ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1117 BUNTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-4916

In care of

% LUKE J HAMILTON

Signed the 990-EZ

Luke Hamilton, Executive Director

Phone

(713) 614-8553

Website

www.artfactoryhouston.com

Mission

Art Factory Houston is a Texas nonprofit corporation, and a 501(c)3 organization. Art Factory was created to broaden the experience of the Houston arts community by offering multifaceted programming of new and original works as well as established plays and musicals. To reduce the divide between spectator and art, we present works of theatre in an intimate setting to foster a connected and empathetic community in Houston. We also seek to make our performances accessible financially to historically underserved communities by providing significant discounts and the ability to see a show for free simply by volunteering. All of our past, present and future activities have operated, and will continue to operate within the prescribed limits of the Section 501(c)3 requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.

Program accomplishments

• Live Performances of Established Plays and Musicals for the Public and Community -Art Factory maintains a deliberately intimate space to connect Houston theatre patrons to art in a fearless, face-to-face manner. Each moment spent in the Art Factory immerses Houston theatre-goers in a full artistic experience, and binds spectators to their humanity, allowing art to unite our community. -The core of Art Factory's productions is its re-staging and re-envisioning of existing works of theatre, giving Houston audiences a brand new theatrical experience. We strive to hold firmly to the nostalgia and familiarity of existing musicals by maintaining their integrity, while creating inventive aesthetics for each piece. In 2023, we produced six large scale musicals; Pippin, 9 to 5 The Musical, Hair, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Reefer Madness the Musical, and Into the Woods. These productions included a highly conceptualized productions created volunteer opportunities for local actors, who gave their time and talent for the community and only accepted a small stipend to cover the expense to travel to rehearsals and performances. This show had a large group of volunteer actors, technicians, stage management, crew, ushers, and other opportunities for people in our community to get involved with a theatrical experience being created for the community. We worked with over 100 volunteers to bring these productions to life, and each show had nine performances open to the public. over 1,000 patrons attended our productions, including many who were able to attend the event for under $15 dollars due to our allocation of a certain amount of tickets for low income individuals. Program expenses included purchases of costumes, props, wigs, makeup, lighting and sound equipment, and other things necessary to put the productions together. Additionally, purchases were made for building supplies including cleaning supplies, water and beverages we provided at no cost to volunteers and attendees, and wood to construct the sets. These productions are both licensed shows that require the purchase of rights; each show varies in cost, but rights and royalties to obtain a license to perform the show typically range between $2500-$4000 for a theater of our size. Final additional expenditures include online advertising, craft services for our volunteers and patrons, and purchased tracks which serve as the musical score for each production.
  Expenses $67,450
• Live Performances of Lesser Known Established Plays and Musicals for the Public and Community -Art Factory maintains a deliberately intimate space to connect Houston theatre patrons to art in a fearless, face-to-face manner. Each moment spent in the Art Factory immerses Houston theatre-goers in a full artistic experience, and binds spectators to their humanity, allowing art to unite our community. -The core of Art Factory's productions is its re-staging and re-envisioning of existing works of theatre, giving Houston audiences a brand new theatrical experience. We strive to hold firmly to the nostalgia and familiarity of existing musicals by maintaining their integrity, while creating inventive aesthetics for each piece. These productions are shows are rarely produced in Houston, or shows that are appearing for a Houston audience for the first time! The plays produced in 2023 includes Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses, the regional premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, and Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. These shows had a large group of volunteer actors, technicians, stage management, crew, and other opportunities for people in our community to get involved with a theatrical experience being created for the community. Program expenses included purchases of costumes, props, wigs, makeup, lighting and sound equipment, and other things necessary to put the productions together. Additionally, purchases were made for building supplies including cleaning supplies, water and beverages we provided at no cost to volunteers, and wood to construct the sets. These productions are licensed shows that require the purchase of rights; each show varies in cost, but rights and royalties to obtain a license to perform the show typically range between $2500-$4000 for a theater of our size. Final additional expenditures include online advertising, craft services for our volunteers, purchased tracks which serve as the musical score for each production, and video filming and editing equipment that made creating these projects possible.
  Expenses $14,082
• New Works of Original Musical Theatre - Art Factory provides a brand new theatrical experience with the opportunity to witness the development of pieces from across the country that have not yet been presented in our area, as well as original works helmed directly by the artists of our company. Art Factory Founders Luke Hamilton and Colton Berry helmed two new productions in 2023. These productions included a Broadway Cabaret of show tunes featuring live vocalists and musicians, and a concert focusing on the music of Adele. Expenses incurred for creating new work involved purchases of sheet music, rights for songs, costumes, props, wigs, makeup, lighting and sound equipment, and other things necessary to put the productions together. Additionally, purchases were made for building supplies including cleaning supplies, water and beverages we provided at no cost to volunteers, and wood to construct the sets. As these works were original creations of new theatrical work, no rights and royalties costs were required beyond purchase of sheet music and arrangements.
  Expenses $10,200

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

81-4046271

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2019

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A65)

Assets (IRS master file)

$4,585

Income (IRS master file)

$198,541

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-4046271).

Questions about ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC

What is the EIN of ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC is 81-4046271.

Is ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.

Are donations to ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.

Who are the officers and directors of ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does ART FACTORY HOUSTON INC have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $198,541, expenses of $200,159 and total assets of $4,585 at year end.

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