Austin, TX
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Texas Folklife Resources, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $385K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 90% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $997K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 159% operating deficit.
Texas Folklife is dedicated to preserving presenting and promoting the diverse folk and traditional arts and cultural heritage of Texas and to supporting the artists and communities who sustain them.
Texas Folklife works across the State of Texas with a variety of community partners to cultivate present and embolden the States rich cultural legacy through a vibrant mix of public programs and...
Texas Folklife works across the State of Texas with a variety of community partners to cultivate present and embolden the States rich cultural legacy through a vibrant mix of public programs and initiatives including: *Performances *Exhibitions *Education programs & curriculum materials *Apprenticeships *Multimedia projects *Fiscal sponsorships *Folk and traditional arts infrastructure building *Archive preservation projects.
Texas Folklifes Apprenticeship Program supports the preservation and transmission of traditional arts by pairing master artists with apprentices across the state. During the tax year the program...
Texas Folklifes Apprenticeship Program supports the preservation and transmission of traditional arts by pairing master artists with apprentices across the state. During the tax year the program facilitated 16 pairs representing diverse cultural traditions including conjunto music adobe house construction fiddling paper flower making and Mexican folk dance. Apprentices and masters engaged in over 80 hours of mentorship and skill-sharing culminating in public showcases and digital storytelling presentations that reached more than 1,000 audience members statewide. This program strengthens intergenerational knowledge transfer supports artist sustainability and ensures cultural traditions remain vital within Texas communities.
Public Programs and Performances Texas Folklifes public programs-including the Big Squeeze statewide accordion contest Bridging Borders Accordion Kings and Queens and Austin Salon Series-celebrate...
Public Programs and Performances Texas Folklifes public programs-including the Big Squeeze statewide accordion contest Bridging Borders Accordion Kings and Queens and Austin Salon Series-celebrate the rich and evolving folk arts of Texas. These programs collectively served over 3,500 participants and audiences through in-person and virtual performances artist talks and cultural showcases. The organization also produced educational materials and digital archives that extended audience reach to 4,000 online viewers. These programs foster cultural appreciation support working artists and engage the broader public in the preservation of Texass living heritage.
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $385,489 | $3,970,130 | -0.9% |
| Expenses | $997,493 | $863,777 | +0.2% |
| Net Income | $-612,004 | $3,106,353 | -1.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Jeff Jackson | Vice-Chair | 0.50 |
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| Linda Ho Peche | Board Chair | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Hale | Treasurer | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Marie Avendano | Member | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Ellis | Member | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Courtney DeBower | Secretary | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Bywaters | Member | 1.00 |
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| Doug May | Member | 0.50 |
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| Elisha Oliver | Executive Director | 65.00 |
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$110,000 | $0 | $110,000 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
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| 2025 | $385,489 | $997,493 | $2,611,021 | $-612,004 |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $428,750 | $485,725 | $522,410 | $-56,975 |
| 2022 | $441,088 | $596,595 | $434,314 | $-155,507 |
| 2021 | $653,773 | $641,807 | $662,734 | $11,966 |
| 2020 | $531,607 | $456,353 | $636,786 | $75,254 |
| 2019 | $501,077 | $525,377 | $569,759 | $-24,300 |
| 2018 | $480,767 | $493,581 | $627,483 | $-12,814 |
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