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Sandal Gap Studio

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Houston, TX501(c)(3)Arts & CultureEIN 81-4763316Revenue $344K in FY2024

On file with the IRS9434 Katy Fwy Ste 380, 77055-6379 · Houston, TXTax-exempt since Jul 2019Publicly supported charity — 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

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Sandal Gap Studio is a registered non-profit organization operating under irc section 501(c)(3), dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of special needs children. The organization focuses on encouraging these children to express themselves through art, fostering creativity, and providing a platform for their unique talents. The primary mission of Sandal Gap Studio is to empower special needs children by engaging them in various art forms. This initiative not only serves as a creative outlet but also contributes to their personal development and self-expression.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
49¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX

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FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
2 of 3
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $3K a year · 1% of revenue · last 3 filings
Fine: a surplus in 2 of the last 3 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 3 filings
Spent on programs
49%
of spending
Concern: 49% of spending went to programs; under 50%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Cash reserves
<1 mo
of spending, in cash
Concern: 0.3 months of spending in cash; under 2 weeks.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
5
named funders · $152K
Looks good: 5 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$0
0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 0% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
1
of 3 voting members
Worth a look: 1 of 3 voting members are independent, under half.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$344K
+32% vs prior year
Spent
$344K
To programs
49%
Net assets
$13K
By yearFY2022–FY2024
Revenue
$344K
FY2024▲ +32%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2022$243K
FY2023$261K
FY2024$344K
Expenses
$344K
FY2024▲ +23%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2022$216K
FY2023$280K
FY2024$344K
Net assets
$13K
FY2024▲ +50%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2022$27K
FY2023$9K
FY2024$13K

From the FY2024 Form 990 · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Jul 2019.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

49 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 49% · $167K Management & general 33% · $113K Fundraising 19% · $64K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

1 person listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
Lisa Eicher
Officer/Dire
$0Pt VII · Sec A
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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Empowers special needs children through art, fostering creativity and self-expression.

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1 program · in their own filed words · FY2024
01

The sandal gap studio's fundraising lies in the art auctions itmeticulously organizes. These events showcase a diverse collection ofdonated artworkssandal gap studio takes great pride in its program service accomplishments,which are made possible through the generous donations received from ourdedicated supporters.

Pt IX · col B

Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2024
Childrens Fund INCFY2024$105K
Comerica Charitable TrustFY2024$25K
Equitrans Midstream FoundationFY2024$15K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFY2024$7K
Mize Family FoundationFY2024$250
Total grants receivedfrom 5 funders$152K
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By the numbers

The FY2024 990, line by line.

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1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$344K
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$333K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$12K
Money outPt IX
$344K
Ln 25
Programscol B$167K
Managementcol C$113K
Fundraisingcol D$64K
Owns and owesPt X
$13K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$10K
Total assetsLn 16$13K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
PeoplePt VI, VII
1
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a3
IndependentVI 1b1
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$333K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$12K
Total revenueLn 12$344K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$10K
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$10K
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$4K
Total assetsLn 16$13K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
Net assetsLn 32$13K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 50
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aNo
Whistleblower policyVI 13No
Records policyVI 14No
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY24End FY24
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$5K$10K
Land, buildings, equipmentLn 10c$4K$4K
Total assetsLn 16$9K$13K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0$0
Net assetsLn 32$9K$13K
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Pay of disqualified personsLn 6$118K$118K
Payroll taxesLn 10$9K$9K
Legal feesLn 11b$129$129
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$160K$44K$53K$64K
Advertising and promotionLn 12$5K$5K
OccupancyLn 16$51K$51K
TravelLn 17$32$32
Total functional expensesLn 25$344K$167K$113K$64K

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 Latest Viewing $344K$344K$718$13K 990 PDF
FY2023 $261K$280K−$18K$9K 990 PDF
FY2022 $243K$216K$27K$27K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons I · Grants A · Public support O · Explanations
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Part I · Summary $344,350 revenue, 12 lines filed
I-8 Contributions and grantsPrior year $250,036$332,566
I-9 Program service revenuePrior year $11,436$11,784
I-10 Investment income$0
I-11 Other revenue$0
I-12 Total revenuePrior year $261,472$344,350
I-13 Grants and similar amounts paid$0
I-14 Benefits paid to members$0
I-15 Salaries and benefitsPrior year $91,235$127,327
I-16a Professional fundraising fees$0
I-17 Other expensesPrior year $188,388$216,305
I-18 Total expensesPrior year $279,623$343,632
I-19 Revenue less expensesPrior year −$18,151$718
Part VI · Governance 1 of 3 board members independent, 4 to look at
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body3
VI-1b Independent voting members1
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyNo
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyNo
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyNo
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payNo
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $344,350 across 4 lines filed
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$332,566
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$332,566
VIII-2a-f Program service revenue, itemized rows (sum of 2a–2f as filed)Related to mission $3,663 · Excluded from tax $8,121$11,784
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $3,663 · Excluded from tax $8,121$344,350
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $343,632 across 7 lines filed
IX-6 Pay of disqualified personsPrograms $118,279$118,279
IX-10 Payroll taxesManagement $9,048$9,048
IX-11b Legal feesPrograms $129$129
IX-11g Other fees for servicesPrograms $43,571 · Management $52,581 · Fundraising $63,719$159,871
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $5,429$5,429
IX-16 OccupancyManagement $50,844$50,844
IX-17 TravelManagement $32$32
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $167,408 · Management $112,505 · Fundraising $63,719$343,632
Part X · Balance sheet $13,498 assets, 6 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $5,462$9,934
X-10c Land, buildings and equipment, netStart of year $3,564$3,564
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $9,026$13,498
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $0$0
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $9,026$13,498
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $9,026$13,498
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $13,498 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$344,350
XI-2 Total expenses$343,632
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$718
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$9,026
XI-9 Other changes in net assets$3,754
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$13,498

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2024 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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