DRIPPING SPRINGS ART LEAGUE INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- DRIPPING SPRINGS ART LEAGUE INC (EIN 93-3316784)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-04-11
- IRS object ID
- 202541019349201624
- Schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2025-04-11T16:07:00-07:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 933316784 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DRIPPING SPRINGS ART LEAGUE INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | DRIP | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2817859884 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 5600 NW CENTRAL DRIVE SUITE 202 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | HOUSTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 77092 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Ivy Sheppard | PersonNm |
| Person Title | Treasurer | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 5126957590 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2025-04-02 | SignatureDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (1) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Schedule B Not Required | Yes (X) | ScheduleBNotRequiredInd |
| Website Address | https://artindripping.com/ | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $35,137 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $7,990 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $7,167 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Membership Dues | $9,280 | MembershipDuesAmt |
| Investment Income | $3 | InvestmentIncomeAmt |
| Sale Of Assets Gross | $0 | SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt |
| Cost Or Other Basis Expense Sale | $0 | CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt |
| Gain Or Loss From Sale Of Assets | $0 | GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt |
| Gaming Gross Income | $0 | GamingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $10,697 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Direct Expenses | $9,817 | SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt |
| Special Events Net Income Loss | $880 | SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt |
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | $0 | GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $0 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
| Gross Profit Loss Sls Of Invntry | $0 | GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt |
| Other Revenue Total | $0 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
| Total Revenue | $25,320 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid | $0 | GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt |
| Benefits Paid To Or For Members | $0 | BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $0 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $0 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $0 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $98 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $12,883 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $12,981 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $12,339 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $1,339 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $13,678 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,339 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $13,678 | EOYAmt |
Land And Buildings LandAndBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,339 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $13,678 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,339 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $13,678 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Exempt Purpose | To promote and support the visual arts in the Dripping Springs community by providing educational programs, exhibition opportunities, and outreach events for local artists and the public. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (7 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Grants And AllocationsGrantsAndAllocationsAmt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Local Art Exhibitions Through Business Partnerships The League coordinated and executed five themed art calls to curate rotating exhibitions of member artwork in local Dripping Springs businesses. Selected pieces were professionally displayed with the artist's name, title, dimensions, medium, and price, along with a QR code for direct sales inquiries. This program provided members with increased visibility, real-world exhibition experience, and opportunities for sales, while strengthening ties between the arts and local commerce. | $0 | $0 |
| 2. Business of Art 2024 for Artists-The League hosted three professional development and creative workshops exclusively for members. Topics included a business panel session with local experts, 'How to Get into Galleries', 'How to Market Your Art', 'How to Prepare for Markets'. These events helped artists grow both professionally and personally, equipping them with tools to succeed in their creative careers and deepen their craft. | $0 | $0 |
| 3. Family Art Days for Children and Teens The League organized monthly Family Art Days designed to engage children and teens in hands-on creative expression. Each session featured a themed craft project, encouraging exploration of various materials and techniques in a supportive environment. These events were free and open to the public, providing consistent access to the arts for youth and families in the Dripping Springs community. | $0 | $0 |
| 4. Community Art Markets The League hosted four public art markets featuring local artists and makers, held at a popular Dripping Springs brewery and the central "Triangle" area in the heart of town. These events provided artists with opportunities to display and sell their work directly to the public while fostering community connection through live art, music, and family-friendly gathering spaces. The markets supported dozens of creators throughout the year and enhanced visibility for the local arts scene. | $0 | $0 |
| 5. "Art Lounge" at Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival In partnership with the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, the League curated and hosted a large "Art Lounge" tented gallery space showcasing a diverse range of member artwork for sale. The activation included multiple art mediums and small, covered seating areas where attendees could enjoy the festival atmosphere surrounded by local creativity. This high-visibility event introduced hundreds of festival-goers to local visual artists and generated significant exposure and sales opportunities for League members. | $0 | $0 |
| 6. Public Art Installation on Mercer Street - "Stars of Dripping Springs" The League coordinated a special art call funded by the City of Dripping Springs that awarded stipends to seven member artists to design and build large, multidimensional star sculptures. Each star represented a unique aspect of Dripping Springs culture or identity. The completed works were unveiled at a public event and now serve as permanent installations along Mercer Street, enhancing the city's visual landscape and highlighting the role of local artists in shaping the community's public spaces. | $0 | $0 |
| 7. Club Hub Member-Led Programs In 2024, the Dripping Springs Art League launched the Club Hub, a dynamic, member-driven initiative designed to foster creative exploration, collaboration, and community. Managed entirely by League members, the Club Hub supports 16 active art-focused clubs, each organized around a specific medium or shared interest. These include: Fiber Arts, Digital Arts, Murals, Collaborative Critiques, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Metal & Sculpture, Ceramics, Plein Air, Glass, Veterans Art Club, Day Trips, Acrylics, Woo-Woo, Oils, and PODS (Photographers of Dripping Springs). Each club operates independently, offering peer-led workshops, outings, critiques, and ongoing engagement throughout the year. The Club Hub model has significantly deepened member participation, enriched artistic development, and strengthened the League's sense of creative community. | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $0 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (12 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt | Employee Benefit ProgramEmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | Expense Account Other AllwncExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Friedman | ||||
| President | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Friedman | ||||
| Vice President | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ivy Sheppard | ||||
| Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Buckner | ||||
| Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Starlia Phillips | ||||
| Fundraising | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Swannack | ||||
| Art in Public Spaces | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste Perez Smith | ||||
| Clubs | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Cairns | ||||
| Publicity | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Sierras | ||||
| Markets | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Edelmon | ||||
| Technology | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Moon | ||||
| Outreach | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Nelipovich | ||||
| Special Projects | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | 0 | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | 0 | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | 0 | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | 0 | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Direct Indirect Pltcl Expend | $0 | DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | 0 | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | 0 | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4911 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4912 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt |
| Tax Imposed Under IRC4955 | $0 | TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Tax Imposed On Organization Mgr | $0 | TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt |
| Tax Reimbursed By Organization | $0 | TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | TX | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | Ivy Sheppard | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 5600 NW CENTRAL DRIVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| Address Line2 | SUITE 202 | AddressLine2Txt |
| City | HOUSTON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | TX | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 77092 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 5126957590 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | 0 | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | 0 | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | 0 | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (1) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | Yes (X) | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind |
Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $2,150 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $7,990 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $10,140 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $20 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $17,271 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $17,291 | TotalAmt |
Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $2,680 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $9,280 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $11,960 | TotalAmt |
Total509 Total509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $4,850 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $34,541 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $39,391 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | $39,391 | PublicSupportTotal509Amt |
Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year | $3 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3 | TotalAmt |
Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $3 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $3 | TotalAmt |
Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $0 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $4,850 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $34,544 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $39,394 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| First5 Years509 | Yes (X) | First5Years509Ind |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | Night To Inspire | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $10,697 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $6,700 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $3,997 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Cash Prizes Event1 | $0 | CashPrizesEvent1Amt |
| Non Cash Prizes Event1 | $0 | NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt |
| Rent Facility Costs Event1 | $950 | RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt |
| Food And Beverage Event1 | $6,815 | FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt |
| Entertainment Event1 | $435 | EntertainmentEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $1,617 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Food And Beverage Other Events | $0 | FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt |
| Entertainment Other Events | $0 | EntertainmentOtherEventsAmt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $10,697 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $6,700 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $3,997 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Cash Prizes Total Events | $0 | CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt |
| Non Cash Prizes Total Events | $0 | NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt |
| Rent Fclty Costs Total Events | $950 | RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt |
| Food And Beverage Total Events | $6,815 | FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt |
| Entertainment Total Events | $435 | EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $1,617 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $9,817 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | -$5,820 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | Description;Amount^Administrative Expense;1488|Advertising Expense;3289|Auto Parking Expense;3|Bank Fees;0|Charitable Donation;50|Dues and Licenses;412|Insurance Expense Directors and Officers and Liability;906|Meal Expense Networking and Recognition Events;2430|Merchant Processing Expense;1257|Permit Expense;125|Program Expense Workshops and Markets;2239|T Shirt Expense;684|No description;0^Total;12883^ | ExplanationTxt |
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