Houston, TX

SEE A NEED-MEET A NEED

EIN 57-1188604

Arts, Culture & Heritage Support for Working Artists

Mission

To provide creative individuals regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic background the space, tools, mentorship, and platform needed to develop their craft and introduce their talent to the community.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About SEE A NEED-MEET A NEED

SEE A NEED-MEET A NEED (also presented as SANMAN) is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit that operates an artist residency, gallery programming, workshops, and community-facing creative programming. The organization traces its name to a mentorship program begun by Martin Rogers and has evolved into a foundation that supports emerging and underrepresented creatives in Houston. In recent years SANMAN has run an artist residency (launched in November 2021), hosted solo exhibitions and group shows, provided studio and exhibition space in downtown Houston, and partnered with local organizations to deliver workshops and public programs. The foundation regularly opens calls for residency cohorts, curates exhibitions featuring Houston artists, and produces community events aimed at expanding access to the arts.

Notable achievements

Launched SANMAN Artist Residency

Established an artist-in-residence program (launched November 2021) that has produced multiple solo exhibitions and supported a multi-year cohort of emerging Houston artists.

Built a multi-use creative space

Operates Sanman Studios, a downtown creative facility that provides gallery space, production studios and community programming to support local artists and public events.

Community programming & partnerships

Delivered workshops, co-hosted a City of Houston grants workshop, hosted Boys & Girls Club visits, and ran voter-engagement programming supported by local grantmakers in the 2023–2025 period.

At a glance

Total assets: $78K
Annual revenue: $78.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 57-1188604
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.san-man.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains a public charity profile on major nonprofit data platforms (unrated on Charity Navigator) confirming public 501(c)(3) status.

Featured in local press and arts coverage, including profiles and listings that highlight SANMAN as a notable creative hub in downtown Houston.

Awarded local grants and program support (including funding to support voter-engagement and residency activities) and has active partnerships with Houston arts organizations and community groups.

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