Leadership & Transparency

The Foundation operates under a formal governance structure with a seated Board of Directors, an Advisory Board, and a public record of all board actions since formation on September 13, 2025.

Board of Directors

Organizing Board

Sarah Macias Chair

Rhonda Allen Secretary

Patricia Ebert Treasurer

Ron Thompson Founding Executive Director Ex Officio, Nonvoting Member

Advisory Board

Advisors to the Foundation

Denise Lee Founder & Executive Director — Visions for Change; Denise Lee Onstage

Bria Maiden Supafly Studio

Dr. Anne Perry, PhD Duncanville Arts Commission — FY 2022–2025

Tim Perry Duncanville Arts Commission — FY 2022–2025

Brad Pritchett Chief Experience Officer — Dallas Museum of Art; Lifetime Advisory Board, Black Tie Dinner

Robbie Robbins Painting Prairies: Art & Science — Artist; Texas Master Naturalist

Joanna St. Angelo Executive Director — Sammons Center for the Arts

Dennis TenWolde Development Manager — SMU DataArts: The National Center for Arts Research

Samuel Thomas Co-Founder & Artistic Director — Deep in the Heart Film Festival

Laura K. Wise Co-Chair — Dallas Museum of Art Junior Associates, FY 2025–2026

Tiffiney Wyatt, MBA President & CEO — Corbett Mitchell Media; Duncanville Arts Commission, FY 2022–2025

Board Resolutions

Public Record of Board Actions

The Foundation maintains a complete public record of all board resolutions. Each resolution links directly to the governing document. This record reflects the full sequence of organizational actions taken since formation.

Formation

2025–001	A resolution seating the initial Board of Directors
2025–002	Resolution to formally establish the Duncanville Arts Foundation, Inc. as a Texas nonprofit corporation
2026–019	A Resolution to Approve the Form of the Articles of Incorporation and Authorize Filing

Governance

2025–003	A resolution to adopt the bylaws of the Duncanville Arts Foundation, Inc.
2025–004	Resolution to elect the initial officers of the Board of Directors
2025–007	A resolution establishing the fiscal year of the foundation
2025–017	Resolution to establish an Advisory Board
2025–018	A resolution to adopt a board meeting notice and posting policy

Leadership

2025–006

A resolution appointing the Founding Executive Director with enhanced startup authority

Operations

2025–005	Resolution designating the principal office location
2026–020	Authorization to Develop Partnerships, Programming, Fundraising, and Applications for the Arts Junction Initiative
2026–023	Authorization to Open and Maintain a Bank Account

Federal

2025–008	A resolution authorizing the application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
2025–011	Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for recognition of exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

State

2025–009	A resolution authorizing the filing of the Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State
2025–010	A resolution authorizing registration with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Policy

2025–018

A resolution to adopt a board meeting notice and posting policy

Partnership

2026–021	Authorization to Establish a Cultural Data Management Arrangement with SMU DataArts
2026–022	Authorization to Proceed with Application for Fiduciary Oversight Arrangement with Communities Foundation of Texas

Complete Records Available Upon Request

Full resolution documentation and board meeting minutes are maintained by the Foundation. Contact the Foundation directly to request records.

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