NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TRADITIONAL ARTS

EIN: 520847374 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SILVER SPRING, MD

Total Revenue
$2,317,648
Total Expenses
$2,410,601
Total Assets
$1,071,822
Net Assets
$822,359
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1933
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
BLAINE WAIDE
Phone
3015650654
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TRADITIONAL ARTS, founded in 1933, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE NCTA IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS IN THE UNITED STATES. ITS PROGRAMS CELEBRATE AND HONOR THOSE DEEPLY-ROOTED CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS - MUSIC, DANCE, CRAFTS, STORIES, RITUALS, FOODWAYS AND OTHER (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PRACTICES THAT ARE PASSED ON THROUGH TIME IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND IN TRIBAL, ETHNIC, REGIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,006,575

SERVICES TO NEA'S FOLK & TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM: FOR 39 YEARS, THE NCTA HAS WORKED WITH THE NEA'S FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM TO COORDINATE AND MANAGE THE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES OF THE ANNUAL NEA...

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SERVICES TO NEA'S FOLK & TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM: FOR 39 YEARS, THE NCTA HAS WORKED WITH THE NEA'S FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS PROGRAM TO COORDINATE AND MANAGE THE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES OF THE ANNUAL NEA NATIONAL HERITAGE FELLOWSHIPS, THE HIGHEST FEDERAL HONOR FOR FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $771,828

FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FOCUSED PUBLIC PROGRAMS (NATIONAL SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES): FOUNDED IN 1933, THE NCTA IS THE NATION'S OLDEST FOLK ARTS ORGANIZATION. A PRODUCER OF A BROAD RANGE OF PUBLIC...

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FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FOCUSED PUBLIC PROGRAMS (NATIONAL SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES): FOUNDED IN 1933, THE NCTA IS THE NATION'S OLDEST FOLK ARTS ORGANIZATION. A PRODUCER OF A BROAD RANGE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, MOST OF THEM FREE, THE NCTA STRESSES EXCELLENCE AND AUTHENTICITY IN BRINGING TRADITIONAL ARTISTS REPRESENTING THE NATION'S DIVERSE CULTURAL COMMUNITIES TO THE PUBLIC. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE TRAVELING NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL, THE NATION'S OLDEST AND LONGEST-RUNNING MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONAL ARTS, TOURS, CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGES, RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, RESIDENCIES, RECORDINGS, AMONG OTHERS. NCTA WORKS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE EVENTS WITH LASTING CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE NATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $323,051

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WORK: FOR 53 YEARS, THE NCTA HAS HAD A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO ASSIST PARKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE RESEARCH, PLANNING, PRESENTATION AND...

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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WORK: FOR 53 YEARS, THE NCTA HAS HAD A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO ASSIST PARKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE RESEARCH, PLANNING, PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS, AND TO HELP LOCAL NONPROFIT GROUPS ORGANIZE CULTURAL EVENTS IN NATIONAL PARKS. IN 2024, THE NCTA WORKED WITH NINE PARKS IN LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,315,625
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,254
Other Revenue $769
TOTAL REVENUE $2,317,648

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $632,946
Fundraising Expenses $31,025
Program Expenses $2,119,651
Other Expenses $1,777,655
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,410,601

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,317,648 $2,454,872 -0.1%
Expenses $2,410,601 $2,303,266 +0.0%
Net Income $-92,953 $151,606 -1.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
13
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$120,917
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE HOLT CHAIRMAN 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MORRISON PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY BERGEY VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL PEARSON TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY SAWYER SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY LEE PEARSON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MORRISON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE SEEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL SHEEHY BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL HERRERA BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENA STONER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DWAIN WINTERS BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY DOUGLAS BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MOE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUNIOUS BRICKHOUSE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DEFREYNE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DOUCET BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MIODUSKI BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY BULGER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT LILLY BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAINE WAIDE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$112,019 $8,898 $120,917
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,317,648 $2,410,601 $1,071,822 $-92,953
2023 $2,454,872 $2,303,266 $1,251,955 $151,606
2022 $2,404,105 $2,477,166 $1,231,844 $-73,061
2021 $2,051,101 $2,338,181 $1,116,811 $-287,080
2020 $1,473,241 $1,378,995 $1,605,036 $94,246
2019 $1,903,284 $1,965,980 $1,071,416 $-62,696
2018 $1,894,790 $1,809,594 $1,153,404 $85,196
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