Allocation Qualification Process
The 25 organizations that are currently qualified for operating support from theFund met the following criteria:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity who is categorized with the Internal Revenue Service as an arts and cultural entity;
- have been in existence at least five years from the date of their application;
- have an annual operating budget of at least $200,000;
- have at least one full-time paid professional staff position;
- have an office(s) located in Bexar County;
- are not an individual artist or government-related agency
- conduct an employee campaign for their organization
- have a proven broad-based community impact
- display theFund logo and statement in all programs and publications
Each year the theFund Allocation Committee reevaluates each organization’s proof of fiscal responsibility. Allocation payments are determined based on a percentage of audited expenses.
Currently the application process is closed. theFund will not be accepting applications for new affiliates for the foreseeable future.
