2025-11-04T09:20:23-05:00 2024-12-31 844105195 TBFoster LLP 3308 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 350 220 Plano TX 75093 990 2024-01-01 742360058 Texas Folklife Resources TEXA 2142822774 7301 RANCH RD 620 N STE 155 NUM 329 Austin TX 787264537 Elisha Oliver Executive Director 2142822774 2025-11-05 true Trent Foster P02156786 9729983319 2025-11-05 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Elisha Oliver 7301 RANCH RD 620 N STE 155 NUM 329 Austin TX 787264537 4444148 false X https: texasfolklife.org X 1984 TX Texas FolkLife is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to preserving and presenting the diverse living heritage of Texas. It cultivates promotes and sponsors the folk and traditional arts folklore and folk life of Texas through research documentation public presentations education programs exhibitions and community partnerships. 8 8 6 8 3679801 0 253800 216801 2739 0 564 3802576 171647 -49247 428750 3970130 0 2500 0 0 257848 284144 0 0 32869 227877 577133 485725 863777 -56975 3106353 522410 3222812 507444 101492 14966 3121320 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. false false 559671 0 0 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. 0 0 0 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. 0 0 0 2. 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. 0 0 0 559671 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false 50 0 true 6 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false true false false X Courtney DeBower 5129247156 6512 Laird Drive Austin TX 78757 Jeff Jackson Vice-Chair 1.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Linda Ho Peche Board Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sean Hale Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Marie Avendano Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Ellis Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Courtney DeBower Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Pat Bywaters Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug May Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elisha Oliver Executive Director 60.00 0.00 X 11000 0 0 11000 0 0 1 false false false 0 270 0 0 0 216531 0 216801 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56905 0 0 56905 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103819 0 169689 0 -65870 0 -65870 0 -65870 0 0 4050000 0 304329 0 3745671 3745671 0 3745671 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16623 16623 0 0 16623 3970130 16623 3679801 56905 2500 2500 0 0 0 0 0 0 110000 82500 22000 5500 0 0 0 0 125683 94262 25137 6284 0 0 0 0 9835 5386 4189 260 38626 28970 7725 1931 3277 0 3277 0 9771 0 9771 0 72175 0 72175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20778 2778 2600 15400 3195 1350 1410 435 44192 5478 38396 318 20747 1696 16330 2721 0 0 0 0 14380 0 14380 0 40990 35585 5385 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14108 0 14108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7778 0 7778 0 Taxes 26508 0 26508 0 Direct Program Deliver Expenses 297421 297421 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1813 1745 68 0 863777 559671 271237 32869 0 0 0 0 211775 3222812 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11970 0 0 0 298665 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 522410 3222812 11431 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 471400 77134 0 0 24613 24327 507444 101492 X 14966 3121319 0 0 14966 3121319 522410 3222811 3106353 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 381407 490231 261041 253800 216801 1603280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 381407 490231 261041 253800 216801 1603280 1603280 0 0 1 564 0 565 130569 131901 207964 202976 103819 777229 10806 7634 19829 8151 0 46420 2427494 0.6605 0.6900 X Part II - Line 10 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2020, 10806, Event and Merch Sales| 2021, 7634Event and Merch Sales| 2022, 19829Event and Merch Sales| 2023, 8151Event and Merch Sales| 24327 24327 Sale of organization-owned building located at 1317 Congress Ave, Austin TX 78704; includes related broker commissions and closing costs 2024-06-28 4050000 Arms length negotiated sale price per executed purchase agreement and closing statement 000000000 Two 90 Acquisitions LLC 11940 Jollyville Road Suite 300 S Austin TX 78759 LLC false false false false Part VI, Line 11a The 990 will be distributed to the Texas Folklife Board of Directors. The board examines the information included in the 990 as well as examines the balance sheet statement of activities and statement of functional expenses. Attention is given to revenue sources and expenses. Part VI, Line 15 A metanalysis of current industry standards along with a compensation study conducted by the board chair and members of the Executive Committee determined a competitive salary for the Executive Director. The salary was presented to the full board for a vote. A written and signed contract is distributed. Monthly metrics and an organizational growth analysis are used to determine merit raises. Part VI, Line 19 Governing documents conflict-of-interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request Part IX General | Explanation:| Functional expenses are allocated based on managements estimates of staff time and direct identification of program management and fundraising costs.