THE ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL (ASC) IS THE COMMUNITY'S CHIEF ADVOCATE FOR ARTS, SCIENCE, HISTORY AND HERITAGE, A GATHERER AND STEWARD OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AN INVESTOR OF THOSE RESOURCES IN THE CULTURAL SECTOR AND COMMUNITY, THE STRATEGIC PLANNER FOR THE COMMUNITY'S CULTURAL SECTOR, AND THE PUBLIC ART AGENT FOR THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE AND MECKLENBURG COUNTY. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS INVESTING IN PEOPLE, PROGRAMS AND IDEAS THAT MOVE US TOWARD A MORE EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE CREATE ECOSYTEM. THE VISION IS AN EQUITABLE, CONNECTED COMMUNITY WHERE CREATIVITY IS CENTRAL, CELEBRATED AND SUPPORTED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.2M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
Grant Count
85
Avg Grant Size
$33K
About Arts & Science Council
Based on IRS filings
Arts & Science Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 85 grants totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,186,545 | $40,136,271 | $37,067,687 |
| Revenue | $8,038,717 | $9,721,899 | $8,348,444 |
| Expenses | $9,560,605 | $9,343,051 | $7,819,591 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,203 | $4,152 | $939 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
24 open opportunities from Arts & Science Council
Artist Support Grants
ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL
Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts & Science Council: Arts Education Grants
ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts & Science Council: Strategic Investment Grants (SIG)
ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation ($336,465), Clayworks Inc ($129,773), Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Society ($123,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A SIGN OF THE TIMES OF THE CAROLINAS CHARLOTTE, NC | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - ARPA | $20,000 |
| AMERICAN CAPOEIRA FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC | CULTURAL VISION GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - ARPA | $37,000 |
| ANDREAS H BECHTLER ARTS FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC | OPERATING SUPPORT | $336,465 |
| ARTSPLUS CHARLOTTE, NC | CULTURAL VISION GRANTS AND CULTURE BLOCKS PROGRAM INVESTMENT | $35,233 |
| ARTWALKS CLT INC CHARLOTTE, NC | KNIGHT FOUNDATION AND CULTURAL VISON GRANTS | $16,118 |
| BARRE BELLE CHARLOTTE, NC | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - ARPA | $20,000 |
| BLACK GIRLS FILM CAMP INC CHARLOTTE, NC | CULTURAL VISION GRANTS AND OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| BNS PRODUCTIONS INC CHARLOTTE, NC | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - ARPA | $40,500 |
| CANADA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES INC CHARLOTTE, NC | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $58,318 |
| CAROLINAS LATIN DANCE COMPANY CHARLOTTE, NC | TA - ARPA | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONY PEREZ | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| TIM MILLER | CHAIR-ELECT | 3 | — |
| MIKE VASAUNE | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 3 | — |
| DURRAL GILBERT | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| NALAN KARAKAY MULDER | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| MATTIE MARSHALL | VICE-CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SUSAN PATTERSON | VICE-CHAIR | 3 | — |
| BRANDON BECK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ED DRIGGS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE DUNLAP | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY FULLER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELE GLESSNER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAUREN HARKEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LESLIE JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY KAKAS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARCIE KELSO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RUSTY KNOX | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA SOSA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HUY VU | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DENYTRA LOGAN WHITNER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTA TERRELL | PRESIDENT (THRU 1/24) | 40 | $186,645 |
| ADAM SANTALLA PIERCE | INTERIM PRESIDENT (AS OF 6/24) | 40 | $71,849 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts & Science Council?
Arts & Science Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHARLOTTE, NC. It holds $42.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arts & Science Council?
As of 2024, Arts & Science Council holds $42.2M in total assets with $8.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 85 grants totaling $2.8M in 2024.
Where does Arts & Science Council operate?
Arts & Science Council has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Arts & Science Council award?
In 2024, Arts & Science Council awarded 85 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts & Science Council's EIN?
Arts & Science Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0693436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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