Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc
We exist to be a catalyst for the arts and promote an equitable arts ecosystem in Greater Hartford.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-44.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$417K
-58.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-54.5% YoY
About Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in HARTFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $417K. Net investment income was $11K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,148,028 | $3,883,918 | $2,978,532 |
| Revenue | $1,166,657 | $3,200,800 | $2,039,809 |
| Expenses | $1,438,260 | $2,743,372 | $2,480,249 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,398 | $35,413 | $3,875 |
| 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
177 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include iQuilt Partnership ($51,400), Greater Htfd Chamber of Comme ($48,000), Hartford Public Library ($39,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central CT Celtic Cultural Co Glastonbury, CT | St. Patrick's Day Parade | $15,000 |
| CLARO Inc hartford, CT | Hartford PrideFest | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Blues Society enfield, CT | Black Eyed and Blues Festival | $15,000 |
| CT Institute For Community De hartford, CT | Puerto Rican Parade | $8,000 |
| CT Museum of Culture and Hist Hartford, CT | Dia de los Muertos Program | $8,000 |
| Cuatro Puntos Inc glastonbury, CT | Afghan Orchestra Performance | $7,200 |
| Friends of Feeney Inc west hartford, CT | Live Music at Parkville Market | $8,000 |
| Greater Htfd Chamber of Comme hartford, CT | Hartford for the Holidays and fisca | $48,000 |
| Hartbeat Ensemble hartford, CT | Citizen James | $12,000 |
| Hartford Business Improvement hartford, CT | Audio Feed Concert Series | $9,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Best | CEO-Former | 40 | $107,308 |
| Amanda Roy | Interim CEO | 40 | $79,808 |
| Stanley Harasimowitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael A Pignatella | Director | 1 | — |
| Chip McCabe | Director | 1 | — |
| T'Challa Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephen Jackson | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Refici | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashanti Osborne Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Miguelina Howell | Director | 1 | — |
| June Archer | Director | 1 | — |
| Rose Curiel | Director | 1 | — |
| Maria Perez Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick McGloin | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Hill CPA | Audit Cmte Chai | 1 | — |
| Mary Kay Curtiss CPA | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Haneef Nelson | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Robert Braswell | President | 1 | — |
| Eric Goldstein | Secretary | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc?
As of 2024, Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc holds $2.1M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $417K in 2024.
Where does Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc operate?
Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc award?
In 2024, Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc awarded 24 grants totaling $417K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc's EIN?
Greater Hartford Arts Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7111486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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