2026-05-11T18:17:08-04:00 2025-12-31 844105195 TBFoster LLP 3308 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 350 220 Plano TX 75093 990 2025-01-01 742360058 Texas Folklife Resources TEXA 2142822774 7301 RANCH RD 620 N STE 155 NUM 329 Austin TX 787264537 Elisha Oliver Executive Director 2142822774 2026-05-12 true Trent Foster P02156786 9729983319 2026-05-12 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Elisha Oliver 7301 RANCH RD 620 N STE 155 NUM 329 Austin TX 787264537 385489 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 12 0 0 216801 279451 0 14520 3802576 91518 -49247 0 3970130 385489 2500 3200 0 0 284144 471762 0 0 72993 577133 522531 863777 997493 3106353 -612004 3222812 2611021 101492 104538 3121320 2506483 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 482088 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. 83715 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. 132802 0 14520 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 698605 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 false false false false false false false 64 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 0.50 0 X X 0 0 0 Linda Ho Peche Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sean Hale Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Marie Avendano Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tom Ellis Member 0.50 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 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elisha Oliver Executive Director 65.00 0.00 X 110000 0 0 110000 0 0 1 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 279451 0 279451 Other Performing Arts Companies 711190 14520 14520 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14520 91518 0 0 91518 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 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 0 385489 14520 0 91518 3200 3200 0 0 0 0 0 0 110000 82500 22000 5500 0 0 0 0 299016 224262 59803 14951 0 0 0 0 33453 25004 6787 1663 29293 21970 5859 1465 17750 0 11500 6250 425 0 425 0 81241 0 81241 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39716 6264 0 33452 14360 2006 6145 6209 44996 12571 32217 206 19825 2781 14416 2628 0 0 0 0 22188 626 21562 0 74189 65105 8466 619 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5478 0 5478 0 Tax Offset Refund -50054 0 -50054 0 Direct Program Expenses 252417 252316 51 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 997493 698605 225896 72993 0 0 0 0 3222812 379547 0 2231474 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 3222812 2611021 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77134 80000 0 0 24327 24538 101492 104538 X 3121320 2506483 0 0 3121320 2506483 3222812 2611021 -612004 0 0 0 -2833 0 X false false false X 490231 261041 253800 216801 279451 1501324 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 490231 261041 253800 216801 279451 1501324 0 1501324 0 1 564 0 0 565 131901 207964 202976 103819 0 646660 7634 19829 8151 0 0 35614 2184163 0 0.6874 0.6900 X Part II - Line 10 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2021, 7634, Event and Merch Sales| 2022, 19829Event and Merch Sales| 2023, 8151Event and Merch Sales| Accrued UBIT 24538 24538 Part VI, Line 11a The organizations Form 990 was prepared by an outside tax professional based on information provided by management. Prior to filing a complete copy of the Form 990 was provided to the Board of Directors for review. Board members were given the opportunity to review the return ask questions and provide comments before the return was finalized and filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Part VI, Line 15 An analysis of current industry compensation standards occurs before the annual Executive Director performance review occurs. The Board Chair and members of the Governance Committee review current salary trends and determine the salary range for the Executive Director. The salary is presented to the full board for a vote. A contract with reviewable metrics is provided to the Executive Director. Progress and growth are consistently monitored. Part VI, Line 19 During the tax year the organization made its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon written request. Requests for these documents may be submitted to the organizations management and copies are provided in accordance with the organizations public disclosure practices.