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Dona Ana Arts Council Inc.

Dona Ana Arts Council Inc.

Las Cruces, NM
Tax ID85-0254618

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About this organization

Revenue

$328,764

Expenses

$350,250

Website

daarts.org

Mission

THROUGH THE ARTS, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEVELOP THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.

About

THE DOA ANA ARTS COUNCIL (DAAC) EXPERIENCED A MAJOR TRANSITION IN FYE 2017; THE ORGANIZATION ELECTED TO NOT RENEW YEAR 4 OF A 5-YEAR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES TO OPERATE THE RIO GRANDE THEATRE AT 211 N. MAIN ST., LAS CRUCES, NM. AFTER RESCUING THE BUILDING IN 1998 FROM DEMOLITION, RAISING 2.3 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR RENOVATIONS, RE-OPENING THE RE-DESIGNED BUILDING IN 2005, AND OPERATING IT FOR 11 YEARS, THE DAAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO NOT GO FORWARD WITH YEAR 4 AND YEAR 5 OF THE 5-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES DUE TO THE CITY'S CHANGED VISION FOR THE THEATRE TO BE PART OF THE CITY'S VISIT LAS CRUCES (FORMERLY THE LAS CRUCES CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU). DAAC MOVED OUT OF THE RIO GRANDE THEATRE AT THE END OF JUNE, 2017, AND RELOCATED OFFICES AT 1740 CALLE DE MERCADO IN MESILLA, NM. DAAC WILL CONTINUE ITS MISSION: THROUGH THE ARTS, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DEVELOP THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY CONTINUING: "ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO BRING ART INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES TO CLASSROOM; "ARTS EDUCATION SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR K-12 STUDENTS; "ARTIST, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ART GALLERY SUPPORT; "OPERATION OF THE NEW ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER AND ART GALLERY AT 1740 CALLE DE MERCADO "ARTS FESTIVALS AND EVENTS INCLUDING THE ANNUAL RENAISSANCE ARTSFAIRE, LAS CRUCES ARTS FAIR AND THE COMMUNITY ARTS AWARDS. DUE TO THE MOVE AND NON-RENEWAL OF THE RIO GRANDE THEATRE MANAGEMENT, THE DAAC STAFF WAS REDUCED FROM 3 FULL-TIME AND 5 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES TO 3 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT THE END OF FYE 2017.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Through the arts, to enhance the quality of life and develop the cultural, educational and economic growth of our community.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Through the arts, to enhance the quality of life and develop the cultural, educational and economic growth of our community.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NM, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 1740 CALLE DE MARCADO SUITE B-D, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88005.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 10 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$21,486.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1976.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $131,288 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.