TACA INC

EIN: 756061186 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$1,766,374
Total Expenses
$2,158,994
Total Assets
$1,324,909
Net Assets
$578,558
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
MAURA SHEFFLER
Phone
2145203930
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

TACA INC, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

TACA invests in the vibrancy and resilience of a diverse Dallas arts community. TACA envisions a thriving arts landscape that is celebrated and accessible to everyone.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,064,593

Catalyst Grants provide unrestricted operating funding to high-performing nonprofit arts organizations in Dallas County.

Program 2
Expenses: $432,009

The New Works Fund supports the creation and presentation of new works of art in Dallas County by historically underrepresented voices. Pop-Up Grants provide funding to local artists, arts...

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The New Works Fund supports the creation and presentation of new works of art in Dallas County by historically underrepresented voices. Pop-Up Grants provide funding to local artists, arts organizations and collectives, recognizing exceptional projects that make an impact in the Dallas community.

Program 3
Expenses: $46,287

The TACA Arts Accelerator is a 10-month, cohort-based program designed to increase organizational capacity, teach new business and leadership skills, build collaborative connections, and create...

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The TACA Arts Accelerator is a 10-month, cohort-based program designed to increase organizational capacity, teach new business and leadership skills, build collaborative connections, and create strategic plans for sustainable growth, preparing them for transformative change and building a foundation for long-term growth. The Amplifier Workshops are a series of professional development workshops and gatherings providing local arts and cultural administrators access to expertise on specific topics that may otherwise be difficult to access. TACA Perforum is an annual, community-wide arts gathering designed to explore topics that contribute to a thriving arts and cultural community in Dallas and North Texas.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,943,419
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,201
Other Revenue $-190,246
TOTAL REVENUE $1,766,374

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $943,000
Salaries & Benefits $712,659
Fundraising Expenses $487,969
Program Expenses $1,542,889
Other Expenses $503,335
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,158,994

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,766,374 $1,836,563 0.0%
Expenses $2,158,994 $1,972,782 +0.1%
Net Income $-392,620 $-136,219 +1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
30
Independent Members
30
Employees
9
Volunteers
150

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
9
$160,360
Total Directors
32
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAURA SHEFFLER PRESIDENT & ED 40.00
Officer
$159,055 $1,305 $160,360
JIM JENNER DEVELOPMENT DIR 40.00
$120,625 $88 $120,713
TRACEY BARCLAY BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY SMITH BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ALTABEF BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM NUGENT BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
PURVI ALBERS BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA BAGGETT BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN EDRINGTON-THRU 525 BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE COOK VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MEADOWS IMM PAST CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH COTTON NELSON VICE cHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL ALSTON Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELLE KURLANDER Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH CAMP BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILENE CARVALHO Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ZACHEIS BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL MARCH board member 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAIR MAJCINA BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONJA MCGILL BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH MCMURRAY VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY SAUSTAD BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Kohl BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILON KING BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SCRIPPS-THRU 924 BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN MARIE PAINTER BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE ROBBINS BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT WOLBER BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Tananbaum BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Regina Taylor BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE NEWMAN VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAYTON SANDS BOARD MEMBER 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK WEEGE BOARD MEMBER 0.30
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
2025 $1,766,374 $2,158,994 $1,324,909 $-392,620
2024 $1,836,563 $1,972,782 $1,691,834 $-136,219
2023 $2,010,287 $1,777,161 $1,534,898 $233,126
2022 $1,318,938 $1,608,381 $1,253,014 $-289,443
2021 $2,498,452 $1,944,277 $1,530,141 $554,175
2019 $1,421,166 $2,077,949 $775,043 $-656,783
2018 $1,532,633 $1,970,797 $1,421,183 $-438,164
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