The River Performing and Visual Arts Center
The River Performing and Visual Arts Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
The River Performing and Visual Arts Center at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The River Performing and Visual Arts Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Under The Stars Inc Houston, TX | Educational programming | $222,258 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $67,525 | $408,317 | $222,258 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The River Performing and Visual Arts Center is led by Hillary J Hart, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Hillary J Hart
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franklin D R Jones Jr.
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Knechtges
Artistic Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Toni Capra (2020–2021) — Director of Operations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The River Performing and Visual Arts Center
What is The River Performing and Visual Arts Center?
The River Performing and Visual Arts Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX.
Where does The River Performing and Visual Arts Center operate?
The River Performing and Visual Arts Center has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The River Performing and Visual Arts Center's EIN?
The River Performing and Visual Arts Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0533929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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