2025-08-23T18:49:51-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 813073772 LA MISION CONARTE LAMI 6158713554 3557 Lake Towne Dr Antioch TN 37013 Mayra Gonzalez Co-executive Director 6158713554 2025-08-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X https://lamisionconarte.org/about-us/?lang=en X X 33081 X 27623 3760 0 3 0 0 0 0 1695 325 1370 0 0 0 0 32756 508 0 1300 10595 5823 3481 9778 31485 1271 468 0 1739 468 1739 0 0 0 0 468 1739 0 0 468 1739 To promote Latin American culture, support local artists, and connect youth with their roots while fostering mutual understanding and bridging cultural gaps through educational programs, artistic events, and community initiatives. At this time, La Mision ConArte has a minimal operating budget; our income and expenses are program and event-related. In 2024, La Mision ConArte, LMCA, relaunched its organization, promoting Latin American culture, supporting local artists, connecting youth with their roots, and fostering mutual understanding. Relaunch & Art Auction Event: Over 25 artists and 70 attendees celebrated local talent, empowering artists and inspiring community support. CreArte Fest 2024: This four-day Hispanic Heritage Month festival featured 87 artists from 19 groups and attracted 670 attendees. Workshops empowered 59 participants to explore art as a tool for expression, healing, and connection. Kick-Off Reception & Fundraising: Introduced CreArte Fest and AMP to 80 attendees, and hosted a fundraising Tequila Night with 60 attendees. English for Beginners Program: At Mosaico Church, 10 participants developed essential English skills, supporting personal and professional growth. Creando Espacios para el Arte: Partner venues presented cultural experiences and provided platforms for artists: Folklore Iyali at Spring Festival; Sebastian Triana at TSU; Mike Quinones, Ruben Torres, Marcela Castaño, and Sharley Rodriguez at Nashville Ballet's Día de Los Muertos; Ofelia Vazquez's Art in Motion at Chamber awards and Cheekwood. Podcast & Virtual Dialogues: Dialogando con Artistas featured local artists, while virtual dialogues (Ni de Aquí ni de Allá and Las Mujeres Frente al Arte y la Cultura) explored migration, identity, and inclusivity. Impact & Engagement: LMCA engaged over 100 artists, 23 volunteers, and 15 advisors from 4 countries. Our partnership with TSU secured $2,300 for one full scholarship for English learning. Success Stories: Artists such as Sharley Rodriguez, Jeremías García, and Raymel Moleiro expanded their projects and careers through LMCA's programs, showing the organization's role in empowering artists and fostering cultural exchange. Through these efforts, LMCA strengthened community connections, celebrated Latin American heritage, and promoted cultural understanding across generations. 508 X 30236 30236 Mayra Gonzalez Co-Executive Director 30 650 0 922 Karina Perdue Co-Executive director 20 650 0 200 Jessica Ramirez Fundraising 10 685 0 0 Israel Garcia Communications 10 0 0 0 Liliana Castillo Events 15 0 0 0 Mike Quinones Development 10 0 0 0 Sharley Rodriguez Artist Relations 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TN Mayra Gonzalez 3557 Lake Towne Dr Antioch TN 37013 6158713554 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 468 27623 28091 3760 3760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 468 31383 31851 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31851 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 468 31383 31851 1 1 0 1 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 10 In 2024, LMCA relaunched its programs, offering 12 beginner English classes with 60 participants, 5 cultural events, and community workshops reaching over 600 attendees. Activities aimed to promote Latin American culture and empower participants through education and the arts. Schedule A, Part I, Line 12 The organization expanded its community engagement in 2024, increasing the number of cultural events and educational workshops. These activities were not previously reported to the IRS. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 1 During the tax year, La Misión ConArte (LMCA) received the following non-cash contributions in support of its exempt programs and events: Donated Goods / Use of Property: Delgado Guitars - venue and sound rental donation, estimated fair market value $1,000. Kreate Hub - venue space donation, estimated fair market value $900. Nova Event Center - venue space donation, estimated fair market value $500. Mofongo Café - refreshments, estimated fair market value $600. Seguro Bronco CreArte - event insurance, estimated fair market value $500. Materials (Sherwin Williams) - art supplies, estimated fair market value $800. Materials (Jerry Atarama) - art supplies, estimated fair market value $350. Hacienda Rio Verde - tequila for event, estimated fair market value $350. King Bear Tees - partially donated T-shirts (50% of retail value), estimated fair market value $791. Bad Iguana Production - partially donated video commercial for CreArte Fest 2024, estimated donated portion $850 (included in the contributions Line 1). LMCA received this product for use in marketing and program promotion. Total reported in-kind contributions: $6,641 These donated goods and services were used directly in furtherance of the organization's charitable programs and cultural events. LMCA did not assign a value to services beyond the partial in-kind donation recognized above. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Bank processing Fees;153|Catering Food for Programs;1953|Supplies for programs and events;3094|Marketing Promo;1646|Website hosting;250|Travel expenses;1502|curriculum development;180|other;1000^Total;9778^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 "The organization's beginning net assets balance should reflect $468 as reported on the prior year's Form 990-EZ, Line 21. The difference is due to system carryover." The organization requested an extension due to the high volume of programs and event planning during the year and that we fully depend on volunteer contributions. The delay in filing was due to reasonable cause, as officers and volunteers were fully engaged in executing our mission-driven activities, including CreArte Fest 2024, the Art Auction, and educational programs.