Art Colony Association Inc
Art Colony Association provides art experiences and education for the greater Houston community by bringing diverse artists to urban Bayou City Art Festivals and supporting local non-profit organizations.
Art Colony Association Inc at a glance
In short: Art Colony Association Inc gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,066
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,511
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,749
- Total assets
- $512,240
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Art Colony Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Civic Events Inc ($24K). Together the top 6 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Art Colony Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $90K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Civic Events Inc Houston, TX | Parks program | $23,533 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | General support | $12,035 |
| City of Houston - Parks & Rec Dept Houston, TX | Parks program | $11,498 |
| Fresh Arts Houston, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Program support | $7,500 |
| Katy ARTreach Katy, TX | General support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $512,240 | $1,302,701 | $1,214,164 | $69,066 | 6 | $21,886 |
| 2023 | $418,953 | $1,239,750 | $1,242,381 | $77,214 | 8 | $9,540 |
| 2022 | $423,574 | $1,387,341 | $1,221,330 | $90,054 | 7 | $247 |
| 2021 | $266,082 | $668,473 | $575,347 | $24,414 | 2 | $12 |
| 2020 | $320,844 | $188,716 | $393,555 | — | — | $591 |
About Art Colony Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Art Colony Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $512K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Art Colony Association Inc is led by Kelly Batterson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Batterson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Mike Pede
President
Director → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Denny
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelley Robinson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Gentry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Dao
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Butler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Bonner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drue DaSilva
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Armstrong Evans
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Staible
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Robertson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Jensen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Meazell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Brivic
Vice President
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Paulette
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Obes Nwabara
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Doug Parker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Holly Claphan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michel Muylle (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mitch Cohen (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Fernando Aramburo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Pogge (2020–2021) — President & Chairman
- Former: Nadia Troutenko (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Apama Mackey (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Kelly Batterson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Art Colony Association Inc
How much does Art Colony Association Inc give each year?
Art Colony Association Inc gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $77K across 8 grants.
What is Art Colony Association Inc's typical grant size?
Art Colony Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,749, and its average grant was $11,511, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Art Colony Association Inc give grants?
Art Colony Association Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants).
Does Art Colony Association Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Art Colony Association Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Art Colony Association Inc's largest grantees?
Art Colony Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Civic Events Inc ($23,533), Memorial Park Conservancy ($12,035) and City of Houston - Parks & Rec Dept ($11,498), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Art Colony Association Inc?
Art Colony Association Inc reported $512K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Art Colony Association Inc?
Art Colony Association Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. It holds $512K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Art Colony Association Inc's EIN?
Art Colony Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1874580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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