CREATIVE WACO'S MISSION IS TO GROW AND SUPPORT A THRIVING CULTURAL AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN WACO AND MCLENNAN COUNTY, TEXAS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$925K
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$232K
+23.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-10.3% YoY
About Creative Waco
Based on IRS filings
Creative Waco is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WACO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $925K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $22K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $925,446 | $882,494 | $725,072 |
| Revenue | $1,198,054 | $1,590,206 | $1,093,663 |
| Expenses | $1,125,613 | $1,432,430 | $1,002,346 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,221 | $14,661 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Creative Waco
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Waco Symphony Association Inc ($48,000), Waco Civic Theatre ($41,500), Waco Cultural Arts Fest ($41,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WACO CIVIC THEATRE WACO, TX | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT GRANT | $41,500 |
| WACO CULTURAL ARTS FEST WACO, TX | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $41,500 |
| WACO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC WACO, TX | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $48,000 |
| HEART OF TEXAS FILM SOCIETY HEWITT, TX | ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| GB LINDSEY FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND WACO, TX | PROJECT GRANT | $10,000 |
| WACO CREATIVE ART CENTER WACO, TX | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT GRANT | $33,000 |
| ART FAITH & HOPE | ARTS MATCH GRANTS | $10,000 |
| HOT CHILDREN'S THEATRE | ARTS MATCH GRANTS | $10,000 |
| JACOB DECORDOVA SOCIETY | ARTS MATCH GRANTS | $10,000 |
| SILENT HOUSE THEATRE CO | ARTS MATCH GRANTS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELA RODRIGUEZ | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JOHN KINNAIRD | VICE CHAIR & TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ELISE EDWARDS | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| JED COLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICK ALVARADO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACKYE CLAYTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LEAH TEAGUE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FIONA BOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $110,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Waco?
Creative Waco is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WACO, TX. It holds $925K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Creative Waco?
As of 2024, Creative Waco holds $925K in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $232K in 2024.
Where does Creative Waco operate?
Creative Waco has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Creative Waco award?
In 2024, Creative Waco awarded 11 grants totaling $232K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Creative Waco's EIN?
Creative Waco's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3755745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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