We are proud to announce that funds raised from the 2025 Kiawah Art & House Tour will support visual, performing, and literary arts programs for the youth of Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. We identify, assess and support professional art programs for the enhancement of the curriculum at partner schools.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$471K
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$37K
-82.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
-83.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+4.9% YoY
About Arts Etc
Based on IRS filings
Arts Etc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in JOHNS ISLAND, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $471K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $471,290 | $413,139 | $437,403 |
| Revenue | $262,565 | $230,029 | $257,468 |
| Expenses | $70,495 | $284,210 | $165,768 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,268 | $11,455 | $4,272 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Arts Etc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Charleston Symphony Orchestra ($30,000), Engaging Creative Minds ($6,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra Charleston, SC | Young People's Concert - Carnegie Hall Link Up: In March 2025, the CSO will present two sold-out performances of its Young People's Concert in collaboration with the Charleston Gaillard Center and Carnegie Hall. These performances will feature The Orchestra Moves, with approximately 3,000 students from 21 schools participating. Title I schools will receive complimentary tickets and transportation. To enhance the experience, all participating teachers will attend a district-accredited curriculum workshop on September 20, 2024, diving into program resources for classroom integration. These workshops take place before CSO performances, allowing Link Up teachers to attend a Masterworks concert and experience the symphony firsthand before returning with their students later in the year. | $30,000 |
| Engaging Creative Minds Charleston, SC | Approximately 100 students in 1-3 different grade levels and 2-12 teachers with a minimum 5-day arts integration Engaged Learning Experience (ELE) with one ECM Instructor (teaching artist) in the fall of 2024 or the spring of 2025 2) An interactive half day Professional Development experience with ECM staff and 1-2 ECM Instructors for Mt. Zion Elementary teachers in August 2024 or at a later time determined by the school 3) Liability insurance and SLED background checks for all teaching artists 4) All materials and art supplies required for this experience will remain at the school for future use | $6,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Curth | President | 20 | — |
| Tamara Phelan | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Mary Maloney | Director of Development | 10 | — |
| Joanne Hill | Director of Communications | 5 | — |
| Jennifer Tesoro | Membership Chair | 3 | — |
| Beth Ritz | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Amy Creamer | Past President | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Etc?
Arts Etc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in JOHNS ISLAND, SC. It holds $471K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Arts Etc?
As of 2025, Arts Etc holds $471K in total assets with $263K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $37K in 2025.
Where does Arts Etc operate?
Arts Etc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What size grants does Arts Etc award?
In 2025, Arts Etc awarded 2 grants totaling $37K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arts Etc's EIN?
Arts Etc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1277727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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