The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the official Local Arts Agency (LAA) by ordinance for the City of Jacksonville. Founded in 1973 as The Arts Assembly of Jacksonville, the organization serves as the cultural hub for Northeast Florida, supporting and celebrating the region's creative sector through grantmaking, public art initiatives, and community engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$521K
-30.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.1M
+57.6% YoY
Grant Count
30
+3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$236K
+52.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Enrich life in Northeast Florida by investing in arts and culture.
Vision: Arts and culture are recognized by all as essential for quality of life.
The organization operates with five core values: Collaborative, Engaging, Placemaking, Imaginative, and Inclusive. The Cultural Council's work focuses on:
- Promoting arts and cultural events, projects, and initiatives in Northeast Florida
- Building healthy and vibrant communities through arts and culture
- Advocating for public and private financial support for the cultural sector
- Expanding public awareness of issues affecting local, regional, and national funding for arts and culture
- Building relationships and enhancing communication with artists, cultural organizations, educational institutions, and the public
- Ensuring broad accessibility and public engagement with the arts culturally, socially, educationally, and economically
Grantmaking
The Cultural Council administers multiple grant programs to support artists and cultural organizations:
Grant Range
is $3,000 to $317,000, with 67% of awards going to new grantees. Five-year growth shows a 173% increase in total giving.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Cultural Council focuses on Northeast Florida, with particular emphasis on the City of Jacksonville and surrounding regions. The organization acknowledges that certain geographic areas—including inner city neighborhoods and rural communities—currently have limited or no access to the arts, and works to address these disparities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $8,919,104
- Total Expenses: $8,916,644
- Total Assets: $521,031
- Total Giving: $7,087,612
Historical Data (2023):
- Revenue: $6.16 million
- Expenses: $6.12 million
- Total Assets: $747,000
- Total Liabilities: $276,000
Staffing: The organization employs 10 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $521,031 | $747,418 | $1,015,389 |
| Revenue | $8,919,104 | $6,161,485 | $5,100,634 |
| Expenses | $8,916,644 | $6,124,057 | $5,085,008 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,926 | $2,637 | $462 |
| 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
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Diana Donovan
Board Structure: The Cultural Council board consists of 15 members. The Mayor appoints 6 members, and the Cultural Council board elects 9 members. The board meets quarterly on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Board Chair: Lisa V. Johnson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER LAZZARA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DARREN BROWNLEE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KEVIN CRAIG | SECRETARY | — | — |
| AREZOU ARI JOLLY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KAREN FEAGINS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DAVID FALISZEK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DARRIN EAKINS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOYE GREIVE | TREASURER | — | — |
| LISA JOHNSON | CHAIR | — | — |
| KATHERINE HARDWICK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHAEL FREED | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LAURA SCHEPIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MONICA HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIM SNYDER | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| ASHLEY FOLLADORI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SUZANNE PICKETT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| HEATHER SCHATZ | EX-OFFICIO | — | — |
| JIMMY PELUSO | EX-OFFICIO | — | — |
| REP ANGIE NIXON | EX-OFFICIO | — | — |
| DIANA DONOVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,685 |
Contact Information
Address: 40 E Adams St Ste 140, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3354
EIN: 23-7347442
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since August 1975
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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