Transart Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18K
+59.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$8K
-52.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+133.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-79.7% YoY
About Transart Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Transart Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,828 | $11,188 | $6,440 |
| Revenue | $95,564 | $61,261 | $37,694 |
| Expenses | $88,924 | $56,513 | $41,460 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $86,109 | $56,513 | $38,845 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Valentin Diaconov ($3,500), Carolina Otero ($2,000), Rice University ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA OTERO HOUSTON, TX | MADE TO SUPPORT THEIR CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH. | $2,000 |
| NAMELESS SOUND HOUSTON, TX | MADE TO SUPPORT THEIR CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH. | $518 |
| PROJECT ROW HOUSES HOUSTON, TX | MADE TO SUPPORT CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH | $100 |
| RICE UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX | MADE TO SUPPORT CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH | $1,000 |
| ROTHKO CHAPEL HOUSTON, TX | MADE TO SUPPORT CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH | $250 |
| SUSAN PLUM HOUSTON, TX | MADE TO SUPPORT THEIR CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH. | $1,000 |
| VALENTIN DIACONOV HOUSTON, TX | MADE TO SUPPORT THEIR CREATIVE PRODUCTION AND RESEARCH. | $3,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SURPIK ANGELINI | PRES, TREAS, DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| JOSE SAUL MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA LAURENT | DIRECTOR/ VP | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN JENNINGS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transart Foundation?
Transart Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Transart Foundation?
As of 2024, Transart Foundation holds $18K in total assets with $96K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $8K in 2024.
Where does Transart Foundation operate?
Transart Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Transart Foundation award?
In 2024, Transart Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Transart Foundation's EIN?
Transart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0536583. 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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