over 1500 visitors.
Education and membership: Dallas Contemporary's 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 school and public tours, talks with artists and authors, and writing and drawing sessions hosted by local artists.

Who funds Dallas Contemporary

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Merrymac McKinley FoundationGeneral Operating Support for Public Art Museum$27,500
Dallas Art Fair Foundation$25,000
Kaleta A Doolin FoundationGift Made To Support the Gabrielle Gollath Exhibition: Chorus;$18,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Dallas Contemporary

NameTitleCompensation
Debbie TullFinancial Advisor and Chief Financial Officer - DBT Consulting
Emily EdwardsAssociate Curator
Lucia SimekInterim Director
Gino Dal CinSenior Manager of Development Operations
Dorian DaytonVisitor Services Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Dallas Contemporary

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,649,106
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,334
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$715,273
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$74,219
Miscellaneous revenues$7,352
Total revenues$2,453,284

Form 990s for Dallas Contemporary

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Dallas Contemporary

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Ann Arbor Art AssociationAnn Arbor, MI$1,477,936
The Delaware ContemporaryWilmington, DE$1,053,858
Gadsden Arts Center and MuseumQuincy, FL$857,053
Studio Channel Islands Art CenterCamarillo, CA$685,883
Quinlan Visual Arts CenterGainesville, GA$635,500
Urbanglass New York Contemporary Glass CenterBrooklyn, NY$3,301,718
The Couse FoundationTaos, NM$1,416,534
Institute of Contemporary Art MiamiMiami, FL$12,066,773
Clay Art CenterPort Chester, NY$1,755,793
American Mural ProjectWinsted, CT$1,906,974
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Edgemon Family Foundation
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
161 Glass St
Dallas, TX 75207
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
dallascontemporary.org/ 
Phone
(214) 821-2522
Facebook page
DallasContemporary 
Twitter profile
@dalcontemporary 
IRS details
EIN
75-1575687
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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