EIN 74-6077505

Performing Arts Houston (SPA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
State
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
To enrich the cultural life of Houston, in an affordable way, by presenting the world’s best in multi-discipline performing arts and artists and by delivering the most comprehensive education program of its kind in the city.
Also known as...
Society for the Performing Arts
Total revenues
$6,462,674
2023
Total expenses
$5,799,077
2023
Total assets
$7,343,600
2023
Num. employees
17
2023

Program areas at SPA

Performing Arts Houston offers culturally diverse programming ranging from world-renowed music, dance, theater, speakers and a variety of other performance-based events that engage a wide range of audience demographics. Programming is partially underwritten by foundations, corporations, and individual donors to achieve the goal of making these world-class performances affordable for all audiences. Our 2022-2023 season showcased our first full season of live performances since the covid-19 pandemic. We were thrilled to present 29 domestic and international artists in 44 performances, complemented by numerous community outreach programs. From dance theater of harlem to mariachi herencia de mexico, our artists reflected the rich diversity of our community. Watching our audiences experience the talents and artistry presented throughout our season highlighted one of our core beliefs that when we experience the Arts together, we build and strengthen community.
In late april, Performing Arts Houston presented a free concert for our community at miller outdoor theater in Houston. Over 2500 people experienced the magnetic energy of adg7 (aka ak dan gwang chil), a nine-piece south korean ensemble who draws equal inspiration from the korean folk styles of gut and minyo and the contemporary eurocentric stylings of modern k-pop. Adg7's surprising mix of these musical influences thrilled the audience with its raucous, danceable energy.
Performing Arts Houston's education and community programs leverage the diverse talents of the remarkable artists we present on our stages through a multitude of school and community events that promote access, discover, and creativity in the Performing Arts. In our 2022-2023 season, we offered a series of free conversations between our visiting artists and local creators, students and audiences alike on our stages, out in the community or virtually through podcasts and on-demand videos. Our in-person extended programming featured master classes across numerous artistic disciplines, giving local students and talent an opportunity to learn from our extraordinary artists. In march, over 2000 houston-area students enjoyed the energy, non-stop action and percussive sounds of stomp at a dedicated student matinee. Our in-school residency program, the colloborative Arts project, taught by local teaching artists, impacted over 400 students in the dance & visual art classrooms of area schools. Additionally, our long-running student art contest, which draws its theme every year from our main stage programming, featured over 650 submissions, a celebratory awards presentation, and a traveling city-wide display of winning artwork to highlight the talents of area students. Our new/now Houston artist commissioning project awarded four commissions that supported local artists and collaborations in the creation of new artistic work which premiered at the cullen theater of the wortham center for the Performing Arts. This program, now in its third year of supporting the extraordinary work of Houston artists, celebrates artists' voices throughout our community with a focus on bipoc artists and artists in other marginalized communities.

Who funds Performing Arts Houston (SPA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Houston EndowmentGeneral Operating Support$100,000
The Brown FoundationOperating Support$75,000
Houston Arts AllianceGeneral Support$75,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at SPA

NameTitleCompensation
Meg BoothPresident and Chief Executive Officer$275,000
Leslie NelsonChief Financial Officer$218,511
Jennifer SteinerDirector of Operations
Brian GlassDirector of Marketing , Communications and Digital
Jordan DrumDirector of Development$120,750
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for SPA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,474,290
Program services$3,748,912
Investment income and dividends$147,375
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$148,968
Net income from fundraising events$-56,871
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,462,674

Form 990s for SPA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-15990View PDF
2019-062021-02-05990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Brown Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Houston Endowment
July 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Humphreys Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
615 Louisiana 100
Houston, TX 77002
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
performingartshouston.org/ 
Phone
(713) 632-8100
Facebook page
spahouston 
Twitter profile
@spahouston 
IRS details
EIN
74-6077505
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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