Spacetaker
To empower Houston artists through programs that build knowledge, amplify local resources, and connect communities through art.
Spacetaker at a glance
- Total assets
- $634,046
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $966,873
- +54.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $22
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $799,514
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Spacetaker funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $199K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UP Art Studio Houston, TX | Fiscal Sponsorship | $89,985 |
| Texas Salsa Congress Houston, TX | Fiscal Sponsorship | $27,369 |
| Garza Studios Houston, TX | Fiscal Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Monarch Chamber Players Houston, TX | Fiscal Sponsorship | $23,351 |
| Houston Climate Justice Museum Houston, TX | Fiscal Sponsorship | $17,203 |
| Dance Afrikana LLC Houston, TX | Fiscal Sponsorship | $11,077 |
| Tazeen Zahida LLC Sugar Land, TX | Fiscal Sponsorship | $5,000 |
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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 | $634,046 | $966,873 | $799,514 | — | — | $22 |
| 2023 | $453,004 | $626,329 | $753,383 | — | — | $30 |
| 2022 | $575,825 | $1,014,473 | $826,324 | $198,985 | 7 | $6 |
| 2021 | $350,991 | $642,528 | $580,583 | $5,682 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $297,935 | $630,623 | $771,370 | $10,975 | 1 | $10 |
About Spacetaker
Based on IRS filings
Spacetaker 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 $634K in total assets. Net investment income was $22.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spacetaker is led by Jackie Staple, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jackie Staple
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marita Fairbanks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Card
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faith Cisneros
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Gutierrez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Collins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Zulu
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Downs
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Thomas
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: James Bell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: James Phelan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Thrash (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Kelley (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michael Umansky (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Rassul Zarinfr (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ross Muramaru (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Edgar Medina (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Marci Dallas (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Maureen Haley (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Denise Giordano (2020) — Director
- Former: Dominic Sung (2020) — Director
- Former: Gonzo247 (2020) — Director
- Former: Jared LeBlanc (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.
Frequently asked questions about Spacetaker
How large is Spacetaker?
Spacetaker reported $634K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $967K.
What is Spacetaker?
Spacetaker is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. It holds $634K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Spacetaker operate?
Spacetaker has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Spacetaker's EIN?
Spacetaker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0223932. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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