Grantmaking public charity · EIN 85-1623399
Arts Connect Houston
Houston, TX
Arts Connect Houston is a public charity that makes grants based in Houston, TX. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $427K in grants paid across 24 grants, with $1.25M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Diversity in the ARTS & Entertainment, Fashion Museum of Texas and Houston Healthy Hip Hop.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Arts Connect Houston's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
ACH makes grants primarily to other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to support arts programming in the Houston area. ACH requires a final report with all related documentation and receipts from grant recipients. These reports are reviewed and signed off by the Grant Director and/or Executive Director.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To expand access to high-quality, high-impact arts education for students.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity in the ARTS & Entertainment | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $118,370 |
| Fashion Museum of Texas | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $44,500 |
| Houston Healthy Hip Hop | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $23,500 |
| Orange Show Foundation | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $16,000 |
| Prelude Music Foundation | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $16,000 |
| Gordon Education Initiatives for Performing Arts | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $15,250 |
| Fotofest | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $14,325 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $13,515 |
| Musiqa | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $13,460 |
| Ensemble Theater | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $11,538 |
| Open Dance Project | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $10,000 |
| Da Camera Society of Texas | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $9,674 |
| Children's Theatre of Houston | Katy, TX | Arts program support | $9,200 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $9,125 |
| Multicultural Education & Counseling through the Arts | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $8,300 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $8,000 |
| Art League Houston | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $7,500 |
| Houston Metropolitan Dance Center | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $7,500 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $6,460 |
| ARTreach | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $6,358 |
| Houston Center for Photography | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $6,306 |
| American Festival for the Arts | Houston, TX | Arts program support | $5,220 |
The 22 largest of 24 grants listed on the return. 2 grants to individuals ($6.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Arts Connect Houston accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Arts Connect Houston's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Arts Connect Houston give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $427,240 in grants paid (24 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Arts Connect Houston funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Diversity in the ARTS & Entertainment (TX), $118K, Fashion Museum of Texas (TX), $44.5K, Houston Healthy Hip Hop (TX), $23.5K, Orange Show Foundation (TX), $16K and Prelude Music Foundation (TX), $16K.