Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $284K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $151K.
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation at a glance
In short: Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation gave $151K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $151K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $150,825
- +2054.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $150,825
- +2054.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $150,825
- Total assets
- $284,305
- +60.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mint Museum of Art ($151K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $151K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mint Museum of Art Charlotte, NC | To further the contemporary art exhibit at the musuem. | $150,825 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $284,305 | $278,825 | $171,406 | $150,825 | 1 | $171,406 |
| 2022 | $176,886 | $41,900 | $40,542 | $7,000 | 1 | $40,542 |
| 2021 | $175,528 | $181,625 | $6,097 | — | — | $6,097 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation is led by Aaron Ligon, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Aaron Ligon
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Ligon
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation
How much does Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation give each year?
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation gave $151K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation?
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation reported $284K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $279K.
What is Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation?
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $284K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation operate?
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation's EIN?
Ligon Contemporary Art Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2353389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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