Denton Music and Art Collaborative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
DMAC works to preserve, promote, and continue the unique and culturally significant musical and artistic heritage of Denton by providing vital healthcare subsidies for local artists and musicians.
- Income
- $65,159
- Spending
- $58,075
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 87
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $49,610 spent. DMAC is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit with people from all walks of life who share a passion for supporting the arts and music community of Denton, TX. Our beneficiary members are required to live and/or work in Denton County while pursuing a career from the art or music they create and qualify as low-to-moderate income by Federal Government standards. At the heart of the County is the City of Denton, designated a Music-Friendly City by the State of Texas, with an established creative community that provides a unique cultural identity making Denton stand apart in North Texas. Our organization seeks to keep that creative community healthy, connected, and thriving. We do this through monthly financial assistance with health insurance, paid directly to all the major carriers on their behalf through our partnership with a local independent insurance agent. This enables them to afford to go to checkups, dental cleanings, eye exams, get medicines they need, etc. It means that if/when a major medical emergency happens, they are not forced to choose between their health and potentially crippling debt. They will remain healthy longer, so they can keep creatively contributing to the uniquely colorful expression of art and music that resides here. DMAC also provides networking opportunities for our members through required volunteer hours, as well as fundraising events. We have two anchor events throughout the year. The first is Amplify Denton, held in the spring in partnership with the Greater Denton Arts Council - a showcase of live music from local musicians and an art auction for visual artists. It also features a variety of vendors and offers food and beverages from local merchants. The second is Monster Dash, a 5k costume run held each October in partnership with the City of Denton's 31 Days of Halloween. It features a costume contest before the race, a Trick-or-Treat Trail with candy stops for children, and medals for the winners of multiple categories in the timed race. All the funds we raise are directed toward our primary purpose of keeping the creative community healthy by helping them to afford health insurance. We keep our overhead intentionally low at less than 5% of our roughly $100,000 annual budget. That means that at least 95% of any donation goes directly to our mission. Any donation amount, large or small, has impact. A commitment to monthly recurring donations allows us to plan, and DMAC has plans! We are currently serving up to 65 members with the funds we have secured primarily through community support, and from grants we have applied for. However, the need in the community is growing, and we have other programs we would like to fund. For example, we want to establish a Mental Health Fund to assist with payments for therapy, an Emergency Dental Fund, financial assistance for things like recording costs and application fees for juried art shows. Will you partner with us in supporting the people who make Denton such a special place to be?
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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