Mission
Fade To Black Fest is Houston's first and only short play festival dedicated exclusively to providing a platform for African-American playwrights. Through its festivals, the organization seeks to break racial barriers and promote equity in the arts community.
Basic Information
Founded in
2017
EIN
68-0628982
Total Assets
$63.59 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Impact on African American Theatre
Fade To Black Play Festival changes the way Houston sees African-American theatre.

Phylicia Rashad as Official Ambassador
Phylicia Rashad endorses the festival, amplifying its mission to celebrate African-American artistry.

Festival Overview
Highlighting the new works of African-American playwrights in a unique festival atmosphere.
Impact Stats
Count
Winning Playwrights
Total number of winning playwrights featured in the festival.
Count
Local BIPOC Artists Employed
Total number of local BIPOC artists employed through the festival.
Count
Stage Performances Produced
Total stage performances produced since inception.
Upcoming Events

Volunteer Call
2024-11-16
An invitation for volunteers to join the festival activities on November 16, 2024.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Stage and Backstage Volunteer
Join as a volunteer for on-stage or backstage support during the festival.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
54
26
/100
Program Expense Ratio
80.87%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-100.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4308
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 202K | 100.00% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 202K | 100.00% |