TACA (The Arts Community Alliance) is a nonprofit organization based in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to supporting excellence and impact in the arts sector. Founded in 1967, TACA has evolved from an annual charity event into a comprehensive arts funding and service organization. The organization operates with a small team and maintains offices at 1722 Routh Street, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75201.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-21.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$932K
-4.2% YoY
Grant Count
56
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To support excellence and impact in the arts in North Texas through grant-making, capacity-building, and thought leadership.
TACA's vision is an innovative, inclusive, and sustainable cultural sector recognized for its essential contribution to a vibrant, prosperous community.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Grant-making to performing and visual arts organizations
- Capacity building for arts organizations
- Thought leadership in the arts sector
- Service programs that amplify grant impact and help organizations reach new audiences
Grantmaking
TACA provides general operating grants to performing and visual arts organizations throughout North Texas. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Ready to take the next step with Taca Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TACA's grantmaking focuses primarily on North Texas, with specific service areas including:
- Dallas County, TX
- Collin County, TX
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (fiscal year ending May 2024):
- Total Assets: $1,691,834
- Total Giving: $972,500
- Annual Revenue: $5.6 million (as of organizational profile data)
- Staff Size: 12 employees
Historical Giving: In 2016, TACA provided $1.5 million in grants.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,324,909 | $1,691,834 | $1,534,898 |
| Revenue | $1,766,374 | $1,836,563 | $2,010,287 |
| Expenses | $2,158,994 | $1,972,782 | $1,777,161 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,201 | $21,934 | $4,737 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director and President: Terry D. Loftis
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAURA SHEFFLER | PRESIDENT & ED | 40 | $159,055 |
| JIM JENNER | DEVELOPMENT DIR | 40 | $120,625 |
| TRACEY BARCLAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ANDY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JENNIFER ALTABEF | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JIM NUGENT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| PURVI ALBERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| TAMARA BAGGETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN EDRINGTON-THRU 525 | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| GRACE COOK | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| TARA LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MICHAEL MEADOWS | IMM PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SARAH COTTON NELSON | VICE cHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| CHERYL ALSTON | Chairman | 2 | — |
| GABRIELLE KURLANDER | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| MEREDITH CAMP | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MILENE CARVALHO | Secretary | 2 | — |
| MARK ZACHEIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| CAROL MARCH | board member | 0.3 | — |
| BLAIR MAJCINA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SONJA MCGILL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| DEBORAH MCMURRAY | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| NANCY SAUSTAD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| Caroline Kohl | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SHEILON KING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JENNIFER SCRIPPS-THRU 924 | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ANN MARIE PAINTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| KATIE ROBBINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| KURT WOLBER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| Jill Tananbaum | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| Regina Taylor | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| KATE NEWMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| CLAYTON SANDS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| NICK WEEGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**May 2025:** TACA received a $500,000 individual donation, described as a "historic moment" for the 57-year-old organization, at a time when federal arts funding faces significant cuts
**2023-2024:** TACA announced Catalyst Grant funding, bringing total investment to over $1 million for the period
TACA announces $650,000 in Catalyst Grants for Dallas arts organizations**Spring 2023:** $400,000 distributed to 45 arts organizations through Catalyst Grants
TACA announces $650,000 in Catalyst Grants for Dallas arts organizations**2023:** TACA announced four New Works Grant honorees
TACA Announces Four 2023 New Works Grant Honorees | TACAContact Information
- Website: taca-arts.org
- Phone: 214-520-3930
- Email: info@taca-arts.org
- Address: 1722 Routh Street, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75201-2502
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
William Z Hayes Foundation
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$629K
Grants
4
Total Given
$28K
Tr Uw Jane James Cook Item 19
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$861K
Grants
11
Total Given
$41K
Forsyth Fbo Leonard Wood Memorial
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$320K
Grants
1
Total Given
$18K
Teas Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
3
Total Given
$138K
Harold D Miller Endowment Fund
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$890K
Grants
1
Total Given
$44K
Amarillo Business Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
13
Total Given
$222K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Taca Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities