Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts is a public charity based in Mount Morris, New York. It supports arts and cultural activity in the Genesee Valley through arts programming, resources for artists, and grants to nonprofit organizations and artists in Livingston County.
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc gave $263K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $8K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $262,945
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,482
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,498
- Total assets
- $798,458
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris, NY 14510
Phone: (585) 243-6785
Website: https://gvartscouncil.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McClure Productions Inc ($11K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization identifies Livingston County, Monroe County, and the greater Finger Lakes region as its service area. Its stated mission and Livingston County grant program specifically refer to the Livingston County area.
How Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc gives
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023, 18 months) to $346K (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $263K.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McClure Productions Inc | — | $10,830 |
| Push Physical Theatre Inc | — | $10,000 |
| Clara Riedlinger | — | $10,000 |
| Rochester Rainbow Union | — | $10,000 |
| Esipova Youth Ballet Theater Inc | — | $10,000 |
| North Winton Village Association | — | $10,000 |
| Isaiah House | — | $10,000 |
| Rochester City Ballet | — | $10,000 |
| Writers and Books | — | $10,000 |
| Shawn Dunwoody | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $798,458 | $901,878 | $870,109 | $262,945 | 31 | $30,696 |
| 2024 | $754,942 | $1,403,184 | $1,479,424 | $345,703 | 30 | $42,846 |
| 2023* | $709,676 | $1,439,059 | $1,003,041 | $30,647 | 4 | $7,175 |
| 2022 | $281,435 | $551,332 | $517,987 | $154,032 | Total only | $2 |
| 2021 | $275,036 | $355,912 | $300,027 | — | — | $2 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to enrich quality of life in the Livingston County area by encouraging and promoting the arts and cultural activities through support of artists, schools, and community groups. Its Livingston Arts Center includes galleries for works by established and emerging artists, open studio space, classes, workshops, and a gift shop promoting local artists’ creations. The center is also home to the Genesee Valley Arts Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofit organizations and artists in Livingston County.
GVCA also participates in the Statewide Community Regrant program and the Aid to Localities Relief Funding Program. Its grantee materials identify Community Arts, Individual Artists, and Arts in Education as report categories.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 31 grants totaling $262,945. Grant amounts ranged from $5,134 to $10,830, with a median of $9,498. The largest listed award was $10,830 to McClure Productions Inc. Other listed awards of $10,000 each went to Push Physical Theatre Inc., Clara Riedlinger, Rochester Rainbow Union, Esipova Youth Ballet Theater Inc., North Winton Village Association, Isaiah House, Rochester City Ballet, Writers and Books, Shawn Dunwoody, Western New York Comic Arts, and Mount Hope World Singers.
In 2024, it reported 30 grants totaling $345,703. The website describes GVCA as the fiscal sponsor for New York State Council on the Arts grants to local artists, including awards in Individual Artist and Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship programs. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 31 grants totaling $262,945.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Chapman as president, Dr. Ken Cooper as vice president, Deborah Bump as treasurer, Karen Canning as program director, Morgan Hellquist as executive director, and Katelyn Lane as assistant director. The organization’s website identifies Morgan Hellquist as executive director; Katelyn Lane as business manager and Livingston County grants coordinator; Karen Canning as traditional arts program director; and Meaghan Finlay as director of development and Monroe County grants coordinator.
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc is led by John Chapman, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Chapman
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Canning
Program Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$46K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Deborah Bump
Treasurer
Executive Di → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Morgan Hellquist
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$70K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Katelyn Lane
Assistant Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$55K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Ken Cooper
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Becky Lewis (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Anna Kneeland (2024) — Interim Program
- Former: Bob Thompson (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Colleen Powers (2021–2023) — Volunteer Co
- Former: Jan Lovett (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jessica Hasler (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Melanie Blood (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Patrice Case (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rob Doggett (2021–2023) — President
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Morgan Hellquist (Executive Di). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc
How much does Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc give each year?
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc gave $263K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $346K across 30 grants.
What is Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc's typical grant size?
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,498, and its average grant was $8,482, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc's largest grantees?
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc's largest 2025 grantees include McClure Productions Inc ($10,830), Push Physical Theatre Inc ($10,000) and Clara Riedlinger ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc?
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc reported $798K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $902K.
What does Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to enrich quality of life in the Livingston County area by encouraging and promoting the arts and cultural activities through support of artists, schools, and community groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc?
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check gvartscouncil.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc make grants?
The organization identifies Livingston County, Monroe County, and the greater Finger Lakes region as its service area. Its stated mission and Livingston County grant program specifically refer to the Livingston County area.
What is Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc's EIN?
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7171154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 4, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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