URBAN -15 GROUP

EIN: 742334966 501(c)(3)

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Total Revenue
$801,709
Total Expenses
$618,738
Total Assets
$1,317,212
Net Assets
$1,004,882
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
CATHERINE CISNEROS
Phone
2107361500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

URBAN -15 GROUP, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $802K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $183K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

URBAN-15. We cultivate talent, inspire imagination, and bring joy to our community through Music, Movement, and Media.Our programs create:* Art that merges Traditional Latino Culture, Contemporary Aesthetics and Creative Technologies* Educational programs that develop skills and imagination, * Life-long participation in artistic exploration for both artists and the community.We are transforming our community through a philosophy of inclusion that breaks prejudicial barriers of size, age, gender, class, religion, ethnicity, race; targeting economic and social disparity; Revolutionizing access to Music, Movement, Media.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $551,426 Revenue: $578,402

URBAN-15s CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTSIn 2003, URBAN-15 purchased a property at 2500 S. Presa. This site consists of a three-building, 22,777 sq. ft. Complex that includes a red brick church, a two-story...

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URBAN-15s CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTSIn 2003, URBAN-15 purchased a property at 2500 S. Presa. This site consists of a three-building, 22,777 sq. ft. Complex that includes a red brick church, a two-story dormitory, and a one-story structure with an enclosed garden. This is now the permanent home of the URBAN-15 Group, as it transforms the campus into the Center for Celebration Arts, to include a 100-seat auditorium a rehearsal, studio spaces, classrooms and internet broadcast studio as well as a licensed industrial kitchen. With its diversity of programs and projects, URBAN-15 remains committed to a broad vision of arts creation and mentoring into the future. Some of these ongoing programs and projects include:CARNAVAL DE SAN ANTO: Now in its 40th year, CDSA is our multi-generational, award winning drum and dance ensemble. With dancers and musicians of all ages, all sizes, and all abilities, CDSA has revolutionized community access to music and dance. Their major performances include Fiesta Parades. UTOPIAN PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE: The touring wing of CDSA, often used as cultural ambassadors for our beautiful city. This ensemble officially represented San Antonio at the presidential inaugurations of Obama, Bush, and Clinton; on tours of Mexico via the US State Department and in the annual Carnaval de los Muertos Procession. The audiences of their performances number in the millions through live and television appearances. THE CULTIVATION PROJECT: YOUTH: A free, year-round Music, Media, and Movement program with artists in the schools, events in our studio and major citywide concerts. Programs include the annual.Holiday Laser Show, which has served over 7,000 children from schools and community centers in and around San Antonio. Josiah Youth Media Festival celebrating its 16th year as one of the longest running international youth media festivals. Good things happen when good seeds are planted. We are planting seeds that cultivate the quality of life.INTERNET STREAMING VIDEO LAB: A real-time internet video streaming studio for broadcasting performances and classes. Free in U-15 Studio with live audience and Internet Live Streamed Broadcast. Productions include theHidden Histories an eMagazine web series that preserves the untold stories, which make San Antonio a cultural treasure highlighting the rich heritage of the past 300 years of its existence and provide a vision for the future MEDIA FESTIVALS AND WORKSHOPS: Screenings of local to international media productions, including the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, as well as workshops which provide professional and community technical assistance.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $772,982
Program Service Revenue $9,650
Investment Income $1,689
Other Revenue $17,388
TOTAL REVENUE $801,709

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $126,535
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $551,426
Other Expenses $492,203
TOTAL EXPENSES $618,738

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $801,709 $633,988 +0.3%
Expenses $618,738 $674,718 -0.1%
Net Income $182,971 $-40,730 -5.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
90

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE CISNEROS MUSIC & MEDIA DIRECTOR 40.00
$41,200 $0 $41,200
CATHERINE CISNEROS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00
$36,960 $0 $36,960
CHRISTINE TOVAR President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JUDITH YORK Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE PROVENCE Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HECTOR J GONZALEZ MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BADGER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY CASTILLO MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOFIA ALEXE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENI MATIAS ADVISORY BOARD 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY GARZA ADVISORY BOARD 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE L HERRERA ADVISORY BOARD 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $801,709 $618,738 $1,317,212 $182,971
2023 $633,988 $674,718 $1,117,902 $-40,730
2022 $917,527 $574,941 $1,258,700 $342,586
2021 $583,425 $538,388 $915,693 $45,037
2020 $519,616 $420,627 $880,723 $98,989
2019 $484,339 $489,146 $843,333 $-4,807
2018 $443,720 $362,066 $617,617 $81,654
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