ARTS CONNECT UNITES WITH THE GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY TO ENSURE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION IN CREATIVE WRITING, DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, AND THE VISUAL ARTS FOR EVERY STUDENT, BEGINNING WITH THE HOUSTON ISD.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+39.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$154K
-56.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
-64.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+19.6% YoY
About Arts Connect Houston
Based on IRS filings
Arts Connect Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $154K. Net investment income was $152.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,919,991 | $1,374,054 | $1,281,765 |
| Revenue | $651,756 | $922,629 | $189,158 |
| Expenses | $529,241 | $1,027,480 | $782,814 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $152 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arts Connect Houston
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include The Ensemble Theater ($21,050), Fashion Museum of Texas ($21,000), Open Dance Project Inc ($20,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEY THEATRE HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $11,700 |
| ART LEAGUE HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $17,000 |
| KATY ART REACH HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $15,900 |
| EXPRESS CHILDREN'S THEATRE KATY, TX | ART SUPPORT | $17,490 |
| FASHION MUSEUM OF TEXAS HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $21,000 |
| MUSIQA HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $8,750 |
| OPEN DANCE PROJECT INC HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $20,800 |
| URBAN SOULS HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| THE ENSEMBLE THEATER HOUSTON, TX | ART SUPPORT | $21,050 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JUDY NYQUIST | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE GOESER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ROME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PIPKIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HARRISON GUY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IVAN LUNDBERG | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 4 | — |
| JACK MCBRIDE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| WILLIAM STEIN | CEO | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH LUGO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Connect Houston?
Arts Connect Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Arts Connect Houston?
As of 2023, Arts Connect Houston holds $1.9M in total assets with $652K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $154K in 2023.
Where does Arts Connect Houston operate?
Arts Connect Houston has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Arts Connect Houston award?
In 2023, Arts Connect Houston awarded 9 grants totaling $154K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts Connect Houston's EIN?
Arts Connect Houston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1623399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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