EIN 74-2140348

Austin Creative Alliance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
96
City
State
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Austin Creative Alliance advances, connects and celebrates Austin's arts, culture and creative communities to nourish and strengthen the character, quality of life and economic prosperity of our region. ACA produces educational programming and teaches business & entrepreneurial skills to the art and creative sectors in two tracks while also hosting professional development seminars, community building events, and public forums.
Total revenues
$640,300
2022
Total expenses
$873,827
2022
Total assets
$446,194
2022
Num. employees
96
2022

Program areas at Austin Creative Alliance

Program/Services/Accomplishments: Professional development seminars, community building events, public forums. ACA produces educational programming and teaches business & entrepreneurial skllls to the art and creative sectors in two tracks: (1) covering professional management and economic gain for individual artists for the nonprofit sector, and (2) covering professional management and economic gain for individual artists for the nonprofit sector. ACA hosts community relationship-building events with specialized themes to enhance business knowledge and collaboration within the communlty, as well as public forums to be held on topics of interest to the arts community. Fiscal sponsorship program & Arts Incubator for Emerging Artists and Groups: ACA offers project sponsorship to individuals and organizations that perform artistic and charitable services to the community. The program also offers expert advice and consultation regarding nonprofit best practices, marketing and raising funds. Over 150 organizations or individuals were sponsored through the program in FY 2019-2020. Actors' Equity Association Paymaster Services: ACA, working together with the New York, Chicago, Orlando, and Los Angeles offices, of Actor's Equity Association, provides services for producing organizations wishing to hire professional Equity actors for their productlon. Advocacy: ACA is committed to building strong, active, positive public awareness, engagement, and support for Austin's creative arts and cultural scene. ACA believes that art is an integral part of contemporary life and that a thriving creative sector means a healthier economy, a higher level of cultural sustainability. and a better standard of living for all. Annual Unified General Auditions: Each year, ACA hosts Annual Unified General Auditions, for local actors and auditors. This program provides actors an opportunity to be seen by professional directors, producers, and casting agents, and are instrumental for the region's theaters and filmmakers In the casting of their productions. NowPlayingAustin.com: The ACA Now Playing Austin website offers worldwide marketing for arts and culture activities In the city of Austin, providing artists and organizations the opportunity to gain audience reach and stimulate local tourism and the local economy. BAMATX: In response to the COVID pandemic, ACA initiated a new program to help connect fiscal supporters to Black Artists of all kinds to generate/sustain Black art and Black culture. ACAEAF: In response to the COVID pandemic, ACA initiated a new program to help bridge artists needs during this unprecedented time with supporters of various critical services in order to sustain Austin's art and culture to help ensure their presence post-pandemic.

Who funds Austin Creative Alliance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$20,803
BBB Serving the Heart of TexasCovid-19 Emergency Relief$20,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$10,500
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Austin Creative Alliance

NameTitleCompensation
John RiedieChief Executive Officer$30,000
Laura WalbergFinance Manager
Krystle ClineTreasurer / Board Member$0
Rommel SulitVice Chair$0
Dewy BrooksChair$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Austin Creative Alliance

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$110,864
Program services$493,342
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$36,094
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$640,300

Form 990s for Austin Creative Alliance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-08-24990View PDF
2020-092021-07-29990View PDF
2019-092021-02-17990View PDF
2018-092019-11-19990View PDF
2017-092018-10-11990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Assembly for the ArtsCleveland, OH$844,284
Arts Mid-HudsonPoughkeepsie, NY$921,232
Arts ConnectionSan Bernardino, CA$618,957
Yolo County Arts CouncilWoodland, CA$386,723
ArtsKCKansas City, MO$3,170,948
Arts at LargeMilwaukee, WI$1,421,601
SOMArtsSan Francisco, CA$2,631,622
Cultural Alliance of Western ConnecticutDanbury, CT$201,711
Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities CouncilKetchikan, AK$358,773
Steamboat SPGS Council of the Arts and HumanitiesSteamboat Springs, CO$654,211
Data update history
May 14, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from LAiglon Fund
March 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 22, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 21, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
April 5, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from United Way for Greater Austin
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsor
General information
Address
81 San Marcos Suite C1
Austin, TX 78702
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
austincreativealliance.org/ 
Phone
(512) 247-2531
IRS details
EIN
74-2140348
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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