THE ARTS COUNCIL INC

EIN: 560526856 501(c)(3)

WINSTONSALEM, NC

Total Revenue
$5,498,748
Total Expenses
$6,181,158
Total Assets
$12,059,455
Net Assets
$7,951,783
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
SHANNON HENRY
Phone
3367222585
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE ARTS COUNCIL INC, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 64% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE LEGACY OF INNOVATION IN AND ACCESS TO THE ARTS AS A CORE COMMUNITY VALUE, BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND VENUES FOR ARTISTS AND ART ORGANIZATIONS TO PRACTICE AND EXECUTE THEIR ART FORM IN FACILTIES THAT ARE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY OPERATED, AND TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE ARTS FLOURISH.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,899,890
Program Service Revenue $481,080
Investment Income $17,836
Other Revenue $99,942
TOTAL REVENUE $5,498,748

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,774,715
Salaries & Benefits $1,368,122
Fundraising Expenses $246,118
Program Expenses $5,569,832
Other Expenses $2,038,321
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,181,158

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,498,748 $3,345,650 +0.6%
Expenses $6,181,158 $4,795,140 +0.3%
Net Income $-682,410 $-1,449,490 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
26
Employees
28
Volunteers
26

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
5
$240,407
Total Directors
28
$46,239
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHASE LAW END 21624 PRESIDENT & 60.00
Officer
$186,793 $7,375 $194,168
HOWARD UPCHURCH BEG 2124 INTERIM PRES 40.00
Officer Director
$46,239 $0 $46,239
ROBIN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ROSA OTERO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH PETTIGREW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY PRESTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IRIS COLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY REYNOLDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE TUTTLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TALITHA VICKERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACINTA WHITE END DECEMBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY REINGOLD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON HENRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON KAPLAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LINDSAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE WHARTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LYNN ANTHONY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD BANKHEAD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY PAYNE BENFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHAN DRAGISIC BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARE FADER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA GASKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH GEIGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DREW GERSTMYER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMILLE KLUTTZ-LEACH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE HENDERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD CHEEK PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE LANCASTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BERLIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $5,498,748 $6,181,158 $12,059,455 $-682,410
2023 $3,345,650 $4,795,140 $12,738,849 $-1,449,490
2022 $3,229,060 $3,960,249 $13,960,396 $-731,189
2021 $3,085,185 $3,327,011 $15,176,121 $-241,826
2020 $2,746,354 $3,015,693 $15,705,377 $-269,339
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