The Brick
Committed to the production of experimental exhibitions, public arts initiatives, and publications with emerging and established local, national, and international artists, the Brick, formerly known as laxart, produces newly commissioned site and specific projects in collaboration with leading artists, architects, and designers.
The Brick at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,224,610
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,228,982
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $99,746
- +146.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,943,769
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Brick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rebuild Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,224,610 | $1,228,982 | $1,943,769 | — | — | $99,746 |
| 2023 | $9,214,201 | $1,461,919 | $1,524,032 | — | — | $40,480 |
| 2022 | $8,993,485 | $4,985,989 | $1,439,741 | — | — | $-62,755 |
| 2021 | $3,202,820 | $2,975,142 | $1,021,541 | $10,000 | 1 | $291 |
| 2020 | $1,244,207 | $1,139,657 | $664,495 | — | — | $1,954 |
About The Brick
Based on IRS filings
The Brick is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brick is led by Hamza Walker, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hamza Walker
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Margaret Morgan
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy E. Steinke
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $109K (2024)
Andrea Bowers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dashiell Manley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Ligon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Karatz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Geresi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Lee Offield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Weatherford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Marciano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Lord
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ric Whitney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney McMillian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zenas Hutcheson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Allen-Niesen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sebastian Clough
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Frane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shana Eddy-Grouf
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Catherine Taft (2023) — Deputy Director & Curator
- Former: Adam Quarello (2020) — Director
- Former: Conor O'Neil (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Karyn Kohl (2020) — Vice Chair
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 $134K, to Hamza Walker (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Brick
How large is The Brick?
The Brick reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is The Brick?
The Brick is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Brick operate?
The Brick has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Brick's EIN?
The Brick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2911916. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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