Arts Council of Moore County
Inspire and strengthen our community through the arts
Arts Council of Moore County at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,536,235
- +83.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,505,082
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $42,627
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $899,580
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arts Council of Moore County
- Next open deadline
- October 9, 2026 (Artist Support Grant)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Arts Council of Moore County
Artist Support Grant
Arts Council of Moore County
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Artist Support Grants
Arts Council of Moore County
Amount
US $500 - US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) Grassroots Grants
Arts Council of Moore County
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arts Council of Moore County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Arts Council of Moore County gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $48K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SP Land & Housing Trust Southern Pines, NC | Auditorium renovations | $6,345 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,536,235 | $1,505,082 | $899,580 | — | — | $42,627 |
| 2024 | $835,499 | $875,002 | $821,948 | $6,345 | 1 | $24,789 |
| 2023 | $732,320 | $898,226 | $814,921 | $17,845 | 2 | $12,699 |
| 2022 | $756,104 | $891,925 | $834,272 | $15,090 | 1 | $4,265 |
| 2021 | $736,797 | $559,877 | $481,189 | $48,239 | 5 | $4,626 |
About Arts Council of Moore County
Based on IRS filings
Arts Council of Moore County is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Southern Pines, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arts Council of Moore County is led by Chris Dunn, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Dunn
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Nanette Zeller
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Mackay
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Donoghue
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jules Latham
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Smyth
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Roser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Huling
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Capel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill May
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Daniels
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Gaines
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Sharon Murphy (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Joe Brown (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Patrick Webb (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Floreen J Maroncelli (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Morgan Sills (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey S Morgan (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Kerry Arnold (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Alan Butler (2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Earp (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pat Capel (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Carpenter (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sean Lutke (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Suzanne Daughtridge (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Chris Dunn (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Arts Council of Moore County
How large is Arts Council of Moore County?
Arts Council of Moore County reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Arts Council of Moore County?
Arts Council of Moore County is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Southern Pines, NC. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arts Council of Moore County operate?
Arts Council of Moore County has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Arts Council of Moore County's EIN?
Arts Council of Moore County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1083785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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