Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$225K
-34.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$142K
+11.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+18.7% YoY
About Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Based on IRS filings
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WILMINGTON, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $225K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 16 grants totaling $142K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $224,730 | $344,646 | — |
| Revenue | $481,644 | $684,517 | $623,286 |
| Expenses | $576,850 | $543,235 | $523,389 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $1,532 | — |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Arts Community Development Grants (The Endowment)
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Amount
$2,000 - $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Amount
Theater tickets (award amount not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grants
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
September 12, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Cucalorus Film Festival ($10,000), Brooklyn Arts Academy ($10,000), Dreams Center for Arts Education ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cucalorus Film Festival Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Arts Academy Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $10,000 |
| Dreams Center for Arts Education Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $10,000 |
| Chamber Music Wilmington Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $6,000 |
| Wilmington Performing Arts Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $6,000 |
| Mouth of Babes Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $10,000 |
| Cameron Art Museum Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $10,000 |
| Opera House Theatre Company Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $10,000 |
| Opera Wilmington Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $8,000 |
| Panache Theatrical Productions Wilmington, NC | Arts Support | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhonda Bellamy | President & CEO | 40 | $109,427 |
| Joey Toler | Chair | 1 | — |
| Cornelia Rogan | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Phil Sindel | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Liz Carbone | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Tufanna Bradley | Director | 1 | — |
| Shane Fernando | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Pate | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Sejal Patel | Director | 1 | — |
| Alisa Harris | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Kosikowski | Director | 1 | — |
| Ken Mauryama | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County?
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WILMINGTON, NC. It holds $225K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County?
As of 2025, Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County holds $225K in total assets with $482K in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $142K in 2025.
Where does Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County operate?
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County has awarded grants in Colorado, North Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County award?
In 2025, Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County awarded 16 grants totaling $142K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County's EIN?
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2277053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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