#129of 1,000 in 2025

Lubbock Experience INC

Location
Lubbock, Texas
Sector
Arts and culture
Founded
2007
1,046%Three-year growth, FY2022 to FY2025
$3.7MFY2025 revenue
2Employees, FY2025
#18of 107 in Arts and culture
#10of 55 in Texas

Revenue by fiscal year

FY2022: $324,428 $324K FY22 FY2023: $2,269,257 $2.3M FY23 FY2024: $283,026 $283K FY24 FY2025: $3,717,614 $3.7M FY25

Where revenue came from, FY2025

Gifts and grants
$2.9M · 77%
Government grants
$736K · 20%
Related organizations
$120K · 3%
Program revenue
$9K · 0%
Total revenue on the 990
$3,832,733
Investment income
− $115,119
Revenue we count
$3,717,614

What it does

Seek funding through private contributions, sponsorships and apply for local, state and national grants to 1) support increased participation in amateur sporting events, 2) assist and support educational opportunities and conferences in the community, 3) assist in support of historic preservation and cultural heritage, and 4) support qualifying activities related to visitor information centers in support of the lubbock community and west texas area.

In 2025, lubbock experience, inc and its dba lubbock cultural arts foundation (lcaf) grew the mission of the organization. Lcaf celebrated its 5th anniversary with the "hi 5 celebration" in september 2025. Lcaf was successful in obtaining private support that allowed for the continuation of buffalo grass fest, arts after hours, filmmakers meet-ups and "getting the gig" educational and networking opportunities for local creatives. Lcaf worked with the city to obtain the texas digital media friendly certification for the city of lubbock. Lubbock experience continues to provide assistance to the lubbock downtown tif and the city of lubbock to oversee the construction of a pickering park in downtown lubbock.

Leadership

John OsbornePresident
Jana JohnstonBoard Member
M'lyn Hefner 1025 - 1225Secretary/Treasurer
Stacy KeithExecutive Director

EIN 20-8957025 · Full filings on ProPublica

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